Walking Worthy of Christ: A Heart of Contentment (Philippians 4:10-13)

Walking Worthy of Christ: A Heart of Contentment | Philippians 4:10-13
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

How glorious that as Christians we can sincerely experience joy and contentment in the Christian life, that we might Exalt Christ, and be a source of blessing to our Christian brethren.

Walking Worthy of Christ: A Christlike Mind and Christlike Models (Philippians 4:8-9)

Walking Worthy of Christ: A Christlike Mind and Christlike Models | Philippians 4:8-9
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

It's impossible for Christians to experience true peace, personally and communally, unless right thinking and healthy relationships are being cultivated, by God's grace and for His glory.

Walking Worthy of Christ: Living Peacefully (Philippians 4:4-7)

Walking Worthy of Christ: Living Peacefully | Philippians 4:4-7
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

The Christian must, by God's Grace, be cultivating Christlike virtues that will lead to peaceful living in the home, in the church, and in the world.

Walking Worthy of Christ: Preserving Unity (Philippians 4:2-3)

Walking Worthy of Christ: Preserving Unity | Philippians 4:2-3
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

In the light of our indestructible and unbreakable union in Christ, Christians are to do everything possible to preserve the unity that has been established by our precious King.

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Living in Light of Eternity (Philippians 3:17-4:1)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Living in Light of Eternity | Philippians 3:17-4:1
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Christians who desire to stand firm in the Gospel must apply themselves to cultivating the mindset and lifestyle of those who belong to a Heavenly Kingdom.

Our Glorious Hope (Romans 4:25)

Our Glorious Hope | Romans 4:25
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Far from wishful thinking, our Christian hope is unwavering, unfading, and will not pass away, because it's rooted in the Person and Finished Work of Christ, our glorious Savior.

Standing Firm in the Gospel: A Passionate Pursuit of Christ (Philippians 3:12-16)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Passionate Pursuit of Christ | Philippians 3:12-16
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Standing Firm in the Gospel consists not only in putting off our former manner of life, but also in pursuing Christ and Christlikeness with all of our being.

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Treasuring Christ Above All (Philippians 3:7-11)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Treasuring Christ Above All | Philippians 3:7-11
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

In stark contrast to our dark former life, as Christians we now have immeasurable blessings because of our union with Christ. 

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Shunning Self-Reliance (Philippians 3:3-6)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Shunning Self-Reliance | Philippians 3:3-6
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

Christians who stand firm in the Gospel shun self-reliance, and strive to locate their sufficiency in Christ alone, not only at their conversion, but also in their ongoing sanctification.

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Undeterred by Opposition (Philippians 3:1-2)

Standing Firm in the Gospel: Undeterred by Opposition | Philippians 3:3-6
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As Christians living in an evil world, we must always be on guard, striving to protect the Truth from those who seek to steal our joy and distort the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Comfort Amidst Suffering (Philippians 2:25-30)

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Comfort Amidst Suffering | Philippians 2:25-30
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As partners in the Gospel, God calls on us to be faithful agents of encouragement toward one another, as we joyfully give our lives in the service of His people.While our Gospel partnership comes with many necessary challenges, it should comfort us that we are not alone, especially when it comes to our trials and troubles. 

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Encouragement Amidst Service (Philippians 2:19-24))

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Encouragement Amidst Service | Philippians 2:19-24
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As partners in the Gospel, God calls on us to be faithful agents of encouragement toward one another, as we joyfully give our lives in the service of His people.

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Joy Amidst Sacrifice (Philippians 2:17-18)

The Privilege of Gospel Partnership: Joy Amidst Sacrifice | Philippians 2:17-18
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As partners in the Gospel, Christians now have the privilege of joyfully laying down their lives for others out of a sincere love for God and His people. 

People of the Book (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

People of the Book | 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Pastor Kempiz Hernandez

As born-again Christians, it should be our delight and devotion to be studying the Word of God, knowing that as our Bible intake goes, so goes our spiritual health and vitality in our pursuit of holiness.