http://www.kingswayblog.com Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:12:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Sunday, Bryan Holt spoke about “The Secret of Contentment” from Philippians 4:10-13.  He reminded us that “contentment is learned through trials to display Christ.”  Here are some questions for application: Since “contentment is learned,” it is a process that takes time.  Looking back over the past year, in what ways ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/12/15/the-secret-of-contentment/ This past Sunday, Jeff Purswell spoke from Phil 4:4-7 on “Counsel for the Christian Soul.” He pointed out that the Gospel focuses on the state of our hearts rather than a call for superficial obedience or behavior.  As a result, the Christian’s soul is meant to put the Gospel's power ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/12/06/counsel-for-the-christian-soul/ This week’s message is “Pursue Harmony” from Philippians 4:1-3.  In this text, Paul provides two imperatives for Christian living: Stand Firm and Pursue Harmony.  First, because our homeland is in heaven & not on earth, and we have a Savior and a glorious hope, we must stand firm by contending ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/11/28/pursue-harmony/ On Sunday, Aaron Campbell spoke about our Citizenship in Heaven from Phil 3:17 to 4:1: “This World is Not Our Home!”  He pointed to trials and adversity as God’s megaphone to show us our weaknesses and lift our gaze to Him.  Our weakness reminds us that this is not the ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/11/20/this-world-is-not-our-home/ On Sunday, Johnny Duress spoke from Ephesians 1:3-7: “Look at What God Has Done for Us!” He pointed out that God began blessing in the first chapters of Genesis in creating man and placing him in a world of blessing on every side. But that blessing was eclipsed by sending ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/11/13/look-at-what-god-has-done-for-us/ On Sunday, Gene preached from Philippians 3:7-14.  Verses 7 to 11 highlight our goal to live for "know Christ Jesus," and verses 12 to 14 describe how we do that. Here are some questions to help in application: We must "forget what lies behind" in order to run the race.  What ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/11/07/pressing-toward-the-goal/ In Sunday’s message, Gene preached from Philippians 2:19-30 on “Real Life Examples.”  We saw how Paul included these two men as living illustrations of his admonition in Philippians 1:27 to “Let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ.”  The Gospel had dramatically transformed the lives of ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/11/02/real-life-examples/ Last Sunday, Matthew preached from Phil. 2:14-18, how God has called each of us to a life of joyful obedience. Here are a few questions for application: Why does God care so much about joyful obedience? Has observing someone else's joyful obedience ever caused you to marvel at who God is or what ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/10/27/lights-in-darkness/ On Sunday, Matthew taught from Philippians 2:5-11 on Authentic Humility.  Here are some questions that you can use for application: How would you define biblical humility? What do you find most provoking about Christ's example of humility? Where does the practice of humility conflict with the preservation of a "right" you hold dear? How ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/10/13/authentic-humility/ As we prepare for a new season of church life, here are some helpful points my Nancy DeMoss on preparing for and benefiting from Sunday mornings... How to Get the Most Out of Your Pastor’s Preaching By Nancy Leigh DeMoss (True Woman blog) Do you ever find yourself…  waking up on Sunday morning and wishing ... http://www.kingswayblog.com/2011/09/10/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-pastors-preaching/