Media, Philippians, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Even though preaching the Gospel landed Paul in prison on numerous occasions, as we’ll see today in his closing remarks in Philippians 4:10-23, he is content for “to live is Christ and to die is gain”. His final remarks are fitting given that the intent of his letter was to both thank the Philippians for their generous support and to further encourage them to allow the supreme worth of Jesus to frame their every day lives. As he signs off he teaches us some important lessons, in light of the supremacy of Jesus in all things, about our contentment, our cash and our view of the local church.

Media, Philippians, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

In Philippians 4:2-9 we are nearing the end of Paul's letter to the church. He continues his encouragement to “press on toward the goal” with some final pastoral words addressing the everyday needs of the church. Paul urges the church toward their identity as the redeemed people of Christ, one body and one family, through pressing in on our relationships with one another to achieve unity. He reminds us to press on in joy, making Jesus the center of our existence. Finally, he encourages us to press on reasonably, not letting anxieties steal our peace, but through prayer and thanksgiving approach God with our requests, and turn our focus to the good and true excellencies of our Lord.

Media, Philippians, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

Last week we looked at Philippians 3:12-4:1. We will be revisiting the same passage today, though from a different angle. In this passage Paul is encouraging us to press on, strain forward and persevere as we follow Jesus. Last week we looked at “why” we should do that (i.e. our motivation). Today we will look at the “how”. Practically, what does it look like to “press on” to make Jesus our own?