Mission City Church w/ Pastor Josh Hershey

 

We will be looking at 'The Grand Vision of Worship in Scripture'. From heavenly song occurring during the creation event, to Adam and Eve worshipping in the land of Eden, to God's House Being a House of Praise, to much more! “Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!” (Rev. 5:13)

Psalm 13:5 says, "My heart shall rejoice in your salvation!" Join us as we unpack this important truth that is woven all throughout Scripture!

At the end of his letter Paul shows gratitude for the gift the Philippians had sent with Epaphroditus. He calls their financial support "an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God" (Phil. 4:18). Sacrificial giving is an important component of the Christian life. To give sacrificially shows we trust the Lord, desire the good of others, and desire to see the work of the ministry prosper. We also are assured that in doing so we have "fruit that abounds to our account" and that "all our needs will be met" (Phil. 4:17, 19). Wonderful promises! 

 

In Philippians 4 Paul seeks to reconcile two important ladies within the church—Euodia and Syntyche. Reconciliation can especially take place in our lives if we heed the exhortations Paul gives to all the Philippians immediately after addressing these ladies. He calls for them to be reminded that their names are '"in the book of life" (v. 3), to  "rejoice always" (v. 4), to "let their forbearance be known to all" (v. 5), to come to the Lord "in everything" with thanksgiving and supplications (v. 6), and to meditate on what "pure, true, lovely, and virtuous" (v. 8). As we do these things we can't help but walk in love, humility and unity!

We will be looking at a very significant moment in Church History called The Reformation. In particular we will be highlighting the life and work of Martin Luther. Luther was a man who was absolutely set on fire by the Gospel! His works are some of the most liberating, fascinating, and fun works in all of church history! “When we are brought to life on the last day we shall spit on ourselves and say, ‘Fie on you for not having been bolder in believing on Christ, since the glory is so great!’” ~ Luther

Paul writes, "One thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead" (Phil. 3:13). When we come to Christ a new life begins! Our sins are thrown into the depths of the sea and remembered no more! (Mic. 7:19; Heb. 8:12) By God's grace we too can "forget those things which are behind" and press toward the goal of who God is calling us to be in Christ Jesus!

When Paul compared the righteousness of the law to the righteousness that comes through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, he said there was absolutely no comparison! It wasn’t like Paul was trusting Christ for 99% of his salvation and then his past pedigree for the other 1%. No! EVERYTHING he once counted as gain He now counts as “loss” or “rubbish” or “garbage”. He doesn’t put one ounce of confidence or faith in his fleshly pedigree. Whether that be his genetics or law observance. It all was meaningless when placed against the perfect obedience, atoning death, and victorious resurrection of Christ!

We continue our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians. Paul writes, "For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure" (Phil. 2:13). What a remarkable truth! God is at work within all of His children! We need to be 'God-inside minded' and work out the extraordinary salvation that God has deposited within each of us! We can shine as lights in the world just like Timothy (Phil. 2:19-24) and Epaphroditus did! (Phil. 2:25-30)

The Word says… ‘Let the peace of God rule in your hearts.’  As we understand that we walk in confidence.

Join us as we continue our series on Paul's letter to the Philippians. We will be diving into an exceedingly powerful passage about Christ's descent from the Highest Heavens to the death of a slave on a cross. A passage that seeks to instill not only of the message of the Gospel into our hearts, and what Christ has done FOR us, but also shows us how Christ wants to live THROUGH us. We too have the same mind that Christ has. And that means we can walk in humility and love, and have a greater unity in the body of Christ!