Philippians: Part 1 (November 4 - December 23, 2001)
Philippians: Part 1
Forging relationships, praying effectively, overcoming circumstances, building willpower, diffusing conflict, finding peace, thinking purely, and finding contentment. These are just a sample of the needs that existed in the Church of Philippi. Discover how these same needs can be met today. Click Here to View Part 2
Philippians Part I (November 4 - December 23, 2001)
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[November 4, 2001] Experiencing Life Change. Our lives can alter direction dramatically in one or two defining moments. Learn about the defining moments in the apostle Paul's life. Paul is the author of Philippians and of a majority of the New Testament. There are lessons for us to learn through his dramatic conversion. A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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| | | Getting Connected
[November 11, 2001] Getting Connected. A study of Philippians 1:1-2. Though some spiritual success can be attained alone while in our prayer closets, virtually every major spiritual breakthrough happens in the midst of God's holy community, the Church. Most spiritual breakthroughs happen in the context of a loving, caring, affirming, encouraging, exhorting, intentional, accountable group of believers. A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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| | | Saying Thanks
[November 18, 2001] Saying Thanks. A study of Philippians 1:3-6. Thanksgiving is often about thanking God for all the material blessings in our lives. But Paul was primarily thankful for the people and relationships in his life, even for the people who were difficult and demanding. Take a lesson from the apostle Paul about how to give proper thanks for all people.
A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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| | | Forging Relationships
[November 25, 2001] Forging Relationships. A study of Philippians 1:7-8. Consider how some of Paul's relational qualities might enhance your relationships. Paul was a master at conveying appreciation, at affirming people's good qualities, at instilling hope and optimism, at putting others first, and of sharing grace, forgiveness, empathy and understanding. Paul was a master at praying specifically. Are you becoming a people person like Paul? A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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| | | Praying Powerfully
[December 2, 2001] Praying Powerfully. A study of Philippians 1:9-11. When we pray we often pray for physical health rather than for spiritual health. We often doubt the power of prayer because our prayers are not in sync with the grandest purposes of God. Consider Paul's prayer in these verses. This prayer draws us deep into the divine, eternal, grander purpose of God. A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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| | | Overcoming Circumstances
[December 9, 2001] Overcoming Circumstances.
A study of Philippians 1:12-30. Paul penned the letter of Philippians in the hope of getting the people of the Philippian church back on track. Paul inspired the Philippians to rise above their circumstances. He taught them that with Christ, every circumstance can become a win/win circumstance. A message by Jon Morrissette.
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| | | Moving Beyond Self
[December 16, 2001] Moving Beyond Self. A study of Philippians 2:1-11. What motivates selflessness? How can we move beyond ourselves and go the extra mile with thoughtfulness and generosity? Paul inspired the Philippians with his own example of selflessness, with the example of Timothy and Epaphroditus's selflessness, and with the example of Christ himself. A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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| | | Discovering Jesus Christ
[December 23, 2001] Discovering Jesus Christ. A study of Philippians 2:5-11. Christmas is not about frantically grasping and accumulating more "stuff." Christmas is about God generously pouring out his life. Christmas is about God emptying himself of everything in order to gain our adoration and obedience. A message by Jon Morrissette. read more...
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