Posts with the category “pressing-on-small-group-discussion-guides”

SummaryThe sermon explores the throne room scene in Daniel 7, where Daniel witnesses a vision of God's sovereignty over human history. The Ancient of Days, a title for God, sits on a throne, symbolizi...  Read More

SummaryIn this final sermon on the Book of Philippians, we explore the themes of generosity, contentment, and the provision of God. Paul expresses gratitude for the Philippians' financial support, emp...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 4:1-9 (ESV)Observation Questions1. What specific issues does Paul address among the Philippian believers in Philippians 4:1-3? How does he suggest resolving them? 2. Accordi...  Read More

Bible Study Discussion GuideBible Reading- Philippians 4:1-9- Psalm 23:1-4- Matthew 6:25-33Observation Questions1. What are the specific instructions Paul gives to the believers in Philippians 4:1-9? ...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 4:1-9 (ESV)- Acts 16:11-40 (ESV)Observation Questions1. What are the key virtues Paul encourages the Philippians to focus on in Philippians 4:8?2. How does Paul describe his...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 3:17-21Observation Questions1. What does Paul urge the Philippians to do in Philippians 3:17? How does he describe the people they should imitate?2. According to Philippians...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 3:15-21Observation Questions1. What does Paul mean when he says he has not yet achieved perfection but is pressing on towards the goal? 2. According to Paul, what are the da...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 3:12-14 (ESV): "Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not c...  Read More

Bible Study Discussion GuideBible Reading- Philippians 3:7-11- Matthew 16:24-26Observation Questions1. What does Paul mean when he says he counts everything as loss for the sake of Christ?2. How does ...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 3:3-11- Acts 9:1-6- Galatians 6:14-15Observation Questions1. What was Paul's life like before his conversion to Christianity? (Philippians 3:5-6)2. How did Paul's encounter ...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 3:1-3- John 15:10-11- Psalm 27:1-3Observation Questions1. What does Paul mean when he says, "Rejoice in the Lord" in Philippians 3:1? How does this differ from simply being ...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 2:19-30Observation Questions1. What are the key characteristics of Timothy as described by Paul in Philippians 2:19-24? How does Paul describe Timothy's relationship with th...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 2:14-18Observation Questions1. What specific behaviors does Paul instruct the Philippians to avoid in Philippians 2:14? How does he describe the desired outcome of avoiding ...  Read More

Day 1: Unity and Humility in the Body of ChristPaul emphasizes the importance of unity and humility within the church. Divisiveness and pettiness weaken our witness and the strength of the church. We ...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 2:14-18 (ESV): "Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted g...  Read More

Bible Reading- Philippians 2:12-13- Galatians 2:20- Psalm 139:23-24Observation Questions1. What does Paul mean when he says to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling"? How does he clarif...  Read More

 Bible Reading- Philippians 2:5-11- Isaiah 45:22-23- Revelation 21:1-7Observation Questions1. According to Philippians 2:5-11, what actions did Jesus take to demonstrate humility and obedience?2. What...  Read More

Readings:1. Philippians 2:5-11: "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but empt...  Read More

Bible Study Discussion GuideBible Reading- Philippians 2:5-11 Observation Questions1. According to Philippians 2:5-11, what specific actions did Jesus take to demonstrate humility?2. How does Paul des...  Read More

Bible Study Discussion GuideBible Reading1. Philippians 2:1-4: "So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete...  Read More

Bible ReadingPhilippians 1:27-30 (ESV)Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in o...  Read More

Bible Reading1. Philippians 1:27-30 (ESV)Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm i...  Read More

Bible Reading1. Philippians 1:22-26 (ESV)"If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to dep...  Read More

### Bible Reading1. Philippians 1:15-21 (ESV)"Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the...  Read More

### Bible Reading:1. Philippians 1:12-14 (ESV)"I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole impe...  Read More

**Bible Reading:**Philippians 1:3-11 (ESV)"I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel ...  Read More

**Bible Reading:**1. Philippians 1:27-30 (ESV)"Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing ...  Read More