Posts Tagged ‘ Daniel Klem ’

Sermon: The Joy of Church, Pt. 1 – Philippians 1:1-6

I preached again!

We are continuing the series in Philippians, tackling the first six verses. As usual, my PowerPoint in included below the video.

The Joy of Church, Part 1
Philippians 1:1-6

VerseD: Matthew 5:9

The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God.

Matthew 5:9, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God calls us to bring His peace which was given to us by the Son through the cross.

VerseD: Matthew 5:8

The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, those who seek the goodness and justice of God combat these things with His love and grace shown through the cross and delivered by the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Matthew 5:7

The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy.

Matthew 5:7, HCSB

In a world of pain, violence, and oppression, God came to show His mercy and grace, and those who believe in Christ are called to the same mercy and grace toward others.

VerseD: Matthew 5:6

Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled.

Matthew 5:6, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and He gives His righteousness through Christ to those who draw near to Him for wisdom and righteousness and freedom from the oppression of sin.

VerseD: Matthew 5:5

The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and we join in His love fornthe lost when we are kind and gentle with unbelievers, knowing they are still under the oppression of sin and in desperate need of the freedom of the gospel, needing the same help we receive from God.

Sermon: The Joyful Life: An Overview of Philippians

I preqched again!

This is the beginning of our next series through the Letter to the Philippians, giving a quick overview of the epistle of Paul.

As usual, velow are the video and my PowerPoint.

The Joyful Life: An Overciew of the Letter to the Philippians

VerseD: Matthew 5:4

Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and those who mourn their sin and the effects of sin find comfort and freedom in Christ who redeems from the oppression of sin.

VerseD: Matthew 5:3

“The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”

Matthew 5:3, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and the poor in spirit are aware of how oppressive sin is. God reaches out by the Holy Spirit to draw us to Christ and find freedom.

VerseD: Psalm 42:11

Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, especially that all are oppressed by sin. When we focus too much on our sin and evil in the world, it is easy to be depressed, but focusing on Christ gives peace and hope.