Sermons tagged #Macedonia

Preached at Bailiesmills Reformed Presbyterian Church

Ever wonder how much work goes into the preparation for a new series? I share some of the preparation for our series in Philippians.

In this message, we consider our subject of Gracious Giving, under these headings, 1) The Generosity of Gracious Giving, and 2) The Motivations to Excel in Gracious Giving. As always I claim no originality, but will quote, cite, refer to various sources including; Ortlund, Kistemaker, Naylor, Wilson, Ryken, and many others.

In this message, we consider our subject under these headings, 1) Tidings of Comfort and Joy, 2) Comforted in Godly Grief, and 3) The joy of Spiritual Refreshment. As always I claim no originality, but will quote, cite, refer to various sources including; Ortlund, Kistemaker, Naylor, Wilson, Ryken, and many others.

Key Phrase—v. 16b: " . . . Who is sufficient for these things?" (ESV) Aim: To understand that all the church's sufficiency is in Christ alone

While Paul uses the standard letter writing format of his day, he redeems it and sanctifies for the glory of God by transferring the emphasis from the letter writer and the recipients to the God who inspired the writer and redeemed the recipients. Paul identifies these new believers as belonging to the church (God's covenant people) through union with the Father made possible by union with Christ.

Paul, Silas, Luke and Timothy head to Philippi to share the good news.

Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 14 Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. 15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. 16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 18 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. 22 All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

In this message of our Strength for Weak Christians Series, title, "The Aroma of Christ" we consider our subject on these headings, 1) The Fragrance flowing through the Open Door, 2) The Spreading Aroma of Christ, and 3) The Foul Stench of the Peddlers. As always I claim no originality, but will cite, quote, refer to various sources including, Naylor, Ortlund, Denny, Philip E. Hughes, R. Kent Hughes, Kistemaker, and others.

It is possible to give more than what appears to be humanly possible? It is according to God's grace. See this and more in this Bible message from 2 Corinthians 8. Scatter Session #16 Scatter Season #1

Why was Jesus at the well and what would it mean for the women he met there? What lesson is there for us in it? Answers from the bible.

In order to grow spiritually, Is it enough to have a relationship with the Lord? Do we really need to be around other believers to become spiritually mature? 1 John has the answer to those questions. Join us as we look at 1 John 1;1-4 and a sermon called "Life" with which we begin a new series in 1,2, & 3 John.

When Paul wrote his Philippian prison Epistle he mentioned the word joy 6 times and in the same letter to the Philippians he mentioned the word rejoice 10 times. For Paul the Jail House as tough as it was could become a Joy house with the Lord. Today the happiness of most people in the world today is dependant on their circumstances. If their circumstances are going well, then they have joy, if their circumstances are hard then they lose their joy. For the Spirit filled Scripture believing Christian, Christian joy can show others that we can be doing well even if we are not doing well in the world's eyes. Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Joy for the Christian is built not on circumstances in our lives but in the confidence that we have in the God who rules over every circumstance in our lives. Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Believers can be doing well in the Lord even if they are not doing well in the World. The New Testament passage that we read from this morning was in Acts 16. In Acts 16 we find that Paul gets his Macedonian call. Now you may not get a special vision like Paul to be a missionary in Macedonia but we are all called to mission nevertheless. Acts 1:8 KJV But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Walk out that Church door today and you will actually meet people that have no understanding of who Jesus is.

Notice, when Paul was COMPELLED to boast, or talk about himself and his ministry, (something that he HATED doing), but when he did, he made sure that those who heard him knew that it was God who deserved all the glory for his gospel ministry, and that he was nothing without God's grace! This is my fear for you, because these false teachers are disguised, they are transformers, they transform/disguise themselves as apostles of Christ! We must always remember that Satan's teachers and servants, false prophets will be disguised;

In our study, Paul continues his first letter to the Church at Thessalonica by giving the background of his mission as he was called to Macedonia and travelled through Philippi where he was treated badly before ending up in Thessalonica. We will review the account in Acts 16. https://bbfohio.com

CURRENT EVENTS UPDATE: (1) The FED is preparing to unleash digital currency (FedCoin). (2) Joe Biden visits Mexico whose president thanks him for being a Globalist Communist leaving the southern border open. (3) Various headlines are reviewed... In our study, Paul continues his first letter to the Church at Thessalonica by giving the background of his mission as he was called to Macedonia and travelled through Philippi where he was treated badly before ending up in Thessalonica. We will review the account in Acts 16. https://bbfohio.com

1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. 5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.