Philippians

Philippians 2:1-4  Jesus indicated that the world would recognize His divine origin through the unity of the Body of Christ. While this concept sounds simple, achieving unity is quite challenging, especially in a society that values individualism. However, as believers grow closer to Jesus and strive to follow Him, the Holy Spirit cultivates that unity among them. This Sunday, Paul will discuss how we can foster unity within the church, enabling those outside the church to understand that Jesus came to…

Philippians 1:27-30  Does the way a Christian lives truly matter? Many believers assume that their actions have no impact on others and that their choices don’t influence anyone’s decision to believe in Jesus. However, the Bible challenges this notion. It clearly states that our behavior can either draw people closer to the gospel or push them away. This Sunday, we will explore the profound meaning behind Paul’s exhortation to “conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel.” Join us as…

Philippians 1:21-26  How would you honestly answer the question, “For me to live is…?” What is life about for you? For the Apostle Paul, life was all about Jesus Christ and serving Him with everything he had. What a passion and perspective! This is the mindset that every follower of Jesus should strive to have.  What does it mean to say “to live is Christ”? This Sunday, we will explore what Paul meant by this statement and discover how we, too, can…

Philippians 1:19-20 So far in the book of Philippians, we have seen how the Apostle Paul has prayed for the believers in Philippi. Now, in verses 19-20, Paul expresses how they can pray for him! When you find yourself in desperate circumstances, do you pray? Do you ask others to pray for you? What specifically do you pray for? For Paul, his prayer request reveals what the heart of a devoted follower of Christ looks like—someone who wants to magnify Christ.

Philippians 1:12-18 As followers of Jesus, we should make the Gospel central in our lives. God has commissioned us as His children to spread the message of Christ to the world. Many believers think this requires a specific “call” to a particular people group or nation, or that special training is necessary to become an evangelist. However, this is not true. There are countless opportunities for every believer to share the life-changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The key…

Philippians 1:10-11 In life, we often want others to think the very best of us. We may go to great lengths to hide our flaws in an effort to make a good impression. However, the reality is that we are all imperfect people, even as Christians. God’s desire is not for us to conceal our shortcomings, but to openly acknowledge them so that we can receive the grace and help we need to overcome them. The Christian life is not about…

Philippians 1:9-11 Do you ever find it challenging to know how to pray for others? Often, our prayers are quite generic, simply asking, “Lord, bless them, protect them,” and so on. But is there more we should be asking for ourselves and the body of Christ? This Sunday, we will take a closer look at the prayer life of the Apostle Paul and learn how we should be praying for others.

Philippians 1:3-8 What is the key to finding joy in life? What did the apostle Paul find to bring him joy despite enduring numerous hardships? What brought him joy then continues to bring us joy today. This Sunday, we will explore the elements of joy from Philippians 1:3-8.

Philippians 1:1-2 In a world that thrives on marketing to promote one’s brand, what would the marketing strategy be for Burleson Bible Church? What would be our “brand”? This Sunday, we begin a new study through the Book of Philippians entitled, Philippians, humility, service, hope, and joy. Join us to learn more about who we are as a church.