Sermons on Philippians

Fixed on His Work (Part 2) – He Finishes What He Starts

Pastor Tim Travis explores the profound theological concept of sanctification as a lifelong journey orchestrated by God. Travis teaches that believers are set apart for a specific use through three distinct phases: a foundational positional shift at salvation, a daily progressive growth in grace, and an ultimate perfection in eternity. He emphasizes that while Christians must actively align themselves and work…

How to Begin the New Year

Pastor Tim Travis outlines a biblical strategy for approaching the New Year by drawing on the transformative experiences of the apostle Paul and the prophet Daniel. He emphasizes that spiritual growth requires forgetting past failures and maintaining a singular, disciplined focus on prioritizing the person of Christ over all earthly distractions. To achieve lasting change rather than fleeting resolutions,…

The Apostles (Part 6) – The Apostle Paul: Life, Conversion, and Commission

Pastor Tim Travis provides an in-depth examination of the Apostle Paul’s life, conversion, and commission, drawing heavily from the book of Philippians and the book of Acts. Pastor Travis emphasizes that Paul was definitively an apostle, detailing his impressive background as a highly educated Pharisee, Roman citizen, and former zealous persecutor of Christians who counted…

Remember to Forget

Wayne Matheson draws from Philippians 3:13-14 as he emphasizes the crucial spiritual discipline of “remembering to forget” past grievances and personal shortcomings to progress in one’s faith. Matheson argues that humans are prone to dwelling on past wrongs done to them, their own mistakes, and current difficulties, often allowing bitterness and anger to fester. To overcome this, Matheson outlines three key…

Thrive (Part 6)

Pastor Tim Travis uses Philippians 3 to urge Christians toward a life of spiritual thriving, not merely survival. The core message centers on the individual’s responsibility—emphasized by the repeated use of “I”—to press toward a divinely-ordained mark, a metaphorical target representing one’s purpose in life, which is achieved through a dedicated spiritual life of prayer and Bible…

Resolutions

Pastor Tim Travis looks at New Year’s resolutions, using Philippians 3 as a biblical foundation. He argues against typical resolutions, advocating instead for a resolute commitment to spiritual growth modeled on Paul’s unwavering devotion to Christ. Pastor Travis emphasizes setting “SMART” goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) for deepening one’s relationship with God, including pursuing purity of mind,…