December 27, 2020
Final Greetings—Philippians 4:21–23
Rev. Scott Wright
Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
(Philippians 4:21–23 ESV)
December 13, 2020
A Fragrant Offering—Philippians 4:14–20
Rev. Scott Wright
Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
(Philippians 4:16–18 ESV)
December 6, 2020
Christian Contentment—Philippians 4:10–13
Rev. Scott Wright
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
(Philippians 4:11–13 ESV)
November 22, 2020
The God of Peace—Philippians 4:8–9
Rev. Scott Wright
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
(Philippians 4:8–9 ESV)
November 8, 2020
The Peace of God—Philippians 4:4–7
Rev. Scott Wright
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:6–7 ESV)
November 1, 2020
Stand Firm in the Lord—Philippians 4:1–3
Rev. Scott R. Wright
I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
(Philippians 4:2–3 ESV)
October 25, 2020
Heavenly Citizenship—Philippians 3:17–21
Rev. Scott R. Wright
But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. (Philippians 3:20–21 ESV)
October 11, 2020
Pressing On—Philippians 3:12–16
Rev. Scott R. Wright
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. (Philippians 3:12 ESV)
October 4, 2020
Gaining Christ—Philippians 3:8b–11
Rev. Scott R. Wright
I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:8 ESV)
September 27, 2020
Excellent Knowledge—Philippians 3:4–8a
Rev. Scott R. Wright
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. (Philippians 3:7–8 ESV)