http://churchatlakemead.org/blog The Church At Lake Mead Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:26:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Philippians 2:9-11 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=145 Philippians 2:5-8 (ESV) 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=139 The pastor of the seven-member Oasis of Truth Church in Gilbert, AZ was ordered by a cease and desist letter to terminate religious meetings in his home, no matter the size or frequency, based on zoning regulations. The small church, which had held meetings in various members’ homes on a ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=138 Philippians 1:27 27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; Introduction: Paul ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=133 Philippians 1:24-26 24 Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. 25 And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; 26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=130 Philippians 1:22-23 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Believer, Life: the great Christian ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=126 Philippians 1:21 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Believer, Purpose: the great Christian believer has one great commitment in life and death—Jesus Christ. Paul declares two phenomenal statements: 1.  First, "To me to live is Christ." What did he mean by this? He meant at least ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=119 Philippians 1:20 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Believer, Purpose— Hope: the great Christian believer has only ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=117 (1:19) Deliverance: a mature witness possesses the assurance of a happy ending—that of deliverance. Again, remember Paul's circumstances: he was in prison, but he was, as always, preaching Christ. No matter his circumstances, he was always preaching Christ; and because he was so faithful to his call, God was honoring ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=113 Verse 6. Being confident. This is strong language. It means to be fully and firmly persuaded or convinced. Part. Luke 16:31: "Neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead;" that is, they would not be convinced. Acts 17:4, Hebrews 11:13, Acts 28:24. It means here that Paul ... http://churchatlakemead.org/blog/?p=108