Last week we wrapped up our 2020 vision series, For Freedom Set Free. I’m grateful for the variety of testimonies that many of you shared with me about how the Lord was at work in your life through that series. I am praying actively that the truths and instructions we received through that series lingers long in our hearts. May the Lord grant to us the joy to worship and follow Jesus Christ in greater freedom in 2020!
If you missed any installment in that series, or desire to go back and re-hear any message, let me encourage you to catch up online. You can find the Cornerstone sermons on our church website at cornerstonepresfranklin.org. Just click on resources at the top of the page, and you’ll find the sermon tab.
Today we begin a new series that will carry us through the winter and spring. It is a series on one of my favorite books in the whole of the Scriptures. Now, if you’ve been around Cornerstone for a while, you’re thinking, “I think you say that about every book in the Bible!” Well, guilty as charged. My favorite book in the Bible is very often the one I’m reading at the moment! But when I say that this book is one my favorite books, I am saying something more. This particular book has been one of the two or three books in the Bible that the Lord has used most in my life personally to grow my love and commitment to Jesus Christ. So, this book holds a particularly special place in my heart.
So, what book am I talking about? I am talking about the book of Philippians. As a means of helping you prepare for worship, I’ve posted the working titles and passage breakdowns below. If I may encourage you in a proven practice, please consider taking time to both review the order of worship on Saturday night, which you can find on our website. And then take time to read slowly through the passage that we’ll be considering together. I think you’ll find that taking those few minutes the night before worship to prepare will enrich your worship each Lord’s Day.
Press on Toward the Goal: A Study of Philippians
· January 26, “Thanking God for the Gospel” (Philippians 1:1-5)
· February 2, “A Pastor’s Petition” (Philippians 1:3-11)
· February 9, “The Gospel That’s Never Behind Bars” (Philippians 1:12-18)
· February 16, “To Live is Christ” (Philippians 1:19-26)
· February 23, “Walking Worthy of the Gospel” (Philippians 1:27-30)
· March 1, “The Key to Unity” (Philippians 2:1-11)
· March 8, “The Mind of Christ” (Philippians 2:5-11)
· March 15, “Work Out Your Salvation” (Philippians 2:12-13)
· March 22, “Standfast” (Philippians 2:14-18)
· March 29, “Sending Gospel Partners” (Philippians 2:19-30)
· April 5, “Loss in Gain” Philippians 3:1-7
· April 12, “The Power of the Resurrection” (Philippians 3:1-11)
· April 19, “Press On” (Philippians 3:12-16)
· April 26, “Heavenly Citizenship” (Philippians 3:17-4:1)
· May 3, “Sweet Communion” (Philippians 4:1-7)
· May 10, “Pursuing the God of Peace” Philippians 4:8-9)
· May 17, “The Secret of Contentment” (Philippians 4:10-13)
· May 24, “God Will Meet the Need” (Philippians 4:14-23)