In a culture obsessed with protecting our rights, the gospel presents a radically different mindset. In Philippians 2:5–11, the Apostle Paul points the church to the ultimate example of humility and sacrifice—Jesus Christ. Though He existed in the form of God, Christ did not cling to His rights but willingly humbled Himself, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross.

This passage, often called the Christ Hymn, reveals the heart of the gospel: the downward humility of Christ and His ultimate exaltation by the Father. Paul uses this powerful truth to call believers to unity, generosity, and a shared kingdom mindset.

In this sermon from the Partners in the Gospel series, we explore what it means to have the mind of Christ and how His humility shapes the way the church lives, serves, and partners together for the advancement of the gospel.

In a culture obsessed with protecting our rights, the gospel presents a radically different mindset. In Philippians 2:5–11, the Apostle Paul points the church to the ultimate example of humility and sacrifice—Jesus Christ. Though He existed in the form of God, Christ did not cling to His rights but willingly humbled Himself, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross.

This passage, often called the Christ Hymn, reveals the heart of the gospel: the downward humility of Christ and His ultimate exaltation by the Father. Paul uses this powerful truth to call believers to unity, generosity, and a shared kingdom mindset.

In this sermon from the Partners in the Gospel series, we explore what it means to have the mind of Christ and how His humility shapes the way the church lives, serves, and partners together for the advancement of the gospel.

In a culture obsessed with protecting our rights, the gospel presents a radically different mindset. In Philippians 2:5–11, the Apostle Paul points the church to the ultimate example of humility and sacrifice—Jesus Christ. Though He existed in the form of God, Christ did not cling to His rights but willingly humbled Himself, taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross.

This passage, often called the Christ Hymn, reveals the heart of the gospel: the downward humility of Christ and His ultimate exaltation by the Father. Paul uses this powerful truth to call believers to unity, generosity, and a shared kingdom mindset.

In this sermon from the Partners in the Gospel series, we explore what it means to have the mind of Christ and how His humility shapes the way the church lives, serves, and partners together for the advancement of the gospel.

The message library of Leaf River Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Hardy.

The message library of Leaf River Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Hardy.

The message library of Leaf River Baptist Church with Pastor Billy Hardy.

Church planting advances the Gospel through obedience, community, and partnerships.

Church planting advances the Gospel through obedience, community, and partnerships.

What does it mean to say, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”?

In Philippians 1:19–26, the apostle Paul writes from prison, facing possible execution — yet he speaks with unshakable confidence, deep joy, and fearless hope. His circumstances are uncertain, but his identity is not.

In this sermon, we explore:

A confidence rooted in prayer and the Spirit

The defining statement of Christian identity

The tension between longing for heaven and loving people

A life shaped by mission rather than preference

Paul shows us what it looks like to be a person who cannot ultimately lose — because Christ is everything.

What does it mean to say, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”?

In Philippians 1:19–26, the apostle Paul writes from prison, facing possible execution — yet he speaks with unshakable confidence, deep joy, and fearless hope. His circumstances are uncertain, but his identity is not.

In this sermon, we explore:

A confidence rooted in prayer and the Spirit

The defining statement of Christian identity

The tension between longing for heaven and loving people

A life shaped by mission rather than preference

Paul shows us what it looks like to be a person who cannot ultimately lose — because Christ is everything.