Living Hope Evangelical Free Church Sermons (Sioux Falls, SD)

"Spiritual Life Together"

Philippians 2:1-4

May 19th, 2024

Pastor Dan Montgomery

God's work shapes church life into one of radical unity and radical humility.

1. See what we have (2:1)

2. Be who we are (2:2)

3. Look at each other (2:3-4)

"Gospel Citizenship"

Philippians 1:27-30

Pastor Dan Montgomery

We are to live as citizens of God's kingdom: Tenacious and together for the sake of the gospel.

1. We are citizens of God's kingdom.

2. Gospel citizens are tenacious.

3. Gospel citizens are together.

4. Gospel citizens follow Jesus.

"Christ is the Greatest Treasure"

Philippians 1:12-18a

Pastor Dan Montgomery

May 5th, 2024

Being found in Christ is the greatest comfort possible. That is true for both this life and the next.

1. In Christ, we can have certainty about the future...

2. ...even when much of our future is uncertain.

3. As a result, both living and dying are to our advantage.

4. All of this only makes sense if Christ is precious.

"Resurrection...and Other Things That Happen to Us"

Philippians 1:12-18a

Pastor Dan Montgomery

April 28th, 2024

As people who have been raise with Christ, the main purpose of our life cannot be thwarted by things that are out of our control.

1. Even holy plans get thwarted.

2. Thwarted plans don't thwart our purpose.

3. Bad motives don't thwart God's purpose.

Conclusion: "Purity of heart is to will One Thing"

"A Road Map to Spiritual Maturity"

Philippians 1:9-11

Pastor Dan Montgomery

April 21st, 2024

Spiritual Maturity is different from self-improvement because it brings glory to God and moves us to love our neighbor.

1. Spiritual Maturity is a gracious gift from God.

2. Spiritual Maturity is growth in both love and knowledge.

3. Spiritual Maturity prepares us to navigate each day.

4. Spiritual Maturity prepares us for the final day.

5. Spiritual Maturity is to the glory of God alone.

"The Affection of Christ Jesus"

Philippians 1:3-8

Pastor Dan Montgomery

April 14th, 2024

We can have deep and warm unity in Christ as we labor together for the gospel.

1. In Christ, we are already united.

2. In Christ, we can have deep affection for each other.

3. Deep affection develops among those who are focused on Christ's glory and the spread of the gospel.

"Grace for Saints who are Saints by Grace"

Pastor Dan Montgomery

April 7th, 2024

We receive grace & peace from God through the message Paul preached to the Philippians.

1. Grace & peace are already here.

2. Grace & peace make us into saints.

3. We need more grace & peace.

4. We are part of the chain reaction.