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Pastor Mike begins our series on Philippians titled Grace To You, borrowing from the name of John MacArthur's radio and online ministry . This sermon, rooted in Paul's letter to the Philippians, presents a profound exploration of the Christian life centered on grace, humility, and Christ-centered identity. It emphasizes that true faith is marked not by external achievements but by a humble, willing, and devoted servanthood to Christ, modeled in His incarnation, suffering, and obedience. The message underscores that grace—unmerited favor—is the foundation of the believer's peace, joy, and endurance, enabling suffering to produce spiritual character and hope. Through the lens of Paul's imprisonment and the Philippian church's sacrificial love, the sermon calls believers to pursue unity, righteousness, and spiritual maturity, recognizing that they are set apart as saints not by human merit but by divine grace. Ultimately, the letter's enduring purpose is to direct the heart to Christ, where true transformation, joy, and lasting fellowship are found.

What separates a confessional Reformed Baptist church from a Calvinistic Baptist church that follows teachers like John Piper or John MacArthur? In this conversation the pastors work through why Calvinism, narrowly defined as five points, does not capture what it means to be Reformed, and why confessional standards rather than gifted personalities mark out these churches. Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Jim Butler, Dr Richard Barcellos, and Pastor David Charles on April 9, 2026. Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask There is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, Youtube and Facebook. Please like & share on our social media profiles as well to get the word out and distribute further! Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

The sermon centers on Jesus' transformative conversation with Nicodemus, highlighting the necessity of spiritual rebirth as a divine, sovereign work of God that no human effort can achieve. It emphasizes that salvation is not earned through religious achievement or moral striving, but received by faith alone in Christ, who alone descended from heaven with the true gospel. The passage confronts the illusion of self-sufficiency in religion, exposing the spiritual blindness of even the most learned and devout, while affirming that belief in Christ—looking to Him as the crucified and exalted Savior—is the only response required. Through the analogy of the bronze serpent, the sermon illustrates that salvation is a simple, immediate act of faith, not a complex system of works, and calls listeners to recognize their spiritual need and embrace Christ as the sole source of eternal life. The tone is both convicting and comforting, underscoring the urgency of the gospel while affirming its accessibility through grace alone.