Why did God choose Moses? Why did he appear as fire? Why wasn't the bush consumed and what does all this show us about God and how we relate to him?

In Philippians chapter 3: 1-11 Paul uses his own impressive resume as a warning to the church not to put stock, hope or confidence in our own status, our own accomplishments or our own righteousness. In fact, Paul says all those things that seemed...

What happens when God gives you a dream, then events do not turn out as you expected? You are faced with the reality of no where to turn. Your only hope is to discover joy in the middle of your pain. The story of Joseph teaches us to believe, even...

We are often anxious to assure one another of our faith, our salvation or the reward of heaven, by pointing to a verse that sounds like a promise. It might be better to ask whether or not we are actively 'working out our salvation'. Our...

Sometimes we seek to teach discipleship through a course of study, or the acquisition of knowledge and while this may have value, the mark of a true follower of Jesus is more about lifestyle and action. In Philippians 2: 1-12, Paul says that we must...

Paul tells the church that they are citizens of heaven, a calling of great privilege and responsibility. Living lives that are worthy of Christ is the true mark of a citizen belonging to heaven.

Philippians is sometimes referred to as the epistle or hymn of joy. Of course there are many events that pop up or loom ahead of us in day­to­day life that might challenge this message. This final session focuses on the realities of this life and the...

In an amazing and mysterious way we are called to be part of something that is ordained and sustained by God Himself. As Paul speaks to the Philippian Church He reminds us that it is God at work, both in us and in His Church; it is a call to love, it...