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...

Paul gives us life-changing practices based around praise, prayer and the power of peace at work in our minds. He teaches us how to guard our hearts and how to live as he lived - even when he was chained to a Roman soldier and being guarded by a...

In Colossians 4:2-6, Paul encourages us to be people who pray with alert minds and thankful hearts. Prayer is a beautiful expression of faith; it reminds us of who we are, who we serve and what lies ahead. Paul goes on to encourage us to live wisely...

The apostle Paul capitalizes on a sport analogy (not too far from the home of the original Olympic games) about having a higher goal for our lives. Setting higher goals requires working towards them, incrementally perhaps, but with focus, effort and...

Being in the culture has its benefits for God’s people. Recall God’s communication to Israel when the people were sent into exile, in essence to carry on living there (Babylon, Susa, etc.) and to prosper. Life, for about 70 years, was good (in the...

In Colossians 3:12-17 Paul speaks about who we are as a 'spiritual family' and what that should look like and sound like. It is a refreshing reminder of the powerful simplicity of Church and the call for us to be invested in each...