Seemingly within days of Pentecost heresies began to arise in the early church and most are still around today in one form or another. Paul addresses the legalistic false teaching of the "Judaizers" in this passage. Christians must beware of false teachings and grow in the knowledge of the truth so they can identify and avoid error.

In this introductory message as we return to our study of Philippians, Pastor Ron Burtz addresses the question of "Where are we as a culture?"

In these tumultuous times, it is important to understand where we are in terms of biblical morality and, even more importantly, how we got here. This message takes a quick walk through Romans chapter one to answer those questions.

This is the full 30 minute audio of the original short story "Simeon's Encounter" which was read in serial fashion at the beginning of each sermon during the four weeks of Advent. It is based on Luke 2:25-35 and Galatians 4:4-7.

The purpose for the incarnation is the redemption of sinners. Each of us must make room for Jesus through repentance and faith in order to experience that redemption and receive adoption as children of God and the inheritance that comes with it.

In Galatians 4:4-5 the Apostle Paul reminds us that Christ, the Son of God was incarnated in human flesh in order to seek and save that which was lost and to redeem a people unto Himself. Each of us must bow before Him, repent of sin and trust Christ in order to be redeemed from death and hell.

God's timing is different from ours which often leads to frustration and distress on our part but it is perfect as seen in the perfect timing of the birth of Jesus. Like the Old Testament saints, we must learn to wait on Him.

This message based on various biblical texts reminds us that thanksgiving is important and even essential to vital Christian living. The discipline of giving thanks to God is a powerful tool for life because it is the will of God for you.

In this message, based on Philippians 2:19-24, we are introduced to Paul's two companions and co-workers in the ministry of the gospel--Timothy and Epaphroditus. In these two men we find real life, human examples of what the Christian life should look like.

In this message, based on Philippians 2:19-30, Pastor Ron Burtz looks at the power of a godly example and begins a look at four exemplary men who set such examples for us to follow.