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Two weeks ago, we celebrated Resurrection Day. My prayer has been that we would celebrate Christ’s resurrection daily as we live out the “Christ life.” Living in this manner brings continual joy to our lives, and it provides hope to those around us.

When we seek to have the Mind of Christ, our lives move from selfishness to selflessness. We begin to see people and situations, good or bad, as opportunities to serve our King.

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Last week, we looked at the hard-to-apply idea of “Loving Others as Yourself.” This stems from Paul’s teaching in Philippians 1:27aWhatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

The idea is great, but the application is hard. The only way that we can love others as ourselves is through the power of the Holy Spirit. We can only receive the Spirit by receiving Christ.

Today is Resurrection Day! My pr...

Last week, we looked at an idea that most aren’t comfortable with Striving and Suffering for Christ. We like the idea of “Advancing the Gospel,” but we aren’t keen on the time and effort it takes to do so. We like the idea of “Exalting Christ,” but struggle with dying to self in order to do so, and we like the idea of “Standing Firm,” but at times, we fail to use the backbone that God has given us to do so.

Today is Palm Sunday, an...

Last week, we looked at the idea of an abounding love. Paul desired for the Philippian believers to experience, exercise, and share the love of God. When they did this, they brought glory and honor to God.

In the section of Scripture that we will look at today, Paul shares about how even with him being in prison, God was using him to advance the Gospel. We will see a somewhat different view of being wrongfully put into chains as Pa...

Today, we will begin a 10-week sermon series through the Book of Philippians. Our theme for this study will be “Pressing On Toward the Goal.” We will learn that, through Christ Jesus, we have been given everything to do just that.

Some people call the Book of Philippians, Paul’s Love Letter. After reading this letter, there is no doubt as to the depth of love that he has for the people. Paul loves them enough to encourage them...

Last week, we talked about “Leadership.” More specifically, we talked about leadership in the family. For us, as Church Members, to be what God has called and equipped us to be, we must continually submit to Him and His authority.

Our husbands and fathers need to step up and lead. Husbands, love your wife the way Christ loves His church. You need to lead your children in the Word of God. It is paramount for strong Christian familie...

I hope that we are seeing the importance of church membership as we move through this sermon series. From being a “Functioning” and “Unifying” Church Member to not being a “Me First” Church Member as we pray for our church leaders, we have looked at attributes and responsibilities that each of us should exude.

Today, we will look at what might be the most important part of our series. We will talk about “Leadership.” More specifica...

So far in this series, we have looked at the idea of being a Functioning Church Member and a Unifying Church Member. Last week, we drove home the idea that to be a church, the members must be unified. Without unity, the different parts of the body of Christ (the church) don’t function properly.

Today, we will look at the idea of not letting your church be about your preferences and desires. So often, people treat church like someth...

Last week, we looked at the idea of being “A Functioning Church Member.” We can define this person as someone who does what God designed them to do. God has designed you to worship Him corporately, and He has designed you to edify or build up your brothers and sisters in Christ by using the gifts, talents, and abilities that He has blessed you with. Are you a Functioning Church Member?

Today, we will switch gears and look at the id...

Today, we begin a six-week sermon series on Church Membership. This is a subject that we don’t talk about much at PFBC. This is somewhat by design as I have witnessed pastors pressure people to join the church. After seeing the effect that church-hoppers have on congregations, I have chosen not to pressure people to join. I don’t want to try to muscle in on the Holy Spirit as He leads.

I encourage you to read a chapter of the littl...

The idea of our heart reflecting who we are can be a scary thought. It really shouldn’t be, but at times we want others to think much of us. My prayer for months has been for PFBC to be sincere. If we are truly saved, our hearts have been changed. By the blood of Jesus, our hearts have been cleansed. My prayer is that we will Reflect Jesus More in 2024!

Over the last two weeks, we have dealt with how we receive Compliments and Crit...

I hope that you are continuing to pray for God’s people to hunger for corporate worship and fellowship. As you pray, invite those who don’t have a church home to worship and fellowship with us at PFBC. You may be the person who helps a friend with their New Year’s Resolution to get back in church.

Last week, we looked at how to deal with Compliments. I hope that none of us are doing good works to be seen. We should do good works in...

Here we are, 2024! A New Year, and hopefully not the same old bad habits. May we all live healthier this year, mentally, spiritually, and physically.

Today, we begin our Verse of the Year 2024 sermon series. Over the next few weeks, we will be taking a look at three things that help to mold our character. How do we deal with: Compliments, Criticisms, Counsel.

lIf our hearts are going to reflect the love of Christ, we are going to h...

Christmas! The day that most first-world children look forward to and most first-world adults dread. The children get gifts, gifts that they have wanted, and most of the time, gifts that will be broken or all but be forgotten about by the time Christmas vacation is over. The adults are on the hook for the gifts. Stress engulfs people this time of the year. Did I get the right gift? Did I remember everyone? How am I going to pay for...

It is hard for me to believe that today is the last message in our sermon series through the Book of Revelation. From the beginning, we said that we would major on the Majors and minor on the Minors. Hopefully, we have done this by focusing on Christ. Hopefully, we have a better grasp on the End Times. Hopefully, we understand that we can’t know the day or the hour, and hopefully, we know that we should be ready for Christ’s return...