Rock Springs Church

Philippians

A Parting Shot of Grace

August 30, 2020

If Jesus’ spirit of grace is controlling the spirit within you, then no matter what you face in life, you’ll be all right.  Think about this from Paul’s perspective.  Even in prison, where everything seems to be against him, he has joy and peace, and is above it all because the grace of the Lord Jesus is with his spirit. He is thankful. He is not envious of other people’s success.  He doesn’t complain. He is free from the pull of life’s ambitions.  He’s has peace.  And He is content. 

The Secret of Generosity

August 23, 2020

This is what the grace of God teaches us:  There is no limit to God’s grace to us in Christ Jesus.  God has an endless fountain of grace to pour out on us in Christ. Jesus is sufficient for us.  Jesus is all we need.  For it is in Jesus whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, grace and mercy, life and peace, hope and glory. 

The Secret of Contentment

August 16, 2020

Sometimes God allows crisis like the ones we are experiencing today to teach us that contentment is NOT found in our circumstances. Sometimes crisis like this ARE A GIFT, because they remind us where true satisfaction is found.  Perhaps some of you here can relate with Paul. Maybe sometime in your past you lost everything.  Maybe you experienced a tragedy that ripped your heart out.  Maybe you know what it’s like to have nothing.  But in going through some of the worst life can throw at you, YOU ARE REMINDED that you have something more precious than anything the world can offer.  You have in Jesus, and what you have in Jesus is priceless.  That’s what Paul learned as the secret of contentment: Jesus is enough!  

Knowing Jesus

July 26, 2020

This knowing doesn’t just happen. Knowing Jesus and becoming like Him takes effort.  Make no mistake.  Too many Christians think that just going to Church will help them become more like Jesus (and that does help).  But what we see here is that knowing Jesus is like running to win a race.  It takes training, it takes work and it takes resolve.  That’s why Paul says, “This one thing I do.”  He’s passionately pursuing a greater knowledge of Jesus with all the energy within him.

What Matters Most

July 19, 2020

Salvation comes when we come to the end of ourselves –  when we realize that none of our religious traditions or moral living has any value to save us – it’s when we see that our works are powerless to save us – that’s when we can finally see what matters most. And what matters most is believing in Jesus! Trusting in the GIFT of God’s Son so that you can know Jesus and receive the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.  Our confidence is found in Jesus, not in ourselves.

Serve Like Jesus

July 13, 2020

We are to honor those who put the needs of others  ahead of their own.  We are to honor those who are faithful to their calling. So Paul’s command to honor people like Epaphroditus is so refreshing.  For it’s usually the famous, the talented, the powerful or the beautiful who are honored today.  But in God’s realm He wants us to raise the bar on what is worthy of honor – and we’ve seen this today.  It’s faithfulness that He honors.  For He is the One who will hopefull say to us one day: “Well done, good and faithful servant!”

Shine Like Jesus

July 5, 2020

When you hold firm to the gospel, you stay connected to your power source for the Christian life.  When you hold fast to the gospel you no longer have to prove yourself to God, for you are already approved by God through Jesus.  When you hold fast to the gospel, you don’t have to keep trying to be righteous, because you are already righteous of Christ.  You no longer need to perform out of your flesh, because God is now working in you to will and to act according His good pleasure. Your power to obey,our power to live and shine like Jesus comes from holding firm to the gospel.

Think Like Jesus

June 21, 2020

Jesus has shown us another way:  He lived to serve others and to please the Father.  And it all started with His mindset. His mind was set on how he might give of himself not on what He could get for himself.  And so he became a Servant of All and the Savior of All.  And because of this, God made Him Lord of all.