Lesson 2a

2:22 What should the dress code be at church? 5:01 What current city is the Babylon in Revelation? 9:51 Is the worthless shepherd in Zechariah 11 the antichrist? 11:53 What are your differences in theology from John MacArthur? 15:20 What is a Convergent Church denomination? 17:02 How do I remain calm when things are going wrong around me? 21:39 Do you believe in the 5 points of Calvinism? 24:43 Have you ever been involved in casting out demons? 27:36 Should I confront someone who is not willing to apologize to me? 29:51 Is it wrong to attend two churches for a season to figure out where I fit in? 31:36 I attend a church that speaks in tongues and prophesies, is this wrong? 33:44 Could reform have been handled within the church instead of having the Protestant Reformation? 38:48 Do Isaiah 47:5 and John 10:10 contradict each other? 45:20 Are reconciliation ministries in church biblical? 47:07 Does repentance include disclosing past indiscretions to a new relationship that may be relevant to them? 49:16 How does one test their faith in James 1 and work out your salvation in Philippians 2? 52:55 How do I honor and forgive my father who had an affair, divorced my mother and is marrying his mistress?

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Pastor Mike begins our series on Philippians titled Grace To You, borrowing from the name of John MacArthur's radio and online ministry . This sermon, rooted in Paul's letter to the Philippians, presents a profound exploration of the Christian life centered on grace, humility, and Christ-centered identity. It emphasizes that true faith is marked not by external achievements but by a humble, willing, and devoted servanthood to Christ, modeled in His incarnation, suffering, and obedience. The message underscores that grace—unmerited favor—is the foundation of the believer's peace, joy, and endurance, enabling suffering to produce spiritual character and hope. Through the lens of Paul's imprisonment and the Philippian church's sacrificial love, the sermon calls believers to pursue unity, righteousness, and spiritual maturity, recognizing that they are set apart as saints not by human merit but by divine grace. Ultimately, the letter's enduring purpose is to direct the heart to Christ, where true transformation, joy, and lasting fellowship are found.