PHILIPPIANS: Advance through Adversity - John Lambert

Philippians 3.12-21. After stating his ambition to know Christ more fully in the first half of Philippians 3, Paul then explains how intends to make that a reality in the second half. Verses 12-21 outline five vital keys to unlock the prize of knowing Christ. 29 June 2025.

Philippians 3.1-11. What do you think when you look back on your family tree, your upbringing and your achievements in life? And in what ways has becoming a Christian made a difference? As we move into chapter 3 of Philippians, we read about one man who had absolutely everything going for him, until his Christian conversion, which tipped his world upside down. And all that has massive implications for us too. 22 June 2025.

Philippians 2.19-30. Having just taught about having the heart of a servant and looking to each others' interests, Paul commends two of his team, Timothy and Epaphroditus, as exemplars of what he has been saying. Happy to play second fiddle and work hard in the shadows, these two men are a challenge to us, whose commendation will come from the Lord if we live as faithfully as they did. 15 June 2025.

What does it mean to work out the salvation that we have received from God. Paul gives us some practical steps as read his instruction to the church in Philippi.

This week we have our very own Josh Glendenning speak to us on the beautiful passage found on Jesus in Philippians 2.

Philippians 1:21-30. Paul is unsure on which would be better, to live or to die, but he is sure that if he lives, that his life would be devoted to serving Jesus. And is he were to die, then it would be gain. Paul encourages the church to stand together in unity, a powerful challenge for the church today. 25 May 2025.

Philippians 1.12-20. Despite being detained in custody, Paul seems really upbeat; the gospel is bearing fruit not despite Paul's imprisonment, but because of it! This is spiritual advance through spiritual adversity. How can this be? And are there any instances of how this works practically in our day? 18 May 2025.

Philippians 1.1-11. As Paul opens his joyful and prayerful letter to the young church in Philippi, he speaks of grace and peace; two foundational gifts from God that we must never lose sight of in our church today. 11 May 2025.

In this talk, author, theologian and friend of King's Andrew Bunt speaks about current cultural attitudes towards sex and sexuality and he contrasts them with what the Bible teaches. Is the biblical view on human sexuality even viable in a society that so fundamentally disagrees with it? How does God's word fit with our deepest longings? 4 May 2025.

Luke 24.13-35. This conclusion to our 'Before the Cross' sermon series focuses on the compelling story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Burdened by the weight of the past week's events, their being joined by a fellow traveller turns out to be an unexpected meeting with the risen Lord. Their encounter becomes a profound lesson in understanding Scripture and how it all points towards Jesus. 27 April 2025.