Carlton Landing Community Church Sermons

The Secret to Contentment: Phil. 4:10-23

In his final words to the church in Philippi, Paul thanks them for their gifts and encourages them for their generosity. This church was special to him because of their long partnership in the gospel. But then he explains the secret to being content in every circumstance and ends the letter with one of the great lines in Scripture: "And my God will supply all of your needs through his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

Do Not Worry: Phil. 4:1-9

Do not worry. Easier said than done. But in the final section of the letter to the Philippians, Paul gives us the secret to peace and the antidote to worry.

Setting an Example: Phil 3:17-21

Our lives are highly influenced by who we follow. Paul calls on all Christians to set their eyes on godly examples who will lead them to Christ. 

Press On: Phil. 3:12-16

Though he seems that way to us, Paul was not perfect. He didn't have it all figured out, but he knew one thing: keep pressing on. The Christian life is lived in motion, moving toward the goal and finishing the race. In this passage, we find tremendous comfort and an inspiring challenge. We press on because Christ has made us his own. That precious truth sustains us through the race.

Rejoice in the Lord: Phil. 3:1-11

If you could use one word to describe the apostle Paul, what would it be? He might have picked "joyful." Here in the letter of joy, in the final chapters, Paul shows us how to have joy that can never be taken away.

Examples to Follow: Phil 2:19-30

The Bible is more than a list of what to do and not to do; it's filled with examples of people just like us following Jesus. Paul gives us two of these examples in Timothy and Epaphroditus. These men show us how to live in such a way that those who look at our lives will only be able to conclude that something massive has changed in our hearts.

Work Out Your Salvation: Phil. 2:12-18

What is our role in the Christian life, and what is God's? Paul puts it this way, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling." But how does this work in practice? Growing requires us to know God's work, our work, and the attitude we should have as we grow. 

The Imitation of Christ: Phil. 2:1-11

When Paul turns his attention to humility, he reaches for the greatest example of all time - Jesus's life, death, resurrection, and ascension. By looking to and imitating Christ, we can walk in humility and unity as a church.

Our Great Ambition: Phil. 1:18-30

Sitting in prison, how was it that Paul could say, "To live is Christ and to die is gain"? Paul made it his great ambition to make much of Jesus Christ and magnify him in every circumstance. He urges us to do the same. In this passage, we see a great ambition for our lives, a mission to adopt, and growth areas to focus our efforts.

Habits for Technology: Justin Whitmel Earley

Justin Whitmel Earley spoke at our first Marriage and Family Weekend, April 26-28, 2024. Justin is an attorney in Richmond, Virginia, an author, and a speaker. In this second message, he discusses the habits and liturgies for technology and media.

 

Get Justin's book Habits of the Household.