What does it really mean to know Jesus Christ? In Philippians 3:10, the Apostle Paul writes, “That I may know Him.” But Paul already believed. He was already justified. Already saved. So what does he mean? In this sermon, we explore the crucial difference between knowing about Christ and truly knowing Christ — the difference between religious information and living communion.

What are you trusting to make you acceptable to God? In Philippians 3:4-9, the Apostle Paul takes the most impressive religious resume imaginable and calls it rubbish. Not because credentials are worthless, but because anything we use as a substitute for Christ will not hold on the last day. In this sermon, we walk through Paul's seven-point resume, his radical reclassification of everything he once counted as gain, and what it means that the only righteousness that saves is one we receive by faith, not one we build by effort. Topics covered: Why religious credentials cannot save you The meaning of "skubalon" (rubbish) in Philippians 3:8 What it means to be found in Christ The difference between knowing about Christ and knowing Christ The gospel of imputed righteousness

What are the true marks of a Christian? In Philippians 3:3, the Apostle Paul gives three defining evidences of a life transformed by grace: • Worship by the Spirit of God • Glory in Christ Jesus • Put no confidence in the flesh Christianity is not about what you add to Christ. It is about what God has done to you. Like a surgeon who cuts in order to heal, God performs sovereign surgery on the human heart—removing what is dead and diseased and leaving behind unmistakable “scars of grace.” Has God cut to your heart? Has He removed your confidence in yourself? Has He left the marks of true conversion on your life? This sermon explores the biblical meaning of “we are the circumcision,” tracing the promise of heart transformation from Deuteronomy 30:6 and Romans 2:28–29 to its fulfillment in Christ. We’ll see how true worship (John 4:23–24), spiritual discernment (1 Corinthians 2:12–14), and boasting in Christ alone define the people of God. Three marks. One Savior. No confidence in the flesh.

In Philippians 3:1–2, Paul issues a sharp and loving warning to the church: “Beware.” Beware of teachings that sound religious but undermine the gospel. Beware of adding anything to Christ’s finished work. In this sermon, "Believer, Beware," we examine the danger of legalism, why it steals Christian joy, and how rejoicing in Christ alone guards the soul. Paul reminds us that salvation is not Christ plus something—it is Christ alone. Fully accomplished. Paid in full. Finished at the cross. This message calls believers to stay anchored to the true gospel, to exercise loving discernment, and to rejoice in the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. If you’ve ever felt the weight of religious performance or wondered whether grace really is enough, this passage speaks directly to you.

In Philippians 2:29-30, Paul commands the church to "honor such men"—not the impressive, the influential, or the self-promoting, but the faithful. Men and women who are surrendered, sold out, and servant-hearted. Ordinary people whose lives have been shaped by the gospel. In this sermon, we examine what it means to honor the right people, how the gospel reassigns our values, and why the only life worth living is a life poured out for Christ. This message will challenge you to stop spectating and start serving and how to become the kind of person worth honoring.