Playlist: Philippi, City of (topic)

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Philippians (Part One)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Philippi, located in Macedonia about 10 miles from the Aegean Sea, was not originally a seaport city and was initially named Krenides, meaning fountains or springs, due to its abundant water supply. It was a center for gold and silver mining, attracting miners and becoming a significant commercial area. In 356 BC, King Philip II …


Philippians (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul both appealed for unity among the Philippians and offered encouragement, reminding them that their relationship with one another was through Christ.


Philippians (Part Three)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul conveyed to the Philippians his optimism that his imprisonment was actually a blessing, enabling him to magnify his effectiveness and bear more fruit.


Philippians (Part Ten)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Not one of us with heavenly citizenship has ever been there, but like an ambassador, we are compelled to carry on the culture and laws in our lives.


Lydia

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Combining her intense work ethic and her faithfulness to Almighty God, Lydia could serve as the exemplification of the Proverbs 31 woman.


Think on These Things

Sermon by Mark Schindler

The epistle of Philippians contains some valuable advice to God's people today, having suffered some grievous trials which have bonded them together.


Acts (Part Seventeen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Paul, by circumcising Timothy, demonstrates a reluctance to flaunt his religious liberty, preferring instead to exercise cautious conservative expediency.


All in All

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The 'all in all' process has already begun. Our obligation and responsibility is to obey and yield to Christ and God the Father, conforming to their image.


The Chemistry of Government

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Expectation of reward, fear of disadvantage, and charisma all constitute the chemistry of government and childrearing, but require the right proportion.


The Commandments (Part Fourteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Many biblical examples illustrate that when the leader put his faith in God and submitted himself to God's rule, God supernaturally protected His people.