When I was a pastoral intern in my twenties, my mentor gave me the privilege of preaching my first sermon series from the book of Philippians. I had no idea what I was doing or how the Lord might work, and frankly, I’m not convinced that what I did those 13 weeks would pass for preaching. But what I’ve never forgotten is a comment my mentor made at the outset of the series: “By the time you’re done preaching, this letter will become yours.”
15 years later, I’ve experienced the joy, once again, of preaching through this letter, this time in the landscape of 2020 and with a congregation I love uniquely, 7 years in to our partnership in the gospel. Once again, the Lord has made this letter “mine,” feeding my soul and applying the truth of this letter in powerful ways.
As we prepare for our final sermon from this letter, here are 10 ways God has fed my soul through Philippians in 2020:
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