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January-March 2025
Jesus promises transformation and change as we follow Him. Every book of the Bible gives us a growing understanding of God’s character and plan for His people. Philippians gives us a picture of how Jesus reshapes, remodels, and renews His followers as we seek to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel (1:27).
Paul shares his personal testimony of change (3:4-11), Jesus’ example of humility invokes change (2:5-11), and God Himself is at work in us to change and conform us into His image (3:13).
The power of change is found in the power of Jesus! Let’s dive into Philippians and ask God to grow us, transform us, and change us.
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Philippians: The Power to Change
Jesus Reshapes
- My People (1:1-11)
- My Perspective (1:12-26)
- My Purpose (1:27-30)
Jesus Remodels
- My Heart (2:1-11)
- My Life (2:12-18)
- My Service (2:19-30)
Jesus Renews
- My Story (3:1-14)
- My Goals (3:15-21)
- My Actions (4:1-9)
- My Future (4:10-23)
Messages in this Series
Kris Stout - June 15, 2025
Faithfulness
Scripture References: John 15:9-17
From Series: "Real Fruit: Outcomes of Transformation"
The gospel becomes visible in our lives through what Paul describes as “fruit” of the Spirit in Galatians 5. This fruit is evidence that the Holy Spirit is at work within us, shaping us to become more like Jesus. As we follow Him, we begin to reflect His character, both personally and in how we interact with the world around us. In our part of the world, we often think of Christlikeness as simply the absence of sin—or personal holiness. Instead, fruits of the Spirit point to a transformation that impacts our relationships, mirroring how Jesus loved and served people in a broken world. They tie Christlikenss to relationships. As we grow, we become less satisfied with the imitation “fruit,”—inauthentic lives that may look good on the surface, but can ultimately cause harm to ourselves and others, falling short of being who Christ wants us to be. Instead, the process of transformation leads us to desire genuine fruit that reflects our Creator’s design for us and for the world around us.
