Sermon Recap 10-4-2009

Morning: This sermon, like the last several, have been trying to answer the question, "What do we need as a church." Today we saw that we need to remember several things. The sermon entitled, "Remember," came from Philippians 2:12-18. We looked at five things this passage calls us to remember.

First, we are to remember Christ's example. Everything Paul explains in verses 12-18 is rooted in his description of Christ in Philippians 2:5-11.

Next, Paul calls on us to remember our past obedience. By remembering our past obedience, we can spur on our present and future obedience.

Then, he calls us to remember our present task. We must work out our salvation with fear and trembling. We serve with faithfulness, because we do not want to let down their King, nor cause any to disbelieve.

Following the reminder to remember the present task, Paul calls us to remember our present Helper. The Holy Spirit is at work in us bringing about the desire and will to do what God has called us to.

Finally, Paul calls us to remember the goal--the glory of God through the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Remembering these things helps us to maintain our focus. It enables us to keep the main thing the main thing.

Evening: Business meeting.