A BIG GOD FOR MOTHERS (3 OF 4)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Philippians 3:2-16
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A Big God for Mothers (3 of 4)
Series: God is Bigger
Scott Maze
Philippians 3:2-16
Today is Mother's Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus.
Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul's profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have someone who is embarrassed by his life of achievement and success. This is highly personal moment from Paul where he tells some of the most intimate details of life. And watch later for a moment of irony where the successful son, Saul, makes his mother miserable with startling news.
Now, Mothers love to give warnings. I found some funny warnings that mother's love to give. Listen to these. Sharon's mother warned, ''You're not hungry. Your mouth is bored.'' A grandmother said to her daughter, a new mother: ''Having a toddler is like having a permanently drunk houseguest.'' Melody's mother told her, ''Don't be impressed by a man's car - he may be living in it.''
Today's Scripture
''Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh-'' (Philippians 3:2-3).
We have all seen a sign warning us ''Beware of Dog,'' but this warning is a little different. Paul warns his spiritual children in verse two: ''Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh'' (Philippians 3:2). There was a group in the church who were saying salvation is achieved by you rather than something you receive from God. Paul warns us about people who feel circumcision is the way to get right with God. So with this valuable warning in front of you, let's see why he warns us.
1. Calculate The Change
The Apostle uses the word ''count'' three times in a matter of 2 verses.
''But whatever gain I had ...
Series: God is Bigger
Scott Maze
Philippians 3:2-16
Today is Mother's Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus.
Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul's profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have someone who is embarrassed by his life of achievement and success. This is highly personal moment from Paul where he tells some of the most intimate details of life. And watch later for a moment of irony where the successful son, Saul, makes his mother miserable with startling news.
Now, Mothers love to give warnings. I found some funny warnings that mother's love to give. Listen to these. Sharon's mother warned, ''You're not hungry. Your mouth is bored.'' A grandmother said to her daughter, a new mother: ''Having a toddler is like having a permanently drunk houseguest.'' Melody's mother told her, ''Don't be impressed by a man's car - he may be living in it.''
Today's Scripture
''Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh-'' (Philippians 3:2-3).
We have all seen a sign warning us ''Beware of Dog,'' but this warning is a little different. Paul warns his spiritual children in verse two: ''Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh'' (Philippians 3:2). There was a group in the church who were saying salvation is achieved by you rather than something you receive from God. Paul warns us about people who feel circumcision is the way to get right with God. So with this valuable warning in front of you, let's see why he warns us.
1. Calculate The Change
The Apostle uses the word ''count'' three times in a matter of 2 verses.
''But whatever gain I had ...
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