Christ Jesus, though divine, did not cling to His equality with God. Instead, He emptied Himself, taking on the form of a servant and becoming human. This profound act of humility, even to the point of death on a cross, demonstrates His unique nature and His inherent right to be our Lord. He is the very Word through whom all creation came into being, the true light that shines in darkness, and the one who became flesh to dwell among us. [35:27]
Philippians 2:5-8 (NIV)
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
Reflection: Considering Jesus' voluntary descent from divine equality to the form of a servant, what is one area of your life where you might be clinging to perceived advantages rather than embracing a servant's heart?
He loves us and has washed us from our sins through His own blood, making us kings and priests. This incredible act of love, demonstrated through His sacrifice, is a testament to His power and His unwavering commitment to us. Even when we falter, His love endures, and He continues to draw us back to Himself. This profound redemption is the foundation of His claim to lordship over our lives. [38:06]
Revelation 1:5-6 (NIV)
and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us into a kingdom, priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
Reflection: Reflect on the immense cost of your redemption. In what specific way can you actively live out your identity as one freed from sin by His blood this week?
He is able to strengthen us and supply all our needs according to His riches in glory. When we feel like the mouse trying to lift a 300-pound barbell, He is the one who provides the necessary strength. He never forgets us or forsakes us, even in our weakest moments. Trusting in His power allows us to face life's challenges with His enduring grace. [44:08]
Philippians 4:13, 19 (NIV)
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ... And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Reflection: Think about a current challenge you are facing that feels overwhelming. How might leaning into the truth that Christ can strengthen you change your approach to this situation?
He is our great High Priest, who has passed through the heavens and is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him. Because He lives forever, His priesthood is unchangeable, and He continually intercedes for us. He sympathizes with our weaknesses, having been tempted in every way, yet without sin. He sits at the Father's right hand, offering mercy and grace in our times of need. [51:23]
Hebrews 7:24-25 (NIV)
but since there is one who will live forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely, those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
Reflection: In moments of doubt or accusation, how can the knowledge that Jesus is actively interceding for you at the Father's right hand bring you peace and confidence?
He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. We can rest in the assurance that He who started this work of transformation in our lives will faithfully bring it to completion. His promise is to finish what He started, ensuring our victory and our ultimate fulfillment in Him. This future hope anchors our present trust. [54:55]
Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Reflection: Considering the assurance that Jesus will complete the good work He has begun in you, what is one small, concrete action you can take this week to partner with His ongoing work in your life?
Philippians 2:5–11 is read aloud and then carefully unpacked as the foundation for why Jesus must be acknowledged as Lord. The exposition traces five convictions: His identity as God who became flesh and servant; His finished work in atoning death and resurrection; His present power to strengthen and provide; His ongoing intercession as high priest; and His promise to complete the work He begins in believers. Scripture from John 1 and Colossians 1 is used to show the eternal nature and creative authority of Christ, and Revelation and Hebrews are appealed to for His redemptive love and priestly ministry. Concrete illustrations—a courtroom analogy, a personal testimony about a high-school ring, and stories from ministry—ground theological claims in everyday experience, demonstrating how doctrine meets life in moments of weakness, decision, and dying.
The argument moves from who Jesus is to what He has done, then to what He can do, what He is doing now, and finally to what He will do. Each step builds pastoral urgency: Jesus is not only the historic Redeemer but the living, active Lord whose love, sacrifice, power, intercession, and future fulfilment belong to believers now. The preacher calls for personal surrender: allowing Christ to be master over choices, struggles, fears, and hopes. The closing appeal reminds listeners that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and therefore worthy of trust, obedience, and heartfelt allegiance. The invitation is practical and pastoral: engage Scripture more deeply, depend on Christ’s strength, and yield daily to His rule.
``That's what happened with us. All have sinned and come short of the glory of god. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of god is eternal life through Jesus Christ our lord. And he, the judge of heaven, who cannot allow sin, paid the sin debt completely for us. Completely. We can never pay it. And yet he paid that debt for us with his own blood.
[00:36:32]
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#PaidInFull
Here's a here's a illustration. There's a fellow who's done great crimes. He's murdered people. He's just done everything you can think of. He's a a bad guy, and he's standing in the courtroom about to receive his sentence. And the judge, sitting at his desk, pronounces the sentence. You're guilty, and your sentence is death. And then the judge stands and takes his robe off and walks off away from the platform and away from his desk and stands down where the guard is. And he says, I'll pay your debt for you. And he dies in that man's place. That's what it's all about, folks.
[00:35:36]
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#JudgeTookMyPlace
He loves us in spite of everything. He loves us when we're doing what we should do. He loves us when we're not when we're not. He cares about us. He doesn't forget us. He doesn't forsake us. He continues to love us and to plead with us and to woo us back to himself. He loves us, and he gave himself for us.
[00:37:29]
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#LovedDespiteAll
The first one is, he deserves to be our lord because of who he is. The second is Jesus deserves to be lord of our life because of what he's done. The third is Jesus deserves to be our lord because of what he can do. Fourthly, Jesus deserves to be our lord because of what he is doing. And fifthly, because of what he will do.
[00:32:08]
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#FiveReasonsJesusIsLord
If you've read the book of Job or you read the book of Job, you know there is a time when Satan comes in the midst of god and he accuses. He's the accuser of the brethren. And he accuses Job before the father. Satan does that with us as well. And when that happens, Jesus, in essence, says, father, but look at these. Five bleeding wounds he bears. Received at Calvary. Our great high priest interceding for us at the father's right hand.
[00:50:35]
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#JesusOurIntercessor
And I got down on my knees, and I trusted him and accepted the call he was calling in my life. And I can't explain. Nobody could explain that joy and peace and love that floods your soul at a time of conversion is a fantastic thing. And I've seen from that time till now what the lord is able to do, what he has done, and what he's doing in my life. And he's able to make us victorious if we allow him to.
[00:39:28]
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#ConversionJoyAndVictory
We're not dead yet. Amen? Amen. Sometimes we feel like we might be any second. But not yet. Some of us have years ahead of us. Some of us have moments. But we can rest in the assurance that we have one who will do for us what we need him to because he can and wants to do that.
[00:54:22]
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#HeWillProvide
And help us, Lord, if somehow or other we've been kind of forgetting about the fact that you're supposed to be our boss. Help us to right now say, Lord Jesus, you are my savior. I do trust you. Thank you forgive for forgiving my sins. Help me, Lord, to have the sense enough to allow you to be lord in my life.
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#MakeJesusLord
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