Elder Chris Crouse – The Office of Deacon
Paul opens the letter to Philippi differently than other letters. He called out the saints with the bishops and deacons, which tells us what makes up the New Testament church….
Paul opens the letter to Philippi differently than other letters. He called out the saints with the bishops and deacons, which tells us what makes up the New Testament church….
Elder Will proclaims that Heaven is given to us without our works. Jesus did all the works necessary to secure our eternal salvation. But Paul charged the church at Philippi…
The Apostle Paul instructs the church at Philippi that if Jesus humbled himself while being God, we should also have the mind of humility. Elder Chris explains that Christ’s humanity…
The church at Philippi was concerned about the Apostle Paul being in prison. He tells them being in prison has not limited God. His purpose, whether in life or death,…
The word deacon is found for the first time in the New Testament in Philippians where the Apostle Paul addresses the church, bishop and deacons. Elder Chris explains the role…
The Apostle Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi had little rebuke. It was an encouragement and joy to him, strengthening his journey as he thought on the faithfulness of…
Elder Chris looks at a passage of scripture where warnings were given to beware of dogs. He considers several different animals that are likened to humans; specifically dogs, foxes, serpents…
Elder Chris continues his series on Philippians 4:8 and looks at the sixth thing to help us with daily anxiety, things of good report. A good report is encouraging or…
To keep a sound mind, the Apostle Paul gives us several things to think on and Elder Chris focuses this sermon on things that are lovely. Today we would define…
The Apostle Paul encourages the Philippians to think on things that are pure. The second coming of Jesus Christ could be a frightful thing to consider, but Elder Chris points…
The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians of being honest with a deeper understanding of the term than we define it today. He defines it as being honorable. Elder Chris explains…
The Apostle Paul lays out ways to deal with the general anxieties of our lives. He gives us ways to meditate and settle our minds in times when we are…