Tag Archives: Philippians

How To Increase Your Joy – 1

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Philippians 1:1-11 That word fellowship seems to mean many things to many different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4:4

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Friday November 4, 2022 Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! It is as though Paul cannot find words that are strong enough to express to his friends this admonition to rejoice. He mentions his … Continue reading →

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Osmosis and Inertia

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Sunday October 30, 2022 Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Consider a couple of concepts from the world of science: osmosis is the gradual transfer of … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Faith, Noah’s Family – 1

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 Except for the increase in violence and crime, the times were pretty good. People were “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” (Matthew 24:38), and life was going on as usual. They … Continue reading →

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Be Like-Minded With Christ

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Grow Up! – 2

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Galatians 4:1-18 He Explains Their Adoption – Continued Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is … Continue reading →

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The Power of Speech – 2

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading →

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The Power of Speech – 1

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

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Reflecting With God 9/13/2022

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading →

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Intimacy With The Lord – 3

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is the third and last of the three parts of a message I posted on my first website back in the early 90s. I HAVE updated some of the Scripture references and the pictures were added for … Continue reading →

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Philippians 4:5 – A.B. Simpson

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Wednesday August 24, 2022: PHILIPPIANS 4:5 Philippians 4:5 (NKJV) Let your gentleness be known to all men. The very test of consecration is our willingness not only to surrender the things that are wrong, but to surrender our rights, … Continue reading →

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The Good Man’s Life and Death – C.H. Spurgeon

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Tuesday August 16, 2022: THE GOOD MAN’S LIFE AND DEATH Philippians 1:21 (NKJV) For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Not the greatest master-minds of earth understand the millionth part of the mighty meanings … Continue reading →

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The Good Old Days?

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Our forefathers did without sugar until the 13th century; without coal fires until the 14th century; without battered bread until the 15th century; without potatoes until the 16th century; without coffee, tea, and soup until the 17th century; without pudding … Continue reading →

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No Compromise of Deity – A.W. Tozer

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Monday July 11, 2022: NO COMPROMISE OF DEITY Philippians 2:9 (NKJV) Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name. We can surely know this, at least: that the Incarnation required … Continue reading →

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This Is Our Jesus – A.W. Tozer

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Monday June 27, 2022: THIS IS OUR JESUS Philippians 2:10-11 (NKJV) That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every … Continue reading →

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The Imminence of the Rapture

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Pastor’s Note: Almost two weeks ago, I posted an article entitled Is America In Bible Prophecy? taken from the book by Ron Rhodes entitled: 8 Great Debates of Bible Prophecy: Understanding the Ongoing Controversies. I had been studying it quite … Continue reading →

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Stop It!

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I am sorry for the length but I did not want to split this up and I couldn’t see any way to make it shorter and stress the importance of this message. Also, images I am using are … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Day – C.H. Spurgeon – 1/18/2022

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For 1-18-2022: Getting to know Christ now is the process by which the Christian will become like Christ in the future. We may say “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it,” but … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks In All Things

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (KJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this … Continue reading →

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The Goose Story – Act Like a Goose

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s another one from years ago that I have always loved! The author, however is unknown. Enjoy and be blessed! Just a few observations and some life lessons to accompany them! Observation #1: As each goose flutters its … Continue reading →

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