Philippians: A Colony of Heaven
Acts 16 tells the story of Paul coming to plant a church in Philippi, a colony of Rome. Living under the impression of Roman culture and rule as a colony, Paul commissions the people to live out the gospel–finding joy in the middle of suffering as “a colony of heaven.”
Just as Paul encouraged the Philippians, we too are encouraged to live out the gospel. Working in and through the church as a community, formed in partnership around the gospel, in humility and unity.
The Philippians series focuses on nine themes: the gospel, the church, partnership around the gospel, humility, unity, the colony, following Jesus, suffering for the gospel, and joy.
These resources were created during the series:
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1. Citizens of the Gospel Philippians 1
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2. Welcome to Philippi, Here’s Your Cell Philippians 1v1 + Acts 16v6-40
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3. Grace & Peace Philippians 1v2
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4. The Story Isn’t Over Yet Philippians 1v3-6
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5. All Of You Philippians 1v7-11
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6. The Redemptive Edge Philippians 1v12-18a
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7. Torn in Two Philippians 1v18b-26
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8. Fill Up My Joy to Overflowing Philippians 2v1-4
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9. Kenosis Philippians 2v5-11
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10. Fear and Trembling Philippians 2v12-13
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11. Shine Like Stars Philippians 2v14-18
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12. Flesh and Blood Philippians 2v19-30
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13. Reasons to Rejoice Philippians 3v1
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14. Watch Out for Those Dogs Philippians 3v2-4a
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15. Skubalon Philippians 3v4b-11
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16. To Win the Prize Philippians 3v12-16
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17. A Colony of Heaven Philippians 3v17-21
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18. Stand Firm Philippians 4v1-3
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19. Be Anxious for Nothing Philippians 4v4-7
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20. Think Philippians 4v8-9
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21. The Secret Philippians 4v10-13
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22. You’re Missing Out on Something Good Philippians 4v14-20
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23. Caesar’s Household Says Hey Philippians 4v21-23
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24. Portlanders Philippians 1-4