Invitation to Philippians: Building a Great Church Through Humility
Overview
A sermon comes alive when it is true to the biblical author’s flow of thought, clear in its unfolding, interesting to listen to, and connected to contemporary life. In Invitation to Philippians, Donald Sunukjian provides a model of preaching using a combination of solid scholarly study, fidelity to the meaning and intent of the biblical author, oral clarity, contemporary relevance, humor, and creativity.
Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary Church Series
In the Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary Church series, Donald Sunukjian provides models of biblical preaching based on his own sermons and principles he has developed over years of preaching and teaching.
Praise for the Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary Church Series
Preaching is the rudder of the church; it provides direction, clarity, and the raw material the Holy Spirit uses to transform lives. Every honest pastor wants to become a more powerful and effective communicator and Sunukjian’s Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary Church series is one of the most effective tools I know. His coaching and example have had a significant role in shaping how I teach God’s word today and I highly recommend his work to you.
—Chip Ingram, Senior Pastor, Venture Christian Church; Teaching Pastor, Living on the Edge
We are living in a day when Bible exposition has fallen on hard times. There are too few models and even fewer practitioners. Sunukjian is one of the best at wedding solid biblical exposition with creative and relevant applications. His artful use of imagination and penetrating questions in connecting the listener to the text is an invaluable guide for faithfully preaching the ever true and practical Word of God.
Mark L. Bailey, President and Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary
Sunukjian is not only an influential teacher of preachers; he’s also an outstanding biblical expositor. In his exceptional new Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary Church series, Sunukjian wears both hats and helps his readers become more effective biblical communicators as he demonstrates excellent examples of contemporary expository preaching. His sermons are filled with fascinating illustrations and timely application while also reflecting powerful insights into the biblical text. These are books that will encourage any reader—pas tor or lay-person—and they deserve a place on any preacher’s bookshelf.
—Michael Duduit, Executive Editor, Preaching magazine; Dean, College of Christian Studies and the Clamp Divinity School, Anderson University
Top Highlights
“First, their homes were available as a place to meet.” (Page 6)
“It was that generously, again and again, they gave their money. You can have confidence that God is in people’s lives when they give their money.” (Page 9)
“‘I’m confident that God has begun a good work in you, and I’m confident that he’ll continue that work until it’s complete. I’m absolutely confident that God has started something good in you, and I know for sure he’s going to finish it.’” (Page 4)
“He was remembering, secondly, that they were willing to take some heat for their faith. They knew they would pay a price in their culture if they became Christians, and they were willing to pay it.” (Page 7)
“You can be confident that God is at work in someone when you see that person standing up for the truth and willing to take some heat for it.” (Page 8)
Contents
- Introduction
- The Blazing Fastball That Gives Us Confidence
- Choosing What Is Best
- It’s All about You, Lord
- A Win-Win Situation
- Where’s the Gift Receipt
- It’s Not Thinking Less of Yourself; It’s Thinking of Yourself Less
- Down the Ladder to the Highest Place
- Working Out the Working In
- “We Don’t Have Men Like That”
- The Christian Subculture: Righteous Or Rubbish?
- All I Really Need to Know I Learned by Suffering Triumphantly until I Died
- Straining for the Prize
- Peace in the Church
- How Should a Pastor Think about His People’s Giving
Product Details
- Title: Invitation to Philippians: Building a Great Church Through Humility
- Author: Donald R. Sunukjian
- Series: Biblical Preaching for the Contemporary Church
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2014
- Pages: 128
- Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
- Trim Size: 6x9
- ISBN: 9781683592228