Who loves sports? That’s what Paul loved. Paul made many sport references in his writings. (Boxing, wrestling, a relay race, Olympic Games). Today the text is likened to a footrace. Philippians 3:12-16: Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect:

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.  Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.  For we are the circumcision, which

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.  (26)  For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye

In Philippians 2:17-30 we see three examples of sacrifice. 17-18- Paul 19-24- Timothy 25-30- Epaphroditus Last week we looked at the first example, the apostle Paul.  We saw how he poured out his life as a drink offering unto the Lord. Today we

 A pig and a chicken hear about a fundraising breakfast at a local church, and the chicken makes a suggestion to the pig.  "Why don't I donate the eggs and you can donate the bacon?"  "Wait a minute!" replied the pig.  "That