In the Body or In the World

Title: In the Body or In the World Speaker: Gregory King Date: October 19, 2025 Bible: Philippians 2 The sermon centers on the call to live as a unified, humble body of Christ, rooted in the example of Jesus' self-emptying obedience and exaltation. Drawing from Philippians 2:1–18, it emphasizes that true Christian joy comes from mutual love, selflessness, and humility—rejecting selfish ambition and division. The preacher contrasts the world's pride and envy, illustrated by Cain, with the early church's sacrificial unity and joy, exemplified in Acts 2. Christ's incarnation, humility, and death on the cross are presented as the ultimate model for believers to emulate, with the promise that such obedience leads to divine exaltation and eternal glory. The message challenges listeners to examine their lives: Are they reflecting the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and gentleness—or the works of the flesh? Ultimately, the call is to choose the body of Christ over the world: to work out salvation with reverence, hold fast to God's word, and rejoice in Christ together, knowing that such a life bears witness to the light of the gospel in a darkened world.