Pastor Overduin's series of sermons consecutively preaching through the book of Philippians continued yesterday afternoon with a sermon on Philippians 2:12-18. Under the theme "Detailing Genuine Christian Obedience," the preacher highlighted seven characteristics of obedience that emerge from the text.
1. Christian obedience is a constant obedience (vs 12).
2. Christian obedience is a diligent obedience (vs. 12-13).
3. Christian obedience is a thankful obedience (vs. 14).
4. Christian obedience is a shining-light obedience (vs. 15).
5. Christian obedience is a gospel-promoting obedience (vs. 16).
6. Christian obedience is an encouraging-to-others obedience (vs. 16-18).
7. Christian obedience is a joyful obedience (vs. 16-18).
The sermon concluded with a convicting anecdote regarding a shy candidate appearing before a Board of Elders examining him regarding his call to the ministry. He apologized for his shy disposition and meekly suggested that he was not the sort of man "that would set the Thames on fire." The Chair of the meeting replied: "We are not interested in whether you would set the Thames on fire. What we want to know is that if we took you by the scruff of the neck and dropped you into the Thames, would it sizzle?"
A challenging message for all who claim to be followers of Christ. Is our walk of Christian obedience one that sizzles in the Thames of times?
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