“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because

“…that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like

“Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence, but much more

Written by Dr. Bob Allen:

“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that

I have been reading through the Bible books of Kings and Chronicles. I must admit, at times the reading

“Have the mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of

“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit,

This sermon is from the series UNDERSTANDING REVELATION and was preached at Cornerstone Baptist Church

“For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but

“For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful

“Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus

“Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter will do it

By Dr. Bob Allen Beware! You can spend a lot of time praying all about yourself and getting nowhere.

“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,