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Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
A daily chat with Pastor Mike and other resources to encourage listeners to connect with the Word of God and grow in their faith.
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Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:12b - "Pressing On" - Embracing Holy Determination
Paul does not stop with holydissatisfaction. He moves immediately to holy determination. Listen tothe rest of verse 12: “But I press on, that I may lay hold of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:12a - "Not There Yet" - Embracing Holy Dissatisfaction
Todaywe begin a new section in Philippians chapter 3. In the previous verses, Paulhas been sharing the great passion of his heart when he said, "That I mayknow…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:10-11 - The Greatest Pursuit in Life: "That I May Know Him"
Today we come to one of the most remarkable statements, andperhaps one of the most quoted, made by the Apostle Paul. In Philippians3:10-11, he writes: "That I…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:9 - The Greatest Exchange in History
AfterPaul shares what he did in verse 8, he continues in verse 9: "And befound in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but thatwhich is…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:8 - The Greatest Knowledge in the World
Today, I want us to focus on the next phrase: "for theexcellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord." This is thereason Paul gladly counted everything…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:8a - The Greatest Treasure
Today we continue in Philippians 3:8, where Paul expands uponthe remarkable statement he made in verse 7. There he said: "But whatthings were gain to me, these…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:7 - When Profit Becomes Loss and Loss Becomes Gain
Upto this point, Paul has been describing the things that once gave him greatconfidence before God. If anyone could have boasted in religiousaccomplishments…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:5-6 - “Moral, Sincere, Respected, Religious - But Still Lost”
Paul moves from what he inherited to what he personally achieved. Listento what he says: "As to the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecutingthe church…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:5 - "The Credentials of Religion"
Eachof these statements would have been highly valued by the Judaizers of his day.They believed that these things gave a person standing before God. Paul…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:4 - "When Religion Looks Impressive"
Paul does something very interesting. He anticipates an argumentfrom the Judaizers. They might say, "Paul, you tell people not to trust inthe flesh because you…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:3 - "In Christ Alone"
Today, we are goingto look at the second mark of a genuine believer: “We rejoice in ChristJesus.” NoticePaul did not say we rejoice in our accomplishments. He…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:3 - "Who Worship God in the Spirit"
"For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit,rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh." Ibelieve this verse is the key verse…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:2 - Watch Out! Be Careful! Pay Attention!
Paul repeats the word beware three times here. It is as thoughhe is sounding a spiritual alarm. He is saying, “Watch out! Be careful! Payattention!” He uses…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 3:1 - The Secret of Unshakable Joy
Paulbegins this chapter by saying: “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.To write the same things to you is not tedious to me, but for you it is…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:28-30 - Risking Everything for Christ
Today we are going to finish Philippians 2 by looking atverses 28 through 30 where we are talkingabout risking everything for Christ. That is exactly what…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:26-27 - A Burden for Others
Today we are continuing in Philippians chapter 2, lookingspecifically at verses 26–27. We are talking about Epaphroditus, a wonderfulservant of God from…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:25 - A Balanced Christian
Today we are continuing in Philippians 2, and we are lookingat verse 25, where the Apostle Paul writes: “Yet I consider it necessary tosend to you…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:22-24 - "Served With Me in the Gospel"
Today we are continuing in Philippians 2, looking at verses22–24. Here Paul gives us a beautiful statement anda wonderful description of Christian service. He…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:22 - "Proven Character"
Today we're looking at Philippians 2:22. Here, the ApostlePaul is talking about Timothy. Paul writes: "But you know his proven character,that as a son with his…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:21 - "The Disease of Self-Interest"
Today we will be looking at Philippians 2:21. But before wetalk about that, let's remind ourselves what the book of Philippians is about.The book of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:19-20 - "Ordinary Saints with Extraordinary Hearts"
Let'sbegin by reading Philippians 2:19-20: "But I trust in the Lord Jesus tosend Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know yourstate…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:18 - "Rejoicing Together"
"For the same reason you alsobe glad and rejoice with me." The Apostle Paul is inviting thePhilippians to share in his joy. Nowthink about it. Paul is in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:17 - "Poured Out for Christ"
Today we're continuing in Philippians 2, looking at verse 17,where the Apostle Paul says: "Yes, and if I am being poured out as adrink offering on the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:16 - "Holding Forth the Word of Life"
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we are looking at verse 16 of Philippians 2, whichsays: "Holding fast the word of life, that I may rejoice in the day ofChrist…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:15 - "Shining as Lights in a Dark World"
"Thatyou may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in themidst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:14 - "The Sin of Complaining"
Philippians 2:14 Welcometo Pastor’s Chat. Today our verse is short, simple, and extremely convicting.We are looking at Philippians 2:14, which says, “Do all…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:12-13 - "Working Out What God Worked In"
Today, as we come to Philippians 2:12-13, we move from theexample of Christ to the everyday experience of the Christian life. Paul hasjust shown us the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-11 - "Living the Submissive Mind Daily"
We have walked together through one of the greatestpassages in all the Bible: Philippians 2:5–11. Today, we want to review what wehave been looking at over the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:9-11 - "To the Glory of God the Father"
Today we come to the climax of the magnificent passage weread in Philippians 2:11: “that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christis Lord, to the glory of…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:9-11 - "Every Knee Will Bow"
Today we come to one of the most sobering and glorious truthsin all of Scripture. Philippians 2:10 says this: “that at the name of Jesusevery knee will bow.”…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:9-11 - "Therefore, God Has Highly Exalted Him"
Because of Christ’s humility and obedience, Godthe Father responded. “Therefore, God has highly exalted Him”.The world rejected Jesus, but the Father exalted…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-8 - "Obedient to the Point of Death"
“He became obedient to the point of death,even the death of the cross.” Jesus’entire earthly life was marked by obedience. Hebrews 10:7 says: “Behold, Ihave…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-8 - "He Humbled Himself"
“Andbeing found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself.” Thatphrase is astonishing. Jesus humbled Himself voluntarily. Nobody forced Him.Nobody trapped…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-7 - "He Became One of Us"
Today we are looking at Philippians 2:5-11, where we aretalking about the mind of Christ: This passage begins with: “Let this mindbe in you.” Today we come to…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-7 - "He Emptied Himself"
Todaywe are delving into one of the greatest mysteries of the Bible here inPhilippians 2:7, where the Apostle Paul wrote, “But made Himself of noreputation…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-7 - "He Didn't Cling To His Rights"
Let this mind be in youwhich was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not considerit robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:5-7 - The Mind That Changes Everything
Let this mind be in youwhich was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not considerit robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:3-4; Psalm 15:5 - Stable and Secure
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we’re in Psalm 15, and we’re looking at verse 5. We’vebeen talking about how to practice what the Apostle Paul encouraged the…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:3-4; Psalm 15:4 - Taking the Blame and the Pain
Welcometo Pastor's Chat. Today we’re studying Psalm 15, talking about a person wholives a life of integrity. His character, his walk with God, and his…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:3-4; Psalm 15:4 - Don't Join the Rat Race
Welcometo Pastor’s Chat. Today we’re looking at an amazing chapter in the Bible, Psalm15. When I read this years ago and saw that very last verse that said…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:3-4; Psalm 15:3 - Blessed Are the Peacemakers
Today we’ve been looking at Philippians chapter 2, where theApostle Paul is encouraging the church at Philippi to live in unity, to haveunity of spirit as they…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPray For Our U.S. Military Chaplains
I believe this is a very good time to remindeveryone to pray for our military chaplains. First,pray for Dr. Steve Keith, who heads up the team of chaplains…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPsalm 15:2 - Speaking the Truth in Your Heart
Todaywe are focusing on verse 2 of Psalm 15, where David is answering the questionhe asked in verse 1: “LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwellin…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPsalm 15:2 - Walking and Working!
Thereis nothing more important than practicing the presence of the Lord and desiringto be in His presence on the holy hill. That is Mount Zion. That is where…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPsalm 15 - Happy Mother's Day!
Ihave been so blessed with wonderful mothers in my life. My mother was, I wouldalmost say, the perfect mother. She loved us, cared for us, prayed for us…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2: Humility! "It is Not Thinking of Yourself at All"
Today, let us continue here in Philippians chapter 2, verses 3 and 4. In the firsttwo verses Paul has been talking first about the right motives for…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:3-4 - Praise the Lord!!!!! Thank You!!!!
I cannot believe that I am sitting here in my office doing this Pastor’s Chat after the back surgery yesterday that we had. It was a day of miracles. We live…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:3-4 - The Right Means for Spiritual Unity
Todaywe are looking at Philippians 2, and we are going on to verses 3 and 4. But letus remember, in verses 1 and 2, as we talked about the spiritual motives…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:1-2 - The Right Marks for Spiritual Unity
Nowwe are going to continue in Philippians 2, and today we are talking about theright marks of spiritual unity. Yesterday we talked about the right motive…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:1-2a - The Right Motive for Spiritual Unity
Today we are looking at Philippians 2:1-2a and we are talkingabout the right motive for spiritual unity. Let us read these verses. “Thereforeif there is any…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 2:1-4 - The Submissive Mind
Let nothing be done through selfish ambitionor conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better thanthemselves. Let each one of you look not…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:29-30 - You Are Not Alone
Myfriend, I will never forget something I read in Nik Ripken’s book, “TheInsanity of God”. When he asked believers in China, who were being persecuted,how they…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:29 - The Gift of Suffering
Today we are continuing to look at Philippians 1, and we aregoing on to verse 29, where we come to a very challenging truth. It says this: “Forto you it has…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:28 - Courage in the Face of Opposition
Today we are going to be talking about courage in the face ofopposition as we move to the next verse in Philippians 1:28. After the ApostlePaul told them in…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:27 - Standing and Striving Together
“Only let your conductbe worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or amabsent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:27-30 - Live Worthy of the Gospel
Todaywe are moving on to the last verses of chapter 1 of Philippians, verses 27–30: “Onlylet your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ... Remember,Paul is…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:22-26 - Living for the Progress and Joy of Faith
Todaywe conclude our thoughts in Philippians 1:22–26. We are looking particularly atverses 25 and 26, where the Apostle Paul writes, “And being confident…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:22-26 - Choosing To Stay For the Sake of Others
Todaywe are talking about choosing to stay for the sake of others, and we arefocusing on Philippians 1:24, where Paul writes, “Nevertheless, to remain inthe…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:22-26 - The Desire to Be With Christ
Todaywe are looking at verse 23 of Philippians 1, where Paul writes, “For I amhard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ,which…
Pastor Mike Impact MinistriesPhilippians 1:22-26 - Fruitful Living While We Are Here
“But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from mylabor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard pressed between thetwo, having a desire…