Aug. 24, 2025 - Sunday Morning Ministry - John Prins - For Me to Live Is Christ

About this video

• Video Title: Aug. 24, 2025 - Sunday Morning Ministry - John Prins - For Me to Live Is Christ
• Channel: Sarnia Gospel Hall
• Speakers: John Prins
• Duration: 00:17:49

Overview

This video is a sermon by John Prins, focusing on the Apostle Paul's message in Philippians, particularly the theme "For me to live is Christ." Prins explores Paul's perspective from prison, emphasizing Christ-centered living, the value of suffering for faith, and the intimate knowledge of God.

Key takeaways

• "For me to live is Christ": This core message means that one's life should be wholly occupied with and centered on Christ, not on worldly pursuits like career, family, or fitness.
• Suffering as an opportunity: Paul, even in prison, did not complain. He saw his circumstances as furthering the gospel and was willing to suffer, even die, for the spiritual well-being of the assembly in Philippi.
• Intimate knowledge of Christ: The desire to "know him" goes beyond factual knowledge to a deep, personal, and experiential intimacy with Jesus Christ, akin to a close friendship.
• Power of Resurrection: The same power that raised Christ from the dead resides in believers, empowering them and drawing them to Christ.
• Living beyond the present: Paul's aspiration was to live as if already experiencing resurrection life, focusing on eternity rather than present circumstances, which brings blessing.