Sermon
Philippians 1:6
Cornerstone Church of Ames
Speaker: Tony Lee
July 5, 2026 · 33 min
Summary
Paul assures the Philippians that salvation cannot be lost because God initiates, sustains, and completes the work in believers' lives. The sermon explores how eternal security flows from God's sovereign action, not human effort, enabling Christians to live with confidence and joy regardless of circumstances.
Highlights
If you can't save yourself, then you can't unsave yourself. If you can't work your way into faith, but faith is a gift that Jesus has given you, then you can't work your way out of faith.
Jesus loves carrying you. Even when you're trying to pull out his hair, he loves holding you. It is not a sacrifice for him to hold onto you.
Your salvation was never based on what you could do. It was always based on what Jesus has done for you.