Message by Jimmy Rushton – July 26, 2026
Philippians 2:1-11 (NLT) Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The Kingdom begins where the ego dies
THE WAY OF EGO
- Climbs
- Grasps
- Promotes self
THE WAY OF JESUS
- Descends
- Serves
- Gives Himself
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
- Philippians 2 presents us with two ways of living: 1) the way of self-interest and ego; 2) the way of Jesus.
- Will you let your ego die?
About Jimmy Rushton: Jimmy is the Network Director of the Be in Christ Church of Canada. He is passionate about helping to plant, build, & sustain Jesus-centred local churches. He’s also an avid coffee consumer, motorcycle rider, Bible & history nerd, and loves all things fitness.
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