
About this episode
What if the story of Jesus emptying himself became the model for our lives? What if the way up is down, the way forward is back, and the way to have, experience, and enjoy more of life...is to practice the habit of less?
The sermon today is titled "The Habit of Less." It is the eighteenth installment in our series "Follow Me", and the fifth in the sub-series "Spiritual Habits." The Scripture reading is from Philippians 2:1-11 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 20, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Disciplines.
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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):
- Dallas Willard, The Spirit of the Disciplines.
- Darryl Tippens, Pilgrim Heart.
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