Rebel’s Guide to Joy
When Money Is Tight
April 1, 2023 • Kyle Riley • Philippians 4:10–19
Paul of the Bible closes out his letter to the Philippians with a great teaching moment about money. Paul writes that he’s not focused on what he does or does not have when it comes to money and possessions. His life is built on something greater. Check out this message from Downtown Campus Pastor Kyle Riley as he teaches that joy isn’t found in money or possessions; it’s found in contentment.
When Worry Returns
March 26, 2023 • Aaron Brockett • Philippians 4:1–9
One of the greatest evidences that the Spirit of God is at work in your life is that you can experience and demonstrate joy when life is seeming to fall apart. Check out this message by Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett to understand that we’re the only ones who can rob ourselves of joy simply by not choosing it. This effects everything – especially the health of our relationships.
When the Past Haunts You
March 19, 2023 • Ryan Bramlett • Philippians 3:12–21
Sometimes we come in with our problems and our past and feel insecure. We feel like God would never be able to use us. Truth is, He can. Are you still haunted by your past? Check out this message by Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett on choosing to forget your past, declaring in Christ Jesus that it will no longer negatively affect your present.
When Facing Conflict
March 12, 2023 • Ryan Bramlett • Philippians 2:19—3:11, Philippians 4:2–5
How do we handle conflict in a healthy way? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett explains that a person’s character is revealed during conflict. Without the right character, we’ll never have the joy that is promised in the book of Philippians. God is way more focused on who we’re becoming than who’s winning a conflict.
When Temptations Emerge
March 5, 2023 • Aaron Brockett • Philippians 2:12–18
The book of Philippians says to do everything without complaining and arguing. We should be so joyful that it just spills out of us for no apparent reason. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett shares how this angry, entitled world we live in needs joyful Christians more than ever who are pouring ourselves out for others.
When Pride Creeps In
February 26, 2023 • Aaron Brockett • Philippians 2:1–11
We all want to matter and be significant, but when we elevate our egos, our joy usually slips. Jesus is the perfect example of humility that leads to joy. If we want to take more ground for the Kingdom, it starts with making Jesus our aim. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett teaches how worshipping and knowing Jesus helps us overcome our pride.
When Opposition Comes
February 19, 2023 • Ryan Bramlett • Philippians 1:27–30
The author of the book of Philippians tells us to live as citizens of heaven and conduct ourselves accordingly. But what does that actually mean when we’re also citizens of this world? Check out this message from Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett that explains how our relationship with God shapes our lives on earth.
When There’s a Loss
February 12, 2023 • Ryan Bramlett • Philippians 1:20–26
Many of us are here today believing that the biggest problem we have is our circumstances. We think if only our circumstances would be better, then we would be better. But what if our biggest problems aren’t from our circumstances? What if our biggest problems come from how we’ve chosen to define what it means to truly live? In this message, Teaching Pastor Ryan Bramlett teaches us that when we live based on circumstances, then joy will be circumstantial.
When the Struggle is Real
February 5, 2023 • Aaron Brockett • Philippians 1:12–19
God cares about our happiness, but he wants something more for us than just that. He wants us to experience joy. In this message, Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett explains the differences between happiness and joy and how joy can be experienced through a redeeming relationships with Christ.
When Loneliness Sets In
January 29, 2023 • Jodi Hickerson • Philippians 1
When loneliness sets in, are still able to experience joy? The book of Philippians teaches that joy isn’t dependent on circumstances; it’s dependent on who or what we ground our identity in. In this message, Guest Pastor Jodi Hickerson says when our foundation is built on Jesus, we can respond with joy, no matter how lonely we might feel.