Compelled or Repelled
December 10, 2023 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Matthew 2:1–18, 2 Corinthians 5:14–15, Philippians 3:18–21
More than two thousand years ago, a baby was born in Bethlehem, and nothing has been the same since. Regardless of what you personally believe, no person has ever come close to the kind of impact that Jesus of Nazareth has had on our world. Jesus forces every single one of us to make a decision. Will you be compelled or repelled by him?
Sunday Night
March 5, 2023 • Rodney Arnold • Philippians 2:5–13
A flame is birthed inside each of us when we follow Jesus. But that’s only the beginning! Fanning that flame is a process that never ends. The Apostle Paul tells us how to determine our next step with Jesus each and every day, whether we're new to faith or have been following Him our whole lives, so the flame will grow and spread into a raging fire that impacts eternity. --- Rodney Arnold is the founding pastor of OneLife Church in Knoxville, TN. He has a passion for church plants and desires to see a discipleship movement so great that only God could get the credit for it.
When and how did Jesus express His emotions?
February 6, 2022 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Philippians 2:3–7
The Gospel accounts are full of emotionally-charged moments and interactions. There are moments of deep sadness and moments of pure joy. There are moments of righteous anger and moments of heartfelt compassion. Jesus not only teaches us the right way to think and act, but also the right way to feel.
The Secret
November 28, 2021 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht • Philippians 4
Everybody wants to know the secret. What’s the secret to wealth, fitness, financial success, or a happy family? So what’s the secret to contentment, a joy-filled life, and soul satisfaction? The apostle Paul declares that he has found the secret (Phil. 4:12). So, just what is that secret? Will it really work?
"More Than Enough" People
November 21, 2021 • Hebrews 10:34, Philippians 3:18–21, Mark 8:34
Paul again begins the third chapter of Philippians by calling the churches to rejoice, to express the deep, soul-satisfied joy that they possess. Again, we ask the question, “What might hinder the experience and the expression of joy in my life?” Paul clearly lays out two different ways of living—one that leads to the fullest experience and expression of joy and the other that leads to destruction. Which way are you living?
How to Get Joy From Where You're At
November 14, 2021 • Pastor Dave Engbrecht • Philippians 2
It’s a dead end street! The paths that we think lead us to joy often leave us disappointed and unfulfilled. While those paths can provide moments of pleasure, they only give us temporary happiness. They can take our mind off of our troubles, yet fail to deliver true, deep joy. Amidst brutal circumstances, the apostle Paul outlines a clear path towards deep, abiding joy. Walking that path is counter-cultural and counter-intuitive. In spite of that, God’s path leads us to a deep, abiding peace. It’s the way to live with joy in the journey.
What Has Happened?
November 7, 2021 • Pastor Tim Veenstra • Philippians 1:12
Philippians is a power-packed letter that the Apostle Paul wrote to the churches in Philippi. It offers us the opportunity to see that there is joy in the journey. Paul’s life and letter preach this message loudly, "Rejoice! Life is full of mountain highs and valley lows," and we can often ask the question: "What just happened?" We may be unsure of how to respond to our circumstances. We may be unsure of how to feel, emotionally, about our circumstances. Through it all, Paul makes the case that it is possible for the believer to experience joy.
Not Knowing, but Living
September 1, 2021 • Pastor Peter Damaska • Matthew 16:1–4, Philippians 1:27–28
Surrounding us daily is an ever increasing accumulation of information. We see it, absorb, and often pursue more of it. As people, we want to know more. As Christians, we want to know more so we can connect more with God and others. You may be startled to find out there is one piece of information about Jesus no one can know. And amazingly, it is the not knowing which informs how we choose to live for him.