September 8, 2024 • Chad Hollowell, Jacob Collins, Josh Leftwich • Philippians 4:10–20
Paul concludes his letter to the church in Philippi sharing the state of his contentment.
Where and how does Paul have this kind of contentment? He’s been laying a foundation through the entire letter.
This week our pastoral team provides a discussion reviewing Paul’s letter and we’ll share what we think Paul means when it comes to true contentment.
He ends with gratitude to the church in Philippi for their love and generosity, providing for him.
Philippians 4:2-9 || The Gospel is Peace
September 1, 2024 • Chad Hollowell • Philippians 4:2–9
Philippians 3:12-4:1 || The Gospel is Hope
August 25, 2024 • Jacob Collins • Philippians 3:12—4:1
Last week we saw Paul look back at his past, B.C. (Before Christ).
This week we look at his life, post conversion, in the present, A.D. (After the road to Damascus).
But his secret to living in the present is by focusing on the future.
“For to me to live (present) is Christ and to die (future) is gain."
Philippians 3 is all about Paul's past, present and future. And it's true for us, too.
Come and see your story in light of who you were, who you are, and who you will be, because of Jesus Christ.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Jacob
August 11, 2024 • Josh Leftwich • Philippians 2:19–30
As we come to the halfway point of Paul's letter to the Philippian church, we are interrupted with what seems like a couple of travelogues. Timothy's future plans, Paul's hopes, and instructions about welcoming home the otherwise unknown Epaphroditus. While personal updates and instructions aren't abnormal in Pauline epistles, it is a little strange that Paul places them right in the middle of this communication to the Philippians. This should cause us to pause and ask: why? Why does Paul seem to break from one train of thought to talk about two fellow believers? But what if this is not simply a travel update, but the final point of Paul's exhortation for radical unity among the Philippian believers? What do Timothy and Epaphroditus have to do with Christ-imitating humility among the church?
Philippians 2:12-18 || The Gospel is Witness
August 4, 2024 • Jacob Collins • Philippians 2:12–18
This week we continue chapter 2 in Philippians and consider how The Gospel is…Witness.
Funny thing about this title…witness is not mentioned in last week’s scripture, nor in this week’s passage.
Christians often talk about the trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). But the word “trinity” isn’t found in the Bible. The concept is present even when the word is absent.
The same is true about the word witness this week; the concept is present even though the word is nowhere to be found.
Read ahead in Philippians 2:12-18. Where do you see the concept of witness at play?
Philippians 2:1-11 || The Gospel is Humility
July 28, 2024 • Jacob Collins • Philippians 2:1–11
This week we begin chapter 2 in Philippians and consider how The Gospel is…Humility.
I have followed Jesus for over half my life. I like to think that I understand the concept of humility. I like to think that I demonstrate it regularly.
I read this week, “Humility is one of those things that if you think you have it, you don’t.”
Ouch.
Spoiler Alert:
We all need it more than we think we do. Not just for our personal growth, but as we’ll see on Sunday…for the good of unity in the Body of Christ.
Read Philippians 2:1-11 and pray that the Spirit of God would cultivate humility leading to unity…starting in me.
Philippians 1:12-30 || The Gospel is Worth It
July 21, 2024 • Josh Leftwich • Philippians 1:12–30
“Joy is not necessarily the absence of suffering, it is the presence of God.” - Sam Storms
The themes of joy and rejoicing are ever present in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This joy is not based on Paul’s current situation, but on his hope in what he knows, what he expects, and what he longs to see.
The Gospel is… Worth It
Philippians 1: 1-11 || The Gospel is a Community Partnership
July 14, 2024 • Josh Leftwich • Philippians 1:1–18
One day, a group of unassuming travelers entered a city with a simple mission: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. After several days, two miracles, and a few salvations, the travelers left at the request of the city officials. What they left behind would go on to have an impact on the future church movement across all of Europe and beyond. What was left behind? The Church of Philippi.
Join us this Sunday as we begin our study of Philippians and see how the Gospel is... a community partnership.
