Summer of Joy
Unfettered Joy
June 12, 2022 • Nathan Logsdon • Philippians 1:12–26
Joy is independent of our circumstances. Joy won’t be stifled when the Gospel matters most. When your life is not your own, the reality of the end generates joy. Joy is a weapon to find resilience and grit. Choosing Jesus produces joy.
Worthy Church
June 26, 2022 • Nathan Logsdon • Philippians 2:1–4
A worthy church aggressively directs its focus toward Jesus. To walk into church in 2022 and beyond, identify your motive for today, desire to be a part of something, ask more questions, recognize the brokenness in yourself and others, take a step. Pursue Christ most.
Work It Out
July 10, 2022 • Kevin Brimner • Philippians 2:12–18
Your spiritual life is not a solo endeavor and never has been. A healthy church collectively works out what God has already individually worked in us. When we choose joy over grumbling or arguing, the work within us becomes blameless and pure, begins to influence the work outside of you and strengthens those who taught you.
How to Choose a Coach
July 17, 2022 • Kevin Brimner • Philippians 2:19–30
What to look for in a spiritual coach - has outstanding recommendations, possesses genuine concern for you, thinks first about Jesus, has a proven track record working with the Gospel, doesn’t object to having someone inspect their efforts, is versatile, actively compassionate and lives in an “all in” mentality.
Celebrate This Not That
July 24, 2022 • Kevin Brimner • Philippians 3:1–11
As a follower of Jesus, celebrating joy doesn’t hinge on everything being perfect. Christ + ___________ ≠ Gospel. The Gospel is Jesus, period. We don’t have to add anything else to it. Heritage gives your life a structure, but faith structures how you are to live.
Living Up
July 31, 2022 • Kevin Brimner • Philippians 3:15–21, Philippians 4:1
There are three impacts that maturity has on our joy. Better models lead to better fulfillment, maturity draws lines, and the measure of maturity is conduct. While we are subjects of the United States, we are servants of King Jesus.
Grasping at Straws
August 7, 2022 • Nathan Logsdon • Philippians 4:1–9
The Gospel is always within reach when we let go of futile beliefs. Sometimes the best help is the help we didn’t know we needed. How to stop grasping for straws and take hold of the Gospel: choose joy, lead with gentleness, and lean into prayer. Take inventory of your highest influences.
The Art of Measuring Joy
August 14, 2022 • Nathan Logsdon • Philippians 4:10–14
Our joy cannot be measured by the amount we have but rather by our strength found in Christ. When we measure joy by how much we have, we will spend our way chasing joy. Our strength should be found in the Provider, not the provision. In scarcity we should find strength in He who sustains us. In plenty we should find strength in He who sustains us. Some have more than me, others have less, but what I have is enough.
Celebrate Joy
September 4, 2022 • Nathan Logsdon • Leviticus 3
Celebrations, like the Celebration of Joy that we’re having today, help us remember important moments. There are events in the Old Testament to show and celebrate God’s power and movement through the generations.. Communion is a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. These moments help us understand who God is and who He wants us to be. We are then to take that understanding and message to those around us. The truth that we know is that Christ will return.