Joy on the Grayscale

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Joy on the Grayscale

Week 2, Day 9 - Philippians

June 17, 2021 • Ethan Lewis

Our call is to continue to stand unified because of the power of the gospel that transforms both hearts and minds for the restoration of the world. When we grasp the beauty of what God has done, is doing, and will continue to do, even when He paints in shades of gray, then friends, we can even find opportunities for joy, even on the grayscale.

Grace and Peace

June 7, 2021 • Dr. Mark Batterson

Welcome to the NCC Daily. We are beginning a new series called Joy. Over the next nine weeks, we’ll walk through the book of Philippians verse-by-verse, day-by-day. Two reminders: one, joy is a person, and His name is Jesus. Two, joy is a choice. It’s not always the easiest choice or the obvious choice, but you can choose joy. We’ll discover how over the next nine weeks!

Joy in the House

June 25, 2021 • Pastor Heidi Scanlon

We know from the context of the New Testament that both Jesus and Paul would describe every “tongue” as not only individuals but nations as well. Remember on the day of Pentecost thousands of people all heard the glory of God being declared in their own nation’s or native tongue. When we zoom out and look at the big picture of this verse, here’s what we see and hear: God wants everyone to belong to Jesus. Every nation has reserved seating in the house of God. Every. Single. One.

Story of the Church

June 24, 2021 • Pastor Jenni Clayville

The cross was a cruel form of punishment reserved for slaves, and thieves, and others with little to no earthly status. In His obedience to the Father, Jesus willingly gave His life upon that cross. In this letter to the Philippians, Paul illuminates Jesus's character: that He’s self-emptying instead of self-magnifying. Don’t be mistaken—this isn’t just some coincidence happening to Jesus. He is actually entering into His mission fully and willingly, and not as a passive victim.