Some form of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” appear a total of 16 times in Paul’s ancient letter to the Philippians. The phrase “in Christ” appears 10 times and there are over 40 references to “Jesus Christ”. So, we can begin to see there is some connection between real joy and abiding in Christ. Just what does Paul mean by this and how might it apply to our life with God today? Join Pastor Jim as he begins this study of Philippians: The Hope of Joy!
Philippians 1:1-11
June 2, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 1:1–11
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Philippians 4:10-23
July 28, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 4:10–23
It has been said that Philippians is the epistle of joy. In part, this is because the words “joy” or “rejoice” appear 16 times in this short letter. The unassailable joy of the Gospel is a theme that runs throughout the NT and it is inextricably connected to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Join Pastor Jim as he wraps up the closing thoughts of the apostle Paul from the ancient letter called Philippians.
Philippians 4:1-9
July 21, 2019 • Curate Kim Thomas • Philippians 4:1–9
The times in Philippi were contentious, and Paul not only knows it but has experienced it. As he encourages his beloved church there, he reminds them how to be “in Christ”, and what that looks like in our daily life as individuals and as members of the body of Christ. He also reminds them of the life-giving promise associated with being “in Christ”. Join TVC’s Curate Kim Thomas as we look at these things from Philippians 4:1-9.
Philippians 3:12-21
July 14, 2019 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Philippians 3:12–21
How can we tell if we are on the wrong road or the right road in our life with God? How do we make progress in our Christian pilgrimage? What impact does the Gospel of grace have on our past, our present and our future? Join Pastor Jim as he explores the answers to these questions and more from the apostle Paul’s ancient letter to the church in Philippi.