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Philippians | Contentment & Giving | July 25

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Sermon by Michael Bailey on July 25, 2021.

In Philippians 4:10-20, Paul concludes his letter with gratitude to the Philippian church. They came to his aid when he needed it the most. As he wraps up, two themes rise to the top: the secret of contentment and the blessing of giving.

Philippians | Contentment & Giving | July 25
Michael Bailey
Midweek Podcast | Gratitude, Contentment, and Being in the Mission Together
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Kent Bateman

Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18

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Sermon by Brandon Clements on July 18, 2021.

While we aren’t in total control of our circumstance, we have within us the ability to cultivate the type of people we want to become. So how do we do that? In Philippians 4:8-9, Paul shows us in practical ways how we can anchor joy down into our bones.

Philippians | The Skillful Management of Attention | July 18
Brandon Clements
Midweek Podcast | Resources on Neuroplasticity + New Segment!
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Brandon Clements

Philippians | An Unsinkable Joy | July 11

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Sermon by Andrew Flowers on July 11, 2021.

Philippians 4:6-7 states to "Rejoice always. Don’t be anxious about anything." A verse like this oftentimes is posted to social media feeds in an artsy graphic as it seems like good advice for our virtual world. Yet beyond the screen, applying this scripture to the realities of life can sometimes seem impossible or at least incredibly difficult. In today's sermon, we learn how to put this into practice and make it possible to live by.

Philippians | An Unsinkable Joy | July 11
Andrew Flowers
Midweek Podcast | Doomscrolling, Self-Help, and the Buoyancy of Joy
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Andrew Flowers

Philippians | You Got to Hold On | July 4

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Sermon by Jake Blair on July 4, 2021.

Following after Jesus can be hard. It takes work. No one stumbles into godliness, but it is a disciplined pursuit often full of sacrifice and suffering. In today’s passage, we'll see why we need to hold on to Christ, how we need to hold on to Christ and examples of what it looks like to hold on to Christ.

Philippians | You Got to Hold On | July 4
Jake Blair
Midweek Podcast | Jesus is The Gaines
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Allen Tipping

Philippians | Surpassing Worth | June 27

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Sermon by Michael Bailey for June 27, 2021.

In Philippians 3:1-11, we’ll see what really pushes us toward being Jesus-centered by reminding of us of how good Jesus truly is.

Philippians | Surpassing Worth | June 27
Michael Bailey
Midweek Podcast | Faithfulness is Getting Back Up
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Ant Frederick

Philippians | Gospel Friendships and Gospel Goodbyes | June 20

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Sermon by Brandon Clements on June 20.

In Philippians 2:19-30, we see a “gospel goodbye" that Paul didn't necessarily want to have but he did. And in the process, he was able to spread his Kingdom joy to others.

Philippians | Gospel Friendships and Gospel Goodbyes | June 20
Brandon Clements
Midweek Podcast | Friendships and Ministry Relationships
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Brandon Clements

Philippians | Joy in Our Perseverance | June 13

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Sermon by Jacob Kirby on June 13.

In this passage, Paul shows us how our obedience leads to joy. Rather than viewing God as restrictive, when we obey God we grow in His joy towards us, the world’s joy, our leaders’ joy, and our joy.

Philippians | Joy in our Perseverance | June 13
Jacob Kirby
Midweek Podcast | Ministry is Sacrifice
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Tim Olsen

Philippians | The Way of Jesus vs. The Way of Caesar | June 6

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Sermon by Jake Blair on June 6.

In our previous teaching, we learned that unity is one of the distinct markers of being citizens of Jesus’ kingdom. But we are a diverse people, so how do we practically live that out? How is it possible to be a church family? In today’s teaching, Paul answers this by offering some of the densest theology on Jesus found in the New Testament.

Philippians | The Way of Jesus vs The Way of Caesar | June 6
Jake Blair
Midweek Podcast | Good Theology, Bad Math
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Jon Ludovina

Philippians | Live as Citizens of the Gospel | May 30

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Sermon by Brandon Clements on May 30.

While the church in Philippi lived in a different context than us, the call is still the same. We are to live as citizens of the gospel of the King. In this week’s teaching, we'll unpack three ways in which we can live out our Kingdom citizenship.

Philippians | Live as Citizens of the Gospel | May 30
Brandon Clements
Midweek Podcast | "Are you going to follow your king?"
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Ryan Rike

Philippians | Joy in Life or Death | May 23

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Sermon by Adam Gibson on May 23.

Paul, who started this church, is now in prison and in a season of suffering. Yet in this letter, Paul writes some of the most famously joyful, grateful verses in the whole Bible. How is he able to do this? What can we learn from Paul about joy and gratitude that can carry us even on our worst days?

Today's passage gives us more insight into the answer: The pain of life, when we are with Jesus, becomes like birth pain.

Philippians | Joy in Life or Death | May 23
Adam Gibson
Midweek Podcast | Tertullian, Ted Lasso, and the Gift of Suffering
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Michael Bailey

Philippians | The Unstoppable Kingdom | May 16

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Sermon by Ant Frederick for May 16, 2021.

In this passage, Paul’s proper view of Jesus and His mission empowers him to view his entire life through making much of Him. The same is true for us. Valuing Jesus as our greatest treasure allows us to keep the "main thing" the "main thing," even through immense pain.

Philippians | The Unstoppable Kingdom | May 16
Ant Frederick
Midweek Podcast | "Someone has to go first"
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Ant Frederick

Philippians | God Don't Quit | May 9

Sermon by Michael Bailey on May 9, 2021.

Philippians | God Don't Quit | May 9
Michael Bailey
Midweek Podcast | New Series + What's Coming Up
Jake Blair, Melissa Fennell, and Michael Bailey
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