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We face discontentment and danger on all sides, whether from sickness, health, poverty, or wealth. Yet in whatever circumstances we find ourselves, Paul calls us to the one who can strengthen us and teach us to be content—Jesus Christ. Through seeking...

Paul consistently exhorts the church to follow his example of Gospel faithfulness. He famously told the Corinthian church to imitate him as he imitated Christ and places the same charge on the Philippian church. As we examine Paul’s interaction with...

What thoughts or ideas fill your mind on a daily basis? Do they point you towards God or distract from him? The Apostle Paul challenges to think and consequently act in a way that draws us nearer to our Lord.

Few would argue that our actions flow out of our thoughts. In this passage, the Apostle Paul identifies how the thoughts we choose to dwell on impact our enjoying the God of Peace.

Peace. Many think this means just the absence of war or violence, but God’s peace goes far deeper than that. Paul wants nothing more for his beloved church in Philippi to experience it. In fact, in this week’s passage, he tells them it’s within their...

Few would argue that our actions flow out of our thoughts. In this passage, the Apostle Paul identifies how the thoughts we choose to dwell on the impact our enjoying the God of Peace.

Our culture is currently facing an anxiety epidemic. As Christians, we are not immune. How does God’s word help us face anxiety and depression and cultivate joy and peace in Jesus? In Philippians 4:1-7 Paul helps us answer this question.

Our culture is currently facing an anxiety epidemic. As Christians, we are not immune. How does God’s word help us face anxiety and depression and cultivate joy and peace in Jesus? In Philippians 4:1-7 Paul helps us answer this question.

It seems that there is so much to be anxious for in life. Work brings anxiety. Life choices bring anxiety. Family brings anxiety. The world is full of anxiety. Yet the scriptures show us how to overcome and defeat anxiety. Paul shows us the path...

Our culture is currently facing an anxiety epidemic. As Christians, we are not immune. How does God’s word help us face anxiety and depression and cultivate joy and peace in Jesus? In Philippians 4:1-7 Paul helps us answer this question.

The Christian life is a path of discipleship that can, at times, be difficult. So, in our walk with Jesus, we need to, as the Apostle Paul put it, “press on”. And to “keep on pressing on” requires a proper perspective of our past, the present, and...

Most athletes have to compete knowing that all their work might be for nothing. They can train for years and never even make it on the podium, let alone actually win the top prize. However, the Christian life comes with a promise, that for those who...

Are we there yet? This is a common cry for many things. Road trips. Life circumstances such as starting/finishing school or a career or a relationship. This even goes for heaven. Yet, we can get distracted by all sorts of things. Paul is back this...

We all need reminders from time to time. It is easy to forget what we once knew and so we need people to remind us. Paul does exactly that, he reminds the church in Philippi about the message of the Gospel and it is a reminder all of us need to hear.

A proper Christian perspective is informed by how we view our past, present, and future.

Even if righteousness before God depended on the standards we hold ourselves to, we would all be condemned by that standard. We all fall short. So where should our confidence lie? This text (and many others in the Bible) tells us that our confidence...

Ever been let down by something you thought was the right thing to do? As we continue our series, Paul writes to his friends in Philippi that they don’t need to worry about being let down when it comes to faith in Jesus. Although they see others...

After a fairly “heavy” section of teaching and exhortation to this church that he is so thankful for, Paul takes a “time out” to give the Philippian's examples of two sanctified lives to show them that it’s actually possible to do what he’s been...

Paul sets forward Timothy and Epaphroditus as two flesh and blood examples of his earlier teaching on Christ—examples of serving and suffering, for the sake of Christ, for the joy of others. In the pursuit of embodying these characteristics ourselves...

Even if righteousness before God depended on the standards we hold ourselves to, we would all be condemned by that standard. We all fall short. So where should our confidence lie? This text (and many others in the Bible) tells us that our confidence...