Jesus, the Joy Bringer
December 26, 2021 Jesus brings joy and there is great joy in His birth and ministry. What is joy? How does Jesus really bring joy? How is this different from...
Becoming One: the developing unity of the church as the community of Christ
November 08, 2020 We are one because of Jesus, but we are becoming one through Jesus. In Philippians Paul calls a community in tension, where divisions exist, toward unity by...
A Multi-Ethnic, Kingdom-Oriented Community
September 8/9, 2018 The church as a multi-ethnic, Kingdom-oriented community is central to the gospel of Jesus Christ. What does it mean to move beyond the frameworks of divisive thinking,...
Multiplied Joy
February 10/11, 2018 Philippians 4:4-23 highlights the call “rejoice in the Lord always” as Paul brings this letter to a close.
Joy that Grows
February 3/4, 2018 This week, Pastor Matt unpacks Philippians 3:15-4:3 and explores themes of spiritual growth in relation to joy.
Focused Joy
January 27/28, 2018 This sermon from Philippians 3:1-14 brings attention to Paul’s unstoppable focus on Christ in his life and ministry, and what we can learn from him in that....
Shared Joy
January 20/21, 2018 This week of our “Unshackled” series on Philippians focuses on the call from Philippians 2:12-30 to shine like stars and two examples of joyful service in Timothy...
Joy that Gives
January 13/14, 2018 This week focuses on God’s people as the community of joy under Christ, the ultimate bringer of joy as Messiah. Key text: Philippians 1:27-2:11
The Joy of Faith
January 6/7, 2018 An introduction to the book of Philippians, the letter and its themes, the situation of the Apostle Paul, and the situation of the Philippian believers. Key Passage:...
Deep: Changed with God
January 9/10, 2016 Key Passage: Philippians 2:12-13