It’s easy to get discouraged with all that’s going on in our world. The headlines are hard to take. And often the headlines of our own circumstances don’t feel much better. The book of Philippians takes a look inside the mind of a person who faced more tragic headlines than one person should ever have to confront. But in the midst of that suffering, his faith gave him joy that is inexplicable apart from the power of God. The good news is that the joy he found is available for us. Join us as we study this book and seek to lay hold of “Inextinguishable Joy.”

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God's Promise
God's Promise

Finances are a source of stress for many people, but God promises to provide. This message considers that promise and the attitude toward money that gives peace and security.

Philippians 4:14-20 // [outline]

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The Secret of Contentment
The Secret of Contentment

We live at a time when we have more than ever but feel more dissatisfied just the same. Satisfaction can seem like it’s always just around the corner. This message looks at the secret of contentment and some of the lies that keep us from it.

Philippians 4:10-13 // [outline]

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Lay Hold of God's Peace
Lay Hold of God's Peace

There’s more to worry about than ever before, but most of our means of coping with worry either don’t work or make things worse. This message looks at how to let go of our anxiety and lay hold of God’s peace.

Philippians 4:1-9 // [outline]

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God's Not Finished
God's Not Finished

Fog and uncertainty can bog us down and keep us from moving forward. But God is not finished with us. In today’s message we look at the help He gives to press on in the life He calls us to through the images of the athlete, the imitator and the citizen of heaven.

Philippians 3:12-21 // [outline]

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Joy Lays Down its Credentials
Joy Lays Down its Credentials

As we continue our study of joy, today we consider the exhausting pursuit of the credentials that people look to for confidence before God and others. Many people try to affirm their worth through morality, religion or success, but the Bible calls us to a different path that involves laying down our credentials to receive something far greater.

Philippians 3:1-11 // [outline]

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A Change of Preoccupation
A Change of Preoccupation

Sometimes, the Bible feels too abstract. We read what it says but still don’t know what it looks like. This message shows us what God can do to change a person’s life by looking at the changed lives of two first century disciples. They help us see that God isn’t just about platitudes but power to change.

Philippians 2:19-30 // [outline]

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Power to Change
Power to Change

Discontentment affects different people in different ways. Sometimes our frustration is with the world. People and circumstances feed our complaints. But sometimes, our biggest complaints are against ourselves. We’re not content with who we are or what we’ve done. We never measure up. This message looks at how to harness the power God gives us to change and move from discontentment to joy.

Philippians 2:12-18 // [outline]

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The Path Toward True Greatness
The Path Toward True Greatness

The path toward true greatness requires rethinking what it means to be great. We can do this by laying hold of the help and example of Jesus who was greatly honoured, precisely because He was willing to humble Himself.

Philippians 2:1-11 // [outline]

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God's Gifts Come in Pairs
God's Gifts Come in Pairs

Trials are an unavoidable part of life. But they’re all the more painful when we don’t see them coming. For God’s people, the Bible describes both salvation and suffering as gifts of a gracious God who loves us. Understanding God’s purpose in trials can give hope and strength in the face of our challenges.

Philippians 1:27-30 // [outline]

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How to Declaw Death
How to Declaw Death

Many people face death with fear and regret. But the Bible presents a way of living that results in hope, confidence and even anticipation in the face of death. This talk presents a clear path for anyone to examine their life in light of Scripture and find the confidence that God provides to face death.

Philippians 1:19-26 // [outline]

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Paul Sadler, Lead Pastor

Paul Sadler, Lead Pastor