November 2021

Finding Joy Together

Paul begins chapter 4 of Philippians with 8 imperatives for living like Jesus. What begins with a new way of thinking works its way through all that we do.  



Confession

On Sunday nights in November, we will be looking at four aspects of prayer using the acronym ACTS: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication. This week we will talk about how we need to interact with God and one another about our sin problem: confession.  



Moving Forward

Paul understands something that would help us all: we’re not there yet. In the meantime, we need to keep moving forward in the direction God wants us to go.  



Adoration

On Sunday nights in November, we will be looking at four aspects of prayer using the acronym ACTS: adoration, confession, thanksgiving and supplication. This week we will talk about a frequently overlooked part of prayer: our adoration for God.   



Know Jesus

Identity is a popular topic in today’s culture. Who we are and who we know have a lot to do with how people interact with us. In Philippians 3, Paul emphasizes that the most important thing about us is our relationship with Jesus.  



October 2021

Worthy of Honor

In Philippians 1:27, Paul encourages Christians to live “lives worthy of the gospel.” In chapter 2 he says that begins by changing our mindset to think like Jesus, the he closes the chapter by giving examples of two people who are living that life. How are we living?  



Trust Me

When doubts spreads too far, it begins to erode our trust in God. Throughout scripture God’s people struggled with this problem. When we turn to scripture, we can find constant reminders of why God has earned their trust and ours.  



Shine Like Lights

After explaining how Jesus considered His life on earth, Paul explains how we can be more like Him. When we follow the example of Jesus, our lights can shine to point others to Him.  



I Doubt It

Having doubts that affect our faith often makes us feel guilty, although most Christians will have doubts at some point. What’s important is whether we remain in doubt or get up and move back toward faith. Don’t let your doubt define you.  



Think Like Jesus

In Philippians 2, Paul tells Christians that we should think differently. Scientists call it neuroplasticity. Paul calls it having the same mind as Jesus. It begins with thinking of others and leads to God being glorified.