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In Philippians 4:1-3, Paul addresses a real conflict within the church and highlights the importance of preserving unity among believers. Throughout the letter, he has repeatedly called the church to humility, Christlikeness, and standing firm together in the Lord. Paul begins by expressing his deep love for the Philippians, referring to them as his joy and crown, and urging them to remain united...

In Philippians 3:12-14, Paul calls believers to live with their eyes fixed on the future rather than being captive to the past. Although he has not yet attained perfection or experienced the fullness of the resurrection, he refuses to become complacent. Instead, he presses on toward the goal, pursuing the prize of God’s upward call in Christ. Paul warns against two dangers that can distract believ...

In Philippians 3:8-11, Paul explains why he was willing to give up everything for Christ. Having once trusted in his religious achievements and personal righteousness, he came to see that all of it was worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus Christ as Lord. Paul desired not only to know Christ personally but also to be found in Him, relying on the righteousness that comes throu...

In Philippians 3:1-9, Paul shifts the focus from humility to living a Christ-centered life. He warns believers to be on guard against false teachers who add human works to the gospel, insisting that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone rather than religious rituals or personal effort. Using his own life as an example, Paul explains that if anyone could have trusted in religious heritage,...

In Philippians 2:25-30, Paul presents Epaphroditus as a powerful example of Christlike humility and service. As Paul continues his call for unity through humility, he points to Epaphroditus, whom he describes as a beloved brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier in the gospel. Though he became seriously ill while serving Paul, Epaphroditus was more concerned about the church’s worries than his o...

In Philippians 2:19-30, Paul shares his travel plans for Timothy, Epaphroditus, and himself, but the passage is about more than logistics. Paul desires mutual encouragement between himself and the Philippian believers, hoping Timothy will strengthen the church and return with news of their continued faithfulness. More importantly, Paul presents Timothy as a living example of Christlike character....

In Philippians 2:12-18, Paul writes as a loving spiritual father, encouraging the believers in Philippi to keep moving forward in Christ. Rather than correcting them, he commends their obedience and urges them to continue growing in spiritual maturity, even in his absence. Paul reminds them that God is actively working in them according to His will and purpose, calling them to yield their lives fu...

Paul reminds the Philippian church that unity and joy are preserved through humility. While pride and selfish ambition create division, believers are called to follow the example of Christ by thinking of others, serving others, and sacrificing for others. Though fully God, Jesus humbled Himself by becoming a servant and obediently dying on the cross. Because of His humility, God highly exalted Him...

In our passage today, Paul pours out his hopes and desires for this beloved church. Let’s look together at Paul’s heart for the church in Philippi.

Paul has already walked through many challenges, and the book of Acts tells the story in full. Yet at every turn we see his steady faithfulness. Today, Paul offers the church—and us—wisdom for living faithfully in Christ. As we face the challenges of life, join us as we explore the wisdom God provides for every step of the journey.

In Philippians 1, Paul prays that God’s love would abound in the lives of His people so that Christ would be glorified. He also celebrates the advance of the gospel—whether through his imprisonment or the boldness of believers around him—showing his deep desire for more lives to be reached. These two themes meet in one central truth: when God’s love grows in us, the gospel moves through us. Today...

Paul longed—he yearned—for another opportunity to show the love of Christ to this church. Though miles separated them, they were never far from his mind. And knowing he could not be there in person to support them, Paul turned to something even more powerful. Paul prayed for the church. Join us as we explore Paul’s prayer for the believers in Philippi.

The same Gospel that transformed Paul’s life is the very message our hearts need today. Jesus was the answer then, and He remains the way, the truth, and the life. Join us as we step into Paul’s opening words to the Philippian church in Philippians 1:1–8.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll walk through Philippians one verse at a time. Though it is one of Paul’s prison epistles—along with Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon—the joyful tone of the letter can make that easy to forget. Philippians isn’t written to correct false teaching; it is Paul’s heartfelt expression of love and gratitude for a church that stood faithfully with him. Join as we explore the s...

The ancient Greeks and Romans believed the will of their gods could only be discovered through divination—through ‘speaking to the spirits.’ But Paul teaches us something far greater: we can truly know the will of God. As we conclude this series of messages, our aim is to uncover God’s will as we move into, through, and out of the trials we face.

John writes in 1 John 5:13 that believers may know they possess eternal life. Today’s passage lays out three proofs of that eternal life—three ways God confirms that a place is prepared for His people. Join us as we explore 1 Peter 1:3-7.

Because of our fallen condition, we often struggle to fully surrender to God’s will and His plan. Our natural impulse is to hold tightly to control and manage life on our own terms. Pastor Schmidt will explore the fact that God’s way is always best—even when we cannot see the whole picture or understand all that He is doing.

For many believers, the words of Psalm 23 have been among the final Scriptures spoken over them as they prepared to pass into the presence of the Shepherd Himself. Charles Spurgeon once called it “the pearl of psalms,” and rightly so—its beauty is simple, its truth profound, and its comfort timeless. With that in mind, today we turn our attention to some practical ways we can trust God in seasons...

Because of our fallen nature, trials can stop us in our tracks. But God’s way isn’t retreat—it’s steady, faithful movement, even if it’s slow. Israel built the wall in 52 days, yet the enemy never stopped working against them. And Nehemiah gives us the pattern we need when life presses hard: pray, trust, and take the next step. That’s how we keep moving through the fire.

Everyone faces discouragement—whether they walk closely with God or feel far from Him. In Nehemiah 4 we meet a people who were ready to give up on the work God had given them. Their discouragement was real, but through Nehemiah’s leadership they learned to lift their eyes from their troubles and look to the Lord. Together we’ll explore how God helped them move forward in faith.

Living the Christian life is far more than collecting spiritual information or agreeing with biblical truths in our minds; it’s a call to a faith that takes shape in how we speak, act, love, and persevere. James reminds us that genuine faith is never static or theoretical—it moves, it obeys, it serves, and it shows itself in the everyday moments where our trust in Christ becomes visible. Join us a...