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In this passage, we’ll be looking at how Paul warns the Philippian Church against placing their confidence in anything outside of Jesus. It can be tempting to trust in religious practices or in our own accomplishments, but only faith in Jesus can save.  #BibleStudy #Paul #Philippians3 #Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon

In this passage, we’ll be looking at how Paul warns the Philippian Church against placing their confidence in anything outside of Jesus. It can be tempting to trust in religious practices or in our own accomplishments, but only faith in Jesus can save.  #BibleStudy #Paul #Philippians3 #Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Sermon

Through Christ, friends can become as close and important as family. The apostle Paul calls Timothy a son and Epaphroditus a brother. Learn how Christ transforms and deepens relationships.  #ChristianFriendship #Philippians #FriendsBecomeFamily #BibleStudy #Paul #Timothy #Epaphroditus #FamilyInChrist #ChristianCommunity

Through Christ, friends can become as close and important as family. The apostle Paul calls Timothy a son and Epaphroditus a brother. Learn how Christ transforms and deepens relationships.  #ChristianFriendship #Philippians #FriendsBecomeFamily #BibleStudy #Paul #Timothy #Epaphroditus #FamilyInChrist #ChristianCommunity

How can you shine as a light in the world? This passage teaches us to do all things without grumbling or disputing, hold fast to the word of life, and rejoice together. This is God's recipe for a brilliant life! #ShiningLight #Philippians2 #Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #LightOfTheWorld #WordOfLife #Rejoice #Sermon

How can you shine as a light in the world? This passage teaches us to do all things without grumbling or disputing, hold fast to the word of life, and rejoice together. This is God's recipe for a brilliant life! #ShiningLight #Philippians2 #Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #LightOfTheWorld #WordOfLife #Rejoice #Sermon

Why would the Bible say, "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling"? That phrase sounds terrifying, and it seems to clash with the love and security we have in Christ. But in Philippians 2:12-13 we discover two golden truths that are meant to be held together: we work out our salvation with fear and trembling AND God works in us to will and to work for his good pleasure. These two truth...

Why would the Bible say, "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling"? That phrase sounds terrifying, and it seems to clash with the love and security we have in Christ. But in Philippians 2:12-13 we discover two golden truths that are meant to be held together: we work out our salvation with fear and trembling AND God works in us to will and to work for his good pleasure. These two truth...

In this message we learn that the apostle Paul calls us to unity by having the mind of Christ. He reminds us of the blessings we have received in Christ and therefore calls us to humility, looking to the interests of others above our own. Paul points to Christs' life and death as the example for our attitudes and actions with the end result being the glory of God the Father. Join us at cefc.church...

In this message we learn that the apostle Paul calls us to unity by having the mind of Christ. He reminds us of the blessings we have received in Christ and therefore calls us to humility, looking to the interests of others above our own. Paul points to Christs' life and death as the example for our attitudes and actions with the end result being the glory of God the Father. Join us at cefc.church...

Jesus sees how people are harassed, hurting, and helpless, and He looks on us with compassion. In this passage, Jesus uses the illustration of sheep without a shepherd to describe our desperate condition and our need for His care, guidance and protection. Then Jesus describes people as a great harvest ready to be gathered. The fields are ready, the need is urgent, and Jesus calls His followers to...

Jesus sees how people are harassed, hurting, and helpless, and He looks on us with compassion. In this passage, Jesus uses the illustration of sheep without a shepherd to describe our desperate condition and our need for His care, guidance and protection. Then Jesus describes people as a great harvest ready to be gathered. The fields are ready, the need is urgent, and Jesus calls His followers to...

What makes life worth living? The apostle Paul's life gives us a window into the mind of a man struggling and suffering with the injustices of life and the challenges of old age. His words offer profound insight into what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose found in Christ. #LifeWorthLiving #reasontolive #purpose #Jesus

What makes life worth living? The apostle Paul's life gives us a window into the mind of a man struggling and suffering with the injustices of life and the challenges of old age. His words offer profound insight into what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose found in Christ. #LifeWorthLiving #reasontolive #purpose #Jesus

God is amazingly able to use bad things for good. The worst that people throw against you, God is able to use for good. But what is good? Good is the advancement of the gospel. That is more important than health or happiness or anything else that we might pursue in this life. God can use bad things to advance His Gospel, and this is a reason to rejoice! Join us at cefc.church #Philippians #Philipp...

God is amazingly able to use bad things for good. The worst that people throw against you, God is able to use for good. But what is good? Good is the advancement of the gospel. That is more important than health or happiness or anything else that we might pursue in this life. God can use bad things to advance His Gospel, and this is a reason to rejoice! Join us at cefc.church #Philippians #Philipp...

Have you ever wondered what you should pray for the people you love? Of course you could pray for health or happiness or long life. Those are fine prayers. But if you really love someone, you will pray a bigger prayer. This passage and this message introduce us to a big, powerful prayer that we can pray for those we love.  #prayer #modelprayer #love #fruitofrighteousness

Have you ever wondered what you should pray for the people you love? Of course you could pray for health or happiness or long life. Those are fine prayers. But if you really love someone, you will pray a bigger prayer. This passage and this message introduce us to a big, powerful prayer that we can pray for those we love.  #prayer #modelprayer #love #fruitofrighteousness

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The apostle Paul had joy even in prison. If Paul can have joy in prison, then we can have joy even when life is not going the way we expected. What are our reasons for joy? Listen and discover three reasons for joy in Christ. Join us at cefc.church. #joy #reasonsforjoy #prayer #partnership #promise #Philippians

The apostle Paul had joy even in prison. If Paul can have joy in prison, then we can have joy even when life is not going the way we expected. What are our reasons for joy? Listen and discover three reasons for joy in Christ. Join us at cefc.church. #joy #reasonsforjoy #prayer #partnership #promise #Philippians

The frequent pairing of "grace and peace" in Paul’s letters in the New Testament highlights their importance in the Christian experience. "Grace" initiates and sustains our relationship with God, and "peace" is the result. This first message of our new sermon series in Philippians highlights some of the ways grace and peace impact the Christian’s daily life and make all the difference in the world...

The frequent pairing of "grace and peace" in Paul’s letters in the New Testament highlights their importance in the Christian experience. "Grace" initiates and sustains our relationship with God, and "peace" is the result. This first message of our new sermon series in Philippians highlights some of the ways grace and peace impact the Christian’s daily life and make all the difference in the world...

Have you ever faced a situation so overwhelming that you didn't know what to do? If you've ever prayed, "God, I don't know what to do, but my eyes are on You," then this is the next step: It is time to praise! We can praise even when we are still in the midst of our problem because our Lord is bigger than our problems. Join us in 2 Chronicles 20 as we discover the power of praise and learn when to...