Wilton Bible Church

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...

Walking by faith means thanking God for His past blessings, trusting Him through present trials, and waiting confidently for His future promises. Habakkuk lived in a dark and confusing time, yet he discovered a truth that transformed him: “the righteous shall live by his faith.” This realization shifted him from complaining to worshiping, even when every visible circumstance collapsed around him,...

The type of faith God values is faith that is utterly convinced that God keeps His promises. Faith that looks back and remembers what He has done, faith that stands firm in what He is doing now, and faith that looks ahead with confidence in what He has said He will do. It is the kind of trust that holds to God’s word even when the fulfillment is not yet seen, not yet felt, not yet experienced.

The kind of faith that pleases God is faith that starts with God—faith that depends on His promises and rests in His unchanging nature. It is not blind faith, not mystical faith, not hopeful wishing. It is a clear-eyed trust in the God who speaks, the God who acts, and the God who keeps His word. That’s what we see in the woman from Mark 5. She had suffered for years, exhausted every option, and f...

The challenges we face in life are real. They can strengthen our faith or slowly weaken it—but in every moment, God is greater than the challenges before us. He faithfully helps us navigate the temptations and pressures of life so that our response brings honor and glory to Him. As we walk through seasons of difficulty, may we choose to walk by faith. May we hold fast to this truth: though the cha...

Life’s challenges are never easy, but it’s in those very moments that we are called to trust our loving God, who works with purpose in all He allows. And when hardship presses in, these three questions can help draw our hearts back to Him. Join us as we explore the questions that can lead us back to God.

The Bible shows real people who endured trials yet remained faithful by keeping their eyes on the Lord, and God brought them through. In the same way, our lives will hold both good and difficult days, but God leads us through each one when we keep Him before us. Walking by faith begins with remembering that God may place us in challenging situations for His purposes, and in those seasons of testin...

Each year, Wilton Bible Church sets aside a special Sunday to cast a vision for the year ahead. We call it Vision Sunday—also known as Theme Sunday—a time when our church family gathers with anticipation and purpose. Join us as we look back at last year’s theme and celebrate how the Lord has worked in our midst. Then together, we’ll look forward with faith, seeking where God is leading us in the c...

Many things in this world can distract us from having a thankful heart. Yet God’s Word calls us to find reasons to give thanks in all circumstances. As we open Scripture together, we’ll discover how gratitude is not dependent on what surrounds us, but on the One who sustains us.