Living After Sunday

The Christian life is like entering a race, one full of twists and turns that can sometimes feel discouraging. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul encourages believers to press on, no matter the challenges they face. In this discussion, we’ll explore some of the struggles that can cause us to stumble in our journey and why it's crucial to keep running the race.

Paul is telling the church in Philippi that they will encounter visitors who will claim they are lacking in righteousness. Paul himself, however, could boast more than anyone—he was a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee, and had incredible zeal for God. Yet, he considers all of these things as garbage compared to knowing Christ. The same applies to us: we often try to earn righteousness on our own, ofte...

When you think about giving, what comes to mind? For many people in the church, financial giving isn't something we engage in for various reasons. However, we can learn from the church in Philippi, which gave a collective gift and sent it to the Apostle Paul through Epaphroditus. Because of the Gospel, we are encouraged to give, as Jesus gave to us.

When Paul informs the church in Philippi that he is sending Timothy, he does so to provide them with an example of how they should live in a way that is worthy of the Gospel. As believers, it’s essential for us to both have an example to follow and be an example to others.

Grumbling is a natural part of life, but should it be? Paul instructs us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, a process known as sanctification. As we engage in this journey, we come to realize that it’s God working in us, and as a result, we begin to grumble and complain less. In this discussion, we explore the reasons behind our grumbling and how we can shift our focus to the work...

What does it mean to be united with Christ? In Philippians, we learn that our union with Christ brings us encouragement, the comfort of His love, and much more. Being “with Christ” is at the heart of unity and humility, for this is where it all begins. Jesus, in His humility, revealed the depth of His love and perfect unity with the Father. He emptied Himself, and in doing so, was exalted above al...

"To live or die, that is the question." As Christians, we are filled with profound hope. When we die, we enter into Christ's presence, awaiting the final redemption of our bodies when God will create a new heaven and a new earth. Yet, in the meantime, we face suffering in many forms. This suffering can be discouraging, but Christ is with us through it all. The Apostle Paul encourages us, "Whatever...

Suffering is an inevitable part of life. When Paul writes to the church in Philippi, he is enduring both personal hardship and public criticism. Despite these trials, Paul remains undeterred, confident that God will continue His work in believers until the day of Christ.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings people together despite our background or differences. Because of our relationship with Christ we become a community of believers or as Philippians calls it "holy people." As this church gathers together under recognized leadership "overseers and deacons" they participate as a church community and come alongside the apostle Paul as he is in prison in Ephesus. This...