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How do you manage the disappointment of life? Is it even possible to find the contentment we’re always looking for? Here at the end of his letter to the Philippians, Paul shows us the secret of true contentment.

Where can we find tranquility? What can we give to get peace? Who doesn’t want to glide instead of fighting the air, to float instead of floundering? This week’s passage offers good news about release from anxiety and rest in relationship with God.

Conflict among Christians is to be expected, and sadly it can often turn into ugly divisive fights. But God tells us that as followers of Christ it is vital that we manage our differences in a radically different way. Join us this week as we continue our journey through the book of Philippians and we learn how to fight like Christians

How do we take hold of all that God has for us? Paul's passage today gives us a look at the answer.

The deepest desire, and the most haunting question, in our lives is, "Am I seen? Am I loved?" Joy is when we get a taste of our desire to be seen and loved. But how do we find joy? Paul shows us in this passage.

No matter how much progress we make, the history of this world and our lives in it oftentimes feels like a long defeat. Is there any way to fight the long defeat without being buried by it? In this passage, Paul takes this question head on.

Many don't like the idea of obedience, but in the Bible we find that obedience to God's will is the way to true freedom. In today's sermon, we explore the ethical exhortations Paul gives to the Philippians as a way towards joyful obedience.

In a world full of hatred and division, the greatest need has always been and continues to be for more love. But what is love? What does it look like in action? This passage shows us.

Where is the real life we’re all looking for? Does it even exist? Paul is in a Roman jail cell, facing execution. And yet he’s full of life and joy. How? For Paul, it’s all about the gospel of Jesus.

Paul is in the furnace of suffering. But he’s overflowing with joy. How can he do that? And what’s more: How can you rejoice in the furnace of suffering and evil? This passage addresses the question head on.