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Most of us have about a million things to think about on any given day. With so much to think about it can be hard to have peace of mind. But having peace of mind may not have as much to do with how much we think about, but what we think about. We're continuing our series entitled "Heartbeat" and today, we're picking up on a subject that Pastor Clay started last week, peace. One of the major areas where we struggle is in having "peace of mind" but as Pastor Clay's going to explain, peace of mind is possible. We just have to make sure we're thinking about the right things.

Everybody wants peace in their lives. Everybody needs peace in their lives, and people will look for peace in almost anything. Followers of Jesus know that He has promised us that we can have peace. So, why do so many professing Christians still struggle with anxiety, worry, and fear? Today we move into chapter 4 of our study of the book of Philippians in our series entitled "Heartbeat." We've seen lots of great applications for our lives throughout this study and today as Pastor Clay is going to explain, Paul addresses four areas where peace is critical for our lives. As you'll hear today, peace is something that God wants us to have and this week, we're going to hear exactly what we need to do to have peace in our lives.

How hard is it to spot a a believer in Jesus Christ? That may seem like a strange question, but have you ever known someone that claimed they were a Christian, but their lifestyle showed something else? In our series entitled “Heartbeat,” we continue to see the Apostle Paul leaving no doubt that Jesus Christ was his heartbeat. Today Pastor Clay is leading us through the last part of chapter three, where we find two very distinct lifestyles described. One thing is clear in looking at this passage today, it shouldn't be hard to spot a believer.

Time, it's probably the most valuable asset we have. What makes it so valuable is the fact that every single one of us know that it's limited. Time is basically broken into three parts, past, present, and future, and as we continue our series entitled, 'Heartbeat' from the book of Philippians, Pastor Clay's going to show us today where the Apostle Paul spent the majority of his time. Paul was a man that had been through a lot and had given a lot for the building of God's kingdom, but as we'll hear today Paul didn't get hung up on the past, and his present, well it was simply an opportunity to move toward his future. Each of us only has so much time on this earth. So it might be good to ask, where do you spend your time?

In our culture today, there are many people who know things about Jesus; they may know when He lived, how He died and they may even know Who He claimed to be and what He came to do. But is it possible for people to know all kinds of things about Jesus, but not actually know Jesus? Today Pastor Clay is taking us to Philippians 3:10-11 to see how the Apostle Paul describes what it means to "Know Christ" and nowhere is the Apostle Paul's heartbeat for Christ more clearly seen than in today's passage.

As we move into the second half of our study of the book of Philippians in our series entitled, 'Heartbeat,' the Apostle Paul has a warning for us concerning the false doctrine of works salvation. As you'll hear Pastor Clay say in today's message, a group of people known as Judaizers were going around teaching people that believing in Jesus was good, it just wasn't good enough. There was something more that had to be done if you wanted to be saved. As you'll hear today, Paul's response was swift and sure, and he leaves no doubt that salvation has nothing to do with what we do for God, and everything to do with what God did for us.

We're continuing our series entitled, "Heartbeat," from the New Testament book of Philippians. We pray that this study has been profitable in helping you discover how to make Christ your heartbeat. In today's message, Pastor Clay is taking us back Philippians 2:12-30. As we've looked at aspects of our life that should be evident when Christ is our heartbeat, we've seen the Apostle Paul show how action is an essential part of our walk with Christ, how our attitude has to be one that honors Christ and that God wants to use our lives to attract others to Him. The final aspect we'll be looking at today is affection. As Pastor Clay will explain, the relationship we have with the men and women who are part of our church is a very unique one. It's one that shouldn't be taken for granted and shouldn't be wasted.

Heartbeat...that's the name of the current series that Pastor Clay is taking us through as we study the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippian church. It's clear from what Paul has to say that Jesus Christ was Paul's heartbeat and as Pastor Clay has explained the last couple of weeks, when Christ is our heartbeat it affects our actions and our attitudes. This week, we continue in chapter 2, verses 12 through 30. Listen in as Pastor Clay explains that those actions and attitudes become an attraction, drawing people to Christ.

Do you remember what your life was like before Jesus Christ? Can you imagine where you would be if God had not worked in your life? As we continue our series entitled, 'Heartbeat" we're working our way through the book of Philippians. Today we're going to look at another aspect of our faith, and that is, attitude. As you'll hear Pastor Clay say in today's message, an attitude of gratitude is vital if we're going to "Do all things without grumbling and disputing." That may sound impossible, and in our strength it is, but with God's power working through us anything's possible.

Pastor Clay is on vacation this week. Join us next week for Part 7 of the "Heartbeat" series.