As we navigate life, we often try to 1) find something to hold on to, and 2) seek shade from the heat. Key Idea: We live the generous and joyful life by holding on to the Son, and living in the shadow of death. How to live the generous and joyful life:

Key idea: Jesus is eager to extend mercy to those who eagerly seek it in faith.

Key Idea: Hold tightly to wisdom in a world of folly, and hold loosely to life under the sun.

I. Be Blessed by the Gospel of Christ (2:1) Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. II. Live Out the Gospel in Love (2:2-4)      A. Be United in Your Relationships (2:2)      B. Be Humble in Your Attitude (2:3)      C. Be Selfless in Your Service (2:4) 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Corinthians […]

Key Idea: Following Jesus means trusting and valuing Him more than everything The Set-up (vv. 1-3) Following Jesus means…

Key Idea:Faithful living and living by faith are the pathways to joy 1.Faithful living and living by faith a.Be faithful b.Live by faith 2….are the pathways to joy a.Joy comes when we experience life as a gift (not a god) b.Joy comes when we embrace our limits and live by faith c.Joy comes when we […]