The book of Philippians has a common theme of Joy throughout the book.  We all face anxiety and worry in this life but what do we do when we experience those things. Paul instructed the church at Philippi on how to handle those emotions in chapter 4.

As Christians we can tend to get fascinated in learning about the end times which is a good thing.  However, we can sometimes focus on the wrong things and instead we need to know what we are to do while we are waiting for the Lord's return.  Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 3 what we are to do while we are waiting.  

Powerful message on dying to self and living for Jesus.

In Acts 19 the Apostle Paul makes a return trip to Ephesus and encounters twelve disciples where he asks them if they had received the Holy Spirit since they believed.  I believe if the Apostle Paul were here today he would ask that same question of some Christians today.  There was something lacking in the disciples that led to that question being asked.  Oftentimes there are Christians who don't have an understanding of the Holy Spirit and His role in the life of the believer.  While the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is not necessary for salvation, it is needed to be an effective witness in the world today.

Jeremiah 38