We love dogs, yet we warn others about our dog. "Beware of Dog" is a common warning sign. In the days of Paul, dogs were not domesticated. They ran wild and were feared. Paul warns the Philippian church to look out for the 'dogs' that will steal their joy and he encourages them to "rejoice in the Lord." Pastor Andrew comes to Philippians 3:1-3 and warns us about four different dogs, or joy robbers that are common in our lives. As we kill these various 'dogs' in our life, we find when Jesus gets our worship, we get His joy.

In a general view, most movies have three sets of characters, a lead role, a supporting role, and extras. If we look at Philippians as a movie, Paul has the lead role. Timothy is a supporting character. This week the camera passes by an extra named Epaphroditus. The six verses of Philippians 2:25-30 allow us to pause on Epaphroditus and examine the effect of the gospel on his character. In this eleventh message of the "Surprised By Joy" series, Pastor Andrew examines the life of Epaphroditus as described by Paul. Pastor Andrew also recounts the life Eunora Santiago. With her family, we remember her life and commitment to Jesus Christ. We see to advance God's kingdom, you must relinquish your own.

As we come to Philippians 2:19-24, Paul mentions his desire to send Timothy to the Philippian church. Timothy's character shows a heart longing for Jesus Christ as he serves beside Paul during his imprisonment. This week Pastor Andrew takes us on a journey to look at the how the gospel influenced the lives of Timothy and Paul, and how it should influence our lives. In our journey, we find a truth at the intersection of Hope and Trust, the truth that Jesus is Lord. This is the tenth message in the "Surprised by Joy" series.

Are you able to keep a secret? This is a question that you have probably been asked sometime in your life. Paul reveals that salvation is more than a position, it is also a practice. As we come to the ninth week in Philippians 2:12-18, Pastor Andrew shows us "The Most Obvious Greatest Kept Secret in the World" is that Christians who live like Christ will change the world.

Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus come to the earth and do what He did? Why does any of this matter for my life? Paul answers these questions in his next thoughts. Pastor Andrew comes to Philippians 2:5-11 in a message entitled "Why God become A Man" and shows us that Jesus alone defeated death, making Him the only way to life.

As chapter two of Philippians opens, Paul urges the readers to pay attention to and look out for, not only yourselves, but also others. To develop humility in ourselves is the starting point for the collective unity of the church. Pastor Andrew takes us to Philippians 2:1-4 and shows us the recipe for Christian unity starts with humility.

Headlines are what grab our attention. If the headline is weak, we do not find the story worth reading. The story goes unnoticed. Paul shares with the Philippian church about walking worthy. Our lives together as a church, a unified body of Christ, show the worth of the gospel - a headline that encourages others to read the story. As Pastor Andrew takes us to Philippians 1:27-30, we are reminded that even through suffering and conflict, God is there to helps us endure. As we walk worthy of the gospel, we show its worth. This is the sixth message in the "Surprised By Joy" series.

Paul found that when your life is Christ, there is nothing to fear, that victory is guaranteed. Pastor Andrew takes us to Philippians 1:18-26 for the fifth message in the "Surprised By Joy" series.

Paul is in prison chained to an imperial guard at all times. Yet in the midst of this situation, Paul's main concern is the advancement of the gospel of Christ as he writes "and in that I rejoice." That was Paul's mission. Paul had a grasp of joy in the midst of his circumstances. As we look through Philippians 1:12-18, Pastor Andrew shows us that you get a hold of joy when you refuse to let go of the mission.

As we come to Philippians 1:8, Paul turns his attention to his affection for the Philippian Church and his prayers for them. It is "A Prayer for True Life." Join Pastor Andrew as he shows us that Jesus + Nothing = Everything. This is the third message in the Surprised by Joy" series.