(The beginning of the message was not recorded, so manuscript also provided)... This morning we finish our study in Philippians. We've seen how God is at work to advance the Gospel in his people and in the world. In the final verses of the book, Paul thanks the Philippians for their partnership in this work, especially because their gift reveals God's work in their lives. Is your life bearing fruit for the kingdom, more and more over time?

(The beginning of the message was not recorded, so manuscript also provided)... This morning we finish our study in Philippians. We've seen how God is at work to advance the Gospel in his people and in the world. In the final verses of the book, Paul thanks the Philippians for their partnership in this work, especially because their gift reveals God's work in their lives. Is your life bearing fruit for the kingdom, more and more over time?

In every church, in every heart, there exists a lack of peace - a lack of peace that can only be conquered through knowing and trusting Jesus. For us to have joy in the Christian life, even in this present age, we must trust God, and know him near. That is the key to the gentleness, peace, and joy that is available through the Gospel of peace with God - trusting and obeying.

In every church, in every heart, there exists a lack of peace - a lack of peace that can only be conquered through knowing and trusting Jesus. For us to have joy in the Christian life, even in this present age, we must trust God, and know him near. That is the key to the gentleness, peace, and joy that is available through the Gospel of peace with God - trusting and obeying.

(Begins with a Senior Minister Search Team update.) After telling the Philippians to pursue just one thing - knowing God - he goes on to tell them that God will help them live out the citizenship they already have. As we come to know God better, we will behave more and more like his family. That includes recognizing that this world isn't our home, these bodies' appetites aren't our highest pursuit, and our fellow believers aren't the enemy!

(Begins with a Senior Minister Search Team update.) After telling the Philippians to pursue just one thing - knowing God - he goes on to tell them that God will help them live out the citizenship they already have. As we come to know God better, we will behave more and more like his family. That includes recognizing that this world isn't our home, these bodies' appetites aren't our highest pursuit, and our fellow believers aren't the enemy!

We can be frustrated in our pursuit of joy when we try to find it in too many places. We can also be frustrated by seeking it in the WRONG places. True joy can only be found in one place - in the Lord, pushing and striving and straining to know him and his resurrection and to attain the prize of an eternity with him.

We can be frustrated in our pursuit of joy when we try to find it in too many places. We can also be frustrated by seeking it in the WRONG places. True joy can only be found in one place - in the Lord, pushing and striving and straining to know him and his resurrection and to attain the prize of an eternity with him.

Paul tells us that God is working in us, working both in our works and in our very wills. What is it he wants? For us to bring our salvation to its fulfillment: growing in Christ's, submitting to him without grumbling, holding forth the light of salvation to the lost, and rejoicing with our fellow Christians. This is how God works in us for his glory and pleasure.

Paul tells us that God is working in us, working both in our works and in our very wills. What is it he wants? For us to bring our salvation to its fulfillment: growing in Christ's, submitting to him without grumbling, holding forth the light of salvation to the lost, and rejoicing with our fellow Christians. This is how God works in us for his glory and pleasure.