In our study of Philippians, we've seen repeatedly that joy comes not through achievement, wealth, pleasure, or fame; instead, true, real, lasting, eternal joy comes only through the Gospel. Paul gives us the examples of Jesus, Timothy, and Epaphroditus to demonstrate his claim that joy comes only through loving, serving, and trusting God, and sacrificing our own interests for his kingdom and his people.

In our study of Philippians, we've seen repeatedly that joy comes not through achievement, wealth, pleasure, or fame; instead, true, real, lasting, eternal joy comes only through the Gospel. Paul gives us the examples of Jesus, Timothy, and Epaphroditus to demonstrate his claim that joy comes only through loving, serving, and trusting God, and sacrificing our own interests for his kingdom and his people.

Is your joy complete, or is something missing, leaking? It may be the joy that comes from unity, and humility is the key to unity. Since Christians all share an increasing love for Christ, we should be growing in unity of mind, mission, and heart, as we grow in the likeness of Christ - who humbled himself by becoming obedient, all the way through death.

Is your joy complete, or is something missing, leaking? It may be the joy that comes from unity, and humility is the key to unity. Since Christians all share an increasing love for Christ, we should be growing in unity of mind, mission, and heart, as we grow in the likeness of Christ - who humbled himself by becoming obedient, all the way through death.

Paul had joy, even though his future was dark, because he knew Christ would be glorified through his sufferings. Paul wanted the Philippians to share that joy of seeing God work through their faithfulness. When you are faced with opposition, are you more likely to be overly timid, overly hostile, or to speak and act with unity and courage?

Paul had joy, even though his future was dark, because he knew Christ would be glorified through his sufferings. Paul wanted the Philippians to share that joy of seeing God work through their faithfulness. When you are faced with opposition, are you more likely to be overly timid, overly hostile, or to speak and act with unity and courage?

Paul wrote a letter to his friends in Philippi, so that they might share his joy in the Gospel. In spite of the many reasons they had to be discouraged, and the danger and suffering they faced, Paul still rejoiced to know that they were partnering with him in advancing the Gospel. He did not want them to lose out on the joy that could be theirs, joy that can be found only through facing suffering with the fellowship of other Christians.

Paul wrote a letter to his friends in Philippi, so that they might share his joy in the Gospel. In spite of the many reasons they had to be discouraged, and the danger and suffering they faced, Paul still rejoiced to know that they were partnering with him in advancing the Gospel. He did not want them to lose out on the joy that could be theirs, joy that can be found only through facing suffering with the fellowship of other Christians.

This Labor Day Sunday, we consider and celebrate the gift of work. How is work a gift, you ask? Work was given to us by God in the Garden, before the fall; we were made to enjoy and find satisfaction in work. When we work and exert effort, whether at home or at a job or at school, we reflect aspects of God's character, and bring glory to him by the way we conduct ourselves.

This Labor Day Sunday, we consider and celebrate the gift of work. How is work a gift, you ask? Work was given to us by God in the Garden, before the fall; we were made to enjoy and find satisfaction in work. When we work and exert effort, whether at home or at a job or at school, we reflect aspects of God's character, and bring glory to him by the way we conduct ourselves.