In this message, Jonathan walks through Philippians 3:17–21, contrasting the destructive path of living for earthly appetites with the glorious hope of living as citizens of heaven. We are challenged to embrace the cross—not only for our forgiveness, but as our entire way of life—while keeping our eyes fixed on King Jesus. Key Takeaways & Reflection Questions: Who are you imitating? Are the primary voices in your life relentlessly pursuing Jesus and speaking truth in love? Enemies of the Cross: What does it look like when earthly desires and appetites take the place of God? Heavenly Citizenship: How does knowing our true home is in heaven change the way we live, love, and endure today?

In this message celebrating the 7th anniversary of Sacred Mission Church, Pastor Tim Kimberley looks at Philippians 3:12–16 to reflect on what it means to press forward in the Christian life.

In this message, Pastor Tim explores the deeply human reality of conflict within the church. Drawing from the lives of Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus in Philippians 2, we see that the goal isn't just to avoid conflict, but to move closer to one another and to Jesus through it.

In the third week of our study through the book of Philippians, we dive into Philippians 2:12-27. In this passage, the Apostle Paul encourages believers to "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling," reminding us that it is God who works in us to will and to act according to His good purpose and what it means to shine as lights in a crooked and twisted generation, holding fast to the word of life.

In this sermon, Pastor John explores Philippians 1:27–2:11, where the Apostle Paul calls the church to stand firm in one spirit and to strive side by side for the faith. Drawing powerful parallels from the movie *Gladiator* and the heroic true story of Desmond Doss (*Hacksaw Ridge*), we see that true victory and unity are found through humble self-sacrifice.

In this first week of our Philippians series, Tim Kimberley opens up the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Writing from prison, Paul reveals a perspective on joy and purpose that defies his circumstances. Tim explores what it means to truly partner in the Gospel and how our shared mission as a church is rooted in the grace and peace found only in Jesus.

In this week's message, Pastor Tim Kimberley continues our "Worship & Wisdom" series by looking at one of the most dangerous characters described in the book of Proverbs: The Scoffer. A scoffer is more than just someone who disagrees; they are marked by a closed mind and a heart that delights in mocking God’s ways. Through the lens of Proverbs and Psalm 1, we explore how to identify scoffing tendencies within ourselves and the importance of remaining teachable before the Lord.

Pastor Tim continues our series through the book of Proverbs by looking at the character of "The Seducer." While Proverbs often personifies this figure as a woman, the warning is universal: it describes a path that promises ultimate satisfaction but leads to destruction.

Guest Preacher Eric Freeman continues our "Worship & Wisdom" series, diving into Psalm 106. In this message, we explore the tension between God’s faithfulness and our tendency to forget His goodness, specifically looking at how we can return to a heart of praise and petition.

Similar to Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, in the wisdom half of our series, we will look at several "men" named for a key characteristic. To kick us off, we look at Simple. A man easily swayed and quickly manipulated, who just goes with the script. A real-life NPC.