The CMBC Podcast

We continue through Philippians exploring how Paul was encouraged by those who he viewed as co-laborers in the advancement of the gospel. How do we love and honor those who serve alongside us in the work that God has given us to do? In what ways can the church encourage one another and be encouraged by the faithful testimony of saints who serve the Lord both near and far? In this portion of his letter Paul encourages us to honor those who serve together with us and to be thankful and rejoice at the work that God is accomplishing through them. Join us in-house or online as we study and are challenged together, by Paul’s words in Philippians 2:19-30, continuing to witness how Paul’s letter serves the community of faith as a lighthouse of joy in an ocean of grief.

This week we continue in our study through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Paul now turns his attention to the pattern and portrait for Christian living in the world today. His example is the attitude and mind of Jesus. How does the life and example of Jesus serve as a concrete image and challenge for the lives of those who follow him today? What conclusions does Paul draw from Jesus’ example that are applicable for the church, even now. Following along with us online, or join us in person as we move forward in Philippians 2:5-18.

Philippians 1:27-2:4

As we move into week three of our series in Philippians, we are challenged to think about the sort of conduct that motivates and produces unity within Christian community. What are the postures and behaviors that Paul identifies to cultivate unity within the Church?

Join us for a series through Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. When despair and grief threaten to render us hopeless and debilitated, where can we turn for hope and joy? How does Jesus work to form Christian communities where grace and love abound and goodness shines forth as a testimony to the hope, joy, and life found in him?

Join us for a series through Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. When despair and grief threaten to render us hopeless and debilitated, where can we turn for hope and joy? How does Jesus work to form Christian communities where grace and love abound and goodness shines forth as a testimony to the hope, joy, and life found in him?

We begin today by exploring Philippians 1:1-11 and answering three questions: 1) Why should we be thankful and joyful in our remembrances and prayer for one another? 2) How should we regard one another in the fellowship of our lives and ministries? 3) What does God cultivate within the Christian community when love abounds? Whether you are online or with us in person, we look forward to savoring the goodness of Jesus together!

1 Corinthians 13

As we conclude our series on habits of a healthy Christian community, we focus on sending and supporting one another as we work together in our fulfillment of the Great Commission. The Great Commission is for us all! As God grows us together and forms us into healthy communities that testify to his grace and goodness in the world, how can we send and support one another to complete the work he has given us to do?

We find ourselves at a time in American history where the Christian community is perhaps more diverse than ever before. As this reality blossoms upon Jesus people, we sometimes struggle to live well with one another. But, what if the people of God considered community as God does? How did Jesus form and practice community when he was on earth? As Kingdom-minded people, community should be a high priority. Join us as we unpack our 6th habit of a healthy Christian community, the habit of communing itself.

In the Bible, God has delivered to his people a living, active, and powerful testament of his love and mercy in this world. In our fifth week together, exploring habits of healthy Christian communities, we turn towards the consideration of how God uses his word to form healthy churches. How does the Spirit work through the preaching, teaching, and studying of God’s word to shape and mold the people of God in the image of Christ?

Jeremiah 6