Chad Ellefson, a recently elected Elder of Uflourish Church, takes us through Philippians 2:19-30, unpacking Paul's inspiring words about Timothy and Epaphroditus - two followers of Jesus who labored alongside Paul in building the early church at great sacrifice and risk. Today we too are called to live beyond ourselves, walking open-handedly with God that he might work through us to build others up. As we lay down our self-interest, we actually find the abundant life Jesus promises to those who will follow after him.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 2:12-18, highlighting how Paul shows that God is working in you to shape your heart and actions, and through you to shine His light in a dark world.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 2:1–11, where Paul calls believers to honor others above themselves by embracing the mindset of Christ, who modeled humble obedience all the way to the cross. Though He was God, Jesus laid aside His rights, served others, and submitted fully to the Father’s will. As a result, God exalted Him above all. We’re called to follow that same path—where humility leads to unity, and surrender leads to glory.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 1:19-30, highlighting how Paul declares that his ultimate goal is for Christ to be magnified, whether by life or by death, showing that true purpose is found in exalting Jesus above all else. He then calls believers to model conduct worthy of the gospel—marked by unity, courage, and joyful endurance in the face of suffering.

Uflourish Church member and lay minister Dr. Kimara Ellefson continues our series in Philippians with chapter 1, verses 12-18, unpacking the ways Paul's persecution actually advanced the Gospel and his perspective through it all challenges us today to humbly follow God's leading through any trials of our own.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 1:1–11, where Paul celebrates the Philippians as people being formed by God, confident that the good work God began in them will continue. He prays their love will grow in wisdom so they can live pure, discerning lives. As they mature, they will be filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ, bringing glory to God.

Pastor Ed Wade wraps up our Following Jesus series with a message from Revelation 3:7-13, drawing parallels from the recorded words of Jesus to the church in Philadelphia with our own realities in the church today. Having received the word of Christ, we too are encouraged to hold fast to his commands, anticipating the coming rewards he promises to those who follow him to the end.

Guest preacher and church planter Pastor Jarryd Cole (Ambassador Church) visits us to share from Luke 15 on the parable of the lost son, inviting us to draw near to our heavenly Father, whether we've run off like the younger son or have been distant from him in our hearts despite a proximity like the older son.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into John 18:28-40 where the religious leaders cling to ritual purity while plotting Jesus’ death, revealing their obsession with religion over truth. Pilate, though intrigued, remains blind to Jesus’ true Kingdom, missing the opportunity to recognize the King before him.

Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into John 11:28-48 highlighting the way in which Jesus weeps with Mary, entering the pain of loss—but the sorrow is short-lived. He calls Lazarus from the grave, and many who witness the miracle come to believe, as grief gives way to glory.