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Philippians 4:8-9 || Through the pen of Paul, God commands us “Dwell on THESE things.” What are "these things" and what will the effect be? We will come to see that "dwelling" means more than mere passive awareness, but demands our active consideration and reflection. Paul emphasizes that genuine knowledge of the good, the true, and the beautiful requires that we practice such things as well. Cross References: The Pour Over News Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/41PZSLIJ0b6L9CXv1POGWj?si=ce12e668482c49a4 Tim Keller Sermon: https://youtu.be/cajScztdhJA?si=ol4a9RRicONWqwGD
Philippians 4:6-7 |We get to look at a passage that seems almost impossible to live out. It goes like this: "Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Cross References: Olivia Dean Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/1qbmS6ep2hbBRaEZFpn7BX?si=0d2210018cae4178 SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources
Philippians 4:6-7 This Sunday we get to look at a passage that seems almost impossible to live out. It goes like this: "Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." See you Sunday to consider! SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources
Philippians 4:1-9 As a total coincidence we have reached the passage that is the inspiration for the Women's Retreat Philippians 4:4 -- "Rejoice! Again I say Rejoice!" It will be so cool to be of "one mind" with those away on the Retreat and then be able to share in our new and deepening understanding of "Rejoicing in the Lord" when they return!
Philippians 3:20-21 This Sunday we get to look at my favorite topic in all of scripture: the promise of heavenly resurrection bodies. I hope you can join us this Sunday to consider this ultimate promise of God.
Philippians 3:20-21 This Sunday we get to look at my favorite topic in all of scripture: the promise of heavenly resurrection bodies. I hope you can join us this Sunday to consider this ultimate promise of God.
Philippians 4:1-9 As a total coincidence we have reached the passage that is the inspiration for the Women's Retreat Philippians 4:4 -- "Rejoice! Again I say Rejoice!" It will be so cool to be of "one mind" with those away on the Retreat and then be able to share in our new and deepening understanding of "Rejoicing in the Lord" when they return!
Philippians 3:17-21 It's a joy to look up into the heavens with you all each Sunday as we sing and proclaim the mysteries of the gospel, the gospel that assures us there is a kingdom above that God has granted us access to by His mercy and grace. It's a realm our souls long for and one that Paul assures us has the capacity to provide meaning and energy for every single day we pursue it here on earth. I can't wait to unpack all these kingdom dynamics present at the end of chapter 3 together.
Philippians 3:17-21 It's a joy to look up into the heavens with you all each Sunday as we sing and proclaim the mysteries of the gospel, the gospel that assures us there is a kingdom above that God has granted us access to by His mercy and grace. It's a realm our souls long for and one that Paul assures us has the capacity to provide meaning and energy for every single day we pursue it here on earth. I can't wait to unpack all these kingdom dynamics present at the end of chapter 3 together.
Philippians 3:15-20 -- Paul talks about the need for imitation in the Christians life. But is there also such thing as an "Anti-Mentor?"
Philippians 3:15-20 -- Is there such thing as an Anti-Mentor?
Philippians 3:7-14 | On our 11th anniversary as a church God's timing is perfect as we come across this passage that describes the mentality that has so helped us along as we have traversed the last 11 years together as a church plant. It was my awesome mother Heidi who always told me and my sisters growing up: “Do your best and flush the rest” and I never quite realized how biblical this motherly advice was... until this week study Philippians 3. Listen to hear why.
Philippians 3:7-14 | On our 11th anniversary as a church God's timing is perfect as we come across this passage that describes the mentality that has so helped us along as we have traversed the last 11 years together as a church plant. It was my awesome mother Heidi who always told me and my sisters growing up: “Do your best and flush the rest” and I never quite realized how biblical this motherly advice was... until this week study Philippians 3. Listen to hear why.
Philippians 3:1-11 | We're looking forward to continuing our journey through Philippians this Sunday. If you remember, Pastor Dave provided the context for Paul's warning to the church he had founded: "Watch out! There are religious dogs that have a habit of harassing the gospel communities I establish!" This week we will move on to look at the next logical consideration which is: "And watch out for that dog within!" What's great about a consideration like this is that it provides us the opportunity to think about how God uniquely draws near to each of us whispering messages of life that resonate with our hearts to bring us joy.
Philippians 3:1-11 | We're looking forward to continuing our journey through Philippians this Sunday. If you remember, Pastor Dave provided the context for Paul's warning to the church he had founded: "Watch out! There are religious dogs that have a habit of harassing the gospel communities I establish!" This week we will move on to look at the next logical consideration which is: "And watch out for that dog within!" What's great about a consideration like this is that it provides us the opportunity to think about how God uniquely draws near to each of us whispering messages of life that resonate with our hearts to bring us joy.
Philippians 3:1-11 | I'm looking forward to our conversations this Sunday as we have finally arrived at Chapter 3 of Philippians! This week we will get to do a whole sermon about dogs! Now, this might not be as cute and cuddly as one might think, but it is sure to be a great conversation about how to avoid the joy-killers that surround us.
Philippians 3:1-11 | I'm looking forward to our conversations this Sunday as we have finally arrived at Chapter 3 of Philippians! This week we will get to do a whole sermon about dogs! Now, this might not be as cute and cuddly as one might think, but it is sure to be a great conversation about how to avoid the joy-killers that surround us.
Philippians 2:19-30 | This Sunday, we get to look at two men of faith in Philippians 2 -- Timothy and Epaphroditus. These men were used by God to minister to Paul's tangible needs and are also responsible for taking the message of God's Grace to many in their day. For this work Paul honors them both, but what's more, God has honored them in an unbelievable way by preserving their story for us to learn from.
Philippians 2:19-30 | This Sunday, we get to look at two men of faith in Philippians 2 -- Timothy and Epaphroditus. These men were used by God to minister to Paul's tangible needs and are also responsible for taking the message of God's Grace to many in their day. For this work Paul honors them both, but what's more, God has honored them in an unbelievable way by preserving their story for us to learn from.
Philippians 2:14-18 | As Christians, are we ever encouraged to boast?
Philippians 2:14-18 | This Sunday we will try to ask and answer an interesting question: "As Christians, are we ever encouraged to boast?"
Philippians 2:14-18 | As Christians, are we ever encouraged to boast?
Philippians 2:12-14 | On this first Sunday of 2026 we get to hear from "the professor" as he teaches us how to read our Bibles for all they are worth. He will do this while simultaneously unpacking a historically "pointy" passage, wrought with all sorts of landmines. It just happens to be the next verse we encounter in our study of Philippians, chapter 2. So what does Paul mean -- and not mean -- when he writes "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" and how can we live out this verse in the healthiest of ways.
Philippians 2:12-14 | On this first Sunday of 2026 we get to hear from "the professor" as he teaches us how to read our Bibles for all they are worth. He will do this while simultaneously unpacking a historically "pointy" passage, wrought with all sorts of landmines. It just happens to be the next verse we encounter in our study of Philippians, chapter 2. So what does Paul mean -- and not mean -- when he writes "work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" and how can we live out this verse in the healthiest of ways.
Christmas Eve 2025 | What a Strange Story... but does the story's strangeness actually give us evidence of the story's trueness?
Christmas Eve 2025 - What a Strange Story... but how does its strangeness, give us evidence of its trueness?
In our "Strange Light" Advent series we explore FOUR examples of the Strangle Light of Joy makes true Christians unique in a darkening world. * SPOTIFY MUSIC PLAYLIST -- https://tinyurl.com/fkzpkjwh * SERMON PODCAST -- https://tinyurl.com/2sn3msmn * CONNECT WITH US -- https://siderischurch.com/connectcard * MORE GOSPEL RESOURCES -- https://siderischurch.com/resources
What makes the Joy of Christmas different than other joys? — Advent 2025 Week 2 | Philippians 2:15
Joy — Advent Week 2 | Philippians 2:13–16
Philippians 2:12–18 | Pastor Ryan explores what it means to shine like stars in the world as Paul writes in Philippians 2. Through the biblical vision of Advent, we discover that Jesus is not only the Light who came and the Light who will come again—He is the Light who is still present now through His people. This message unpacks the deep, ancient concept of shalom—not just the absence of conflict, but the restoration of God’s full tapestry of harmony in all relationships: with God, with one another, and with creation itself. As we celebrate Advent, we learn how Christ’s “strange light” shines through us through humility, unity, sacrifice, and courageous peacemaking. If you’re longing for the peace Jesus brings—or wondering how His light can shine through your everyday life—you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and invited into something bigger than yourself.
Peace — Advent Week 1 | Philippians 2:12–18 | Pastor Ryan explores what it means to shine like stars in the world as Paul writes in Philippians 2. Through the biblical vision of Advent, we discover that Jesus is not only the Light who came and the Light who will come again—He is the Light who is still present now through His people. This message unpacks the deep, ancient concept of shalom—not just the absence of conflict, but the restoration of God’s full tapestry of harmony in all relationships: with God, with one another, and with creation itself. As we celebrate Advent, we learn how Christ’s “strange light” shines through us through humility, unity, sacrifice, and courageous peacemaking. If you’re longing for the peace Jesus brings—or wondering how His light can shine through your everyday life—you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and invited into something bigger than yourself.
Peace — Advent Week 2 | Philippians 2:12–18 In this Advent sermon, Pastor Ryan explores what it means to shine like stars in the world as Paul writes in Philippians 2. Through the biblical vision of Advent, we discover that Jesus is not only the Light who came and the Light who will come again—He is the Light who is still present now through His people. This message unpacks the deep, ancient concept of shalom—not just the absence of conflict, but the restoration of God’s full tapestry of harmony in all relationships: with God, with one another, and with creation itself. As we celebrate Advent, we learn how Christ’s “strange light” shines through us through humility, unity, sacrifice, and courageous peacemaking. If you’re longing for the peace Jesus brings—or wondering how His light can shine through your everyday life—you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and invited into something bigger than yourself.
Peace — Advent Week 2 | Philippians 2:12–18 In this Advent sermon, Pastor Ryan explores what it means to shine like stars in the world as Paul writes in Philippians 2. Through the biblical vision of Advent, we discover that Jesus is not only the Light who came and the Light who will come again—He is the Light who is still present now through His people. This message unpacks the deep, ancient concept of shalom—not just the absence of conflict, but the restoration of God’s full tapestry of harmony in all relationships: with God, with one another, and with creation itself. As we celebrate Advent, we learn how Christ’s “strange light” shines through us through humility, unity, sacrifice, and courageous peacemaking. If you’re longing for the peace Jesus brings—or wondering how His light can shine through your everyday life—you’ll be encouraged, challenged, and invited into something bigger than yourself.
Philippians 2:5-11 -- This Sunday we get to PART THREE of our deep-dive into the famous "Christ Hymn" of Philippians 2:5-11. Last week we looked at the slow down, down, down of the unfathomable descent of Christ into ultimate humility for LOVE (listen here if you missed). HOWEVER... the story of Jesus never ends in the grave, it ends in His resurrection, ascension and exaltation! So this Sunday we get to rise up, up, up with Jesus as we encounter the fundamental nature of the Kingdom of God at work! If you ever struggle to know how much God loves us, this would be a good week to pay extra close attention.
Philippians 2:5-11 -- This Sunday, We will have a third part to follow which allows us to slow down, down down as we focus the week on the unfathomable descent of Christ into ultimate humility for our sake. If you ever struggle to know how much God loves us, this would be a good week to pay extra close attention.
Enjoy the Swim! A song created to help us memorize the Christ Hymn in Philippians 2:5-11. You can her the sermon that inspired this song here
Enjoy the Swim! A song created to help us memorize the Christ Hymn in Philippians 2:5-11. You can her the sermon that inspired this song here
We can't wait to explore the Christ Hymn found in Philippians 2:5-11 together and see how it will give us the needed framework to even begin to live out God's command to "consider others as more important than yourselves."
We're excited to kick off a fresh round of consideration in our time together as we explore another great idea of Scripture found in Philippians 2:1-4. Where does Christian Unity come from anyways?" AND What does it mean to "consider one another as more important than yourselves?"
This Sunday we get to consider another great idea of Scripture found in Philippians 1:27-30. How do we "live life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ?" AND What does it mean to be a "live as a citizen of heaven?"
To Live Is Christ | Philippians 1:18–26 In this message, we look at Paul’s striking words: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” From a prison cell, Paul writes with unshakable joy and purpose—showing us what it means to live fully for Jesus no matter the circumstance. We’ll explore how his perspective reframes both life and death, calling us to honor Christ with our whole selves and to find deep meaning in our everyday faith. This passage invites us to consider what it looks like to magnify Christ in all we do, to reflect His love and sacrifice, and to hold fast to the hope of being with Him forever. Whether you’re wrestling with purpose, suffering, or the tension of faith in the real world, this teaching will encourage you to see every moment—life and death alike—as an opportunity to know and display Jesus.
To Live Is Christ | Philippians 1:18–26 In this message, we look at Paul’s striking words: “To live is Christ, to die is gain.” From a prison cell, Paul writes with unshakable joy and purpose—showing us what it means to live fully for Jesus no matter the circumstance. We’ll explore how his perspective reframes both life and death, calling us to honor Christ with our whole selves and to find deep meaning in our everyday faith. This passage invites us to consider what it looks like to magnify Christ in all we do, to reflect His love and sacrifice, and to hold fast to the hope of being with Him forever. Whether you’re wrestling with purpose, suffering, or the tension of faith in the real world, this teaching will encourage you to see every moment—life and death alike—as an opportunity to know and display Jesus.
This week we focus on Philippians 1:12-18, where we get to unpack Paul's amazing statements about how to understand some of those moments in life that are hard to explain. Why would God allow this or that to happen? Why wouldn't God want so and so to be free and clear to take the gospel here or there? Why do some people who seem to be motivated by selfish ambitions always seem to be so unencumbered or successful compared to me? These are perennial questions in the Christian life that can often slow us up... but why does Paul seem so unaffected by them and what can we learn from his divinely inspired understanding?
Join us this week to take a closer look at Paul's prayer in Philippians 1:7-11
Listen to ALL Sideris sermons going back to the inception of our community in 2015. We hope this podcast helps you "look up" again and we want to celebrate you for taking the time to do what humans can uniquely do: "consider the transcendent"
What is the nature and indications of Grace-based partnerships? We will be diving into this amazing question on Sunday and seeing how, for Paul, partnership in God‘s way led him to immense joy. So, WHY do our partnerships (and friendships) often end in something far from joy? Is there a word of wisdom that Paul expresses which might give us some insight? I’m excited to consider these questions with you all on Sunday as we move into our second week in the “Letter to the Philippians.”
What is the nature and indications of Grace-based partnerships? We will be diving into this amazing question on Sunday and seeing how, for Paul, partnership in God‘s way led him to immense joy. So, WHY do our partnerships (and friendships) often end in something far from joy? Is there a word of wisdom that Paul expresses which might give us some insight? I’m excited to consider these questions with you all on Sunday as we move into our second week in the “Letter to the Philippians.”
Welcome to our new sermon series on the Book of Philippians! We're introduced to this important letter written by Paul and Timothy to the early church in Philippi, the first European church and a Roman colony. We explore the deep meaning behind being "servants of Christ Jesus," the significance of Christian identity as saints "in Christ," and the central theme of joy even amid suffering. We'll uncover how Paul’s experiences in Philippi, including challenges with Roman authorities and the faith of believers like Lydia, shape his message. This series invites us to see our lives and communities as part of God’s purposeful plan, reminding us that nothing is accidental and that true peace and identity come from Christ alone. Join us as we 'consider' together through the book of Philippians, discovering how to live faithfully and humbly in Christ today.
We’ve got a lot of new things to share with you this Sunday. First, and foremost, your ears may hear something surprising as we installed our brand NEW Sound System this week! This milestone marks countless hours of individuals from our community getting us ready for this install (special shout out to Thom & Ryan). This will make the making of sweet music to the Lord even sweeter than it already is! We will also be revealing our NEW Sermon Series, that will take us through the end of the year and into 2026. I can’t wait to share that with you. I’m very excited. AND finally, we will be taking this Sunday to share some NEW Vision regarding our big building renovation project that has been in the works now for some time. We’ve got big exciting updates to pass along as we slowly but surely move into the next steps in the project.
We're stoked to gather and sing praises with you this Sunday, which turns out is what Psalm 149 is all about! Well, at least half of our Psalm is about that. To understand the other half we're really going to have to pop the hood on how we interpret the bible anyhow. How are we to make sense of these ancient texts? What are the tools that enable us to bring Jesus into the picture? Does EVERY passage really have something to say to God's people today? I made a chart to help us answer these questions! Can't wait to share in the scriptures and in praise with you all.
Dive into Psalm 136—the “Great Hallel”—a powerful psalm of thanksgiving that celebrates God’s faithful love through creation, the Exodus, and every generation. In this sermon, we explore its timeless refrain, “His faithful love endures forever,” and draw fresh connections between biblical worship and storytelling styles—even referencing Tim McGraw’s Don’t Take the Girl to highlight the power of repeated refrains. Discover God’s steadfast covenant love (hesed) as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, and be encouraged to reflect on your own story of His faithfulness. ✨ Highlights: - Walk-through of Psalm 136’s themes & history - Insights on God’s enduring love and covenant - Parallels with classic country music storytelling - A call to write your own “song” of God’s faithfulness
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