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This is the last message from our series in thee book of Philippians. As we've read and studied Paul's letter for several weeks now, how are we going to respond and carry out his instructions. Throughout the last 3 chapters of Philippians, Paul has been clear in what it looks like to live out the Christian life.

Paul has just got done addressing the people in Philippi who were insisting that the religious law be followed. He remind us in the earlier passage that those people were missing the point. Its not about rule following, its about a relationship with Jesus.

We've been in a series going through the book of Philippians. We are starting Philippians 3, Salvation and the life we were created for is only found in a relationship with Christ. Questions What do you see people striving for in our culture? How about in your own life? What does it mean to know Christ? What would happen if you considered all things a “loss” and “garbage” for Christ's sake? What things might you have to consider loss that you now value? What's one way you can grow to know Christ more? How will this help?

Continuing our series in Philippians. When we live out our faith, some of us may be able to say the right things, sing the right songs, act a certain way, but what happens if we lose the “why” behind our Faith? The temptation is to fit Christianity into our own desires rather than what God would desire for us. What happens when our Faith becomes more self-seeking than God-seeking? Discussion Questions: What is one way God has uniquely gifted you that would allow you to effectively be a bright light in the darkness? How does God's word equip us to live different than culture? How can you partner with the other students in this circle to make sure that the light of Jesus never goes out? Take out your phones or your journals and write down 5 names of people that you know that are far from Jesus. Then by each name write down one way you are going to actively be a bright light for Jesus in their life. Now, share these names and ideas with your group!

We are continuing our series in the book of Philippians and looking at the importance of unity. We must work together to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. That's our mission. That's our goal. It's only possible if we do it together. Unity MUST start in the Church if we want to see it in culture.

Week 3, as we continuing our series on the book of Philippians. Suffering does not mean God's favor is removed from you. In fact, His favor is with you through suffering.

This is week 2 of our series in Philippians. Last week we started our series studying Paul's letter to the Philippian, we saw the introduction to the most joy filled letter he ever wrote. We learned a lot from the response of Paul in a dark situation, but I think we have a lot to learn from the Philippians. Discussion Questions Describe a hard season of your life. How was God faithful in the middle of that season? What challenged you? How did He use you? What are some practical ways for us to identify God's power on display in our lives? How can we encourage those around us to actively choose to see the way God is working in their lives? How do we focus on God's handiwork rather than the negative?

This week we are looking at the book of Philippians. Paul opens this letter with immediate thanksgiving for the Philippians, He sends words of strength, affirmation, and encouragement. He thanks the Philippians for being constant partners in spreading the good news of Jesus from the moment they heard it for the first time.

We are looking at the importance and power we have in prayer. This week we are looking at Jeremiah 29:11-13, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:26-27, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:6-7, Matthew 21:21-22, Matthew 6:7-13 We exist in a world that is seeking answers and hope, yet some of us don't realize the power that exists in prayer.

This weeks message, we are launching our summer camp theme, and sharing about our speakers and worship team coming to join us. For more info on summer camp go to peopleschurch.com

The Holy Spirit is not dependent upon your qualifications, nor is He limited by your inadequacy. We are looking at 2 Corinthians 3 and how Paul was handling people coming into the church with all sorts of "qualifications" and "recommendations."

This weeks message we are looking at 1 Corinthians 13. Although perfect biblical love will never be achieved because WE ARE NOT JESUS, as Jesus followers we should still strive to improve upon our current level of love everyday. · BIBLICAL LOVE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE HEALTH OF THE CHURCH AND ITS BELIEVERS, ALSO, DISPLAYING BIBLICAL LOVE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT YET BEEN SAVED.

1 Corinthians 12, Paul instructs that everyone has a function in the body of Christ. EVEN IF IT WAS JUST ONE MEMBER, JUST ONE STUDENT, the body won't function the same, it won't function how it was intended to function, It is imperative that we care for all students with honor and gladness.

We are continuing on The Savior has Conquered looking at Matthew 27 - 28. Let what Jesus has done for you impact others around you.

As we enter Holy Week, we are reading from Matthew 21 and looking at the last few days before Jesus's death on the cross.

This weeks message we are looking at 2 Peter 1 and the importance of growth.

Taking a look at 1 Peter 4, the path that God has you on is not one of convenience, but of discipline.

When facing trails of many kinds, we must be expectant that God will move on our behalf. This week we look at the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from Daniel 3.

1 Corinthians 13, which happens to be used for how we are suppose to love. Tonight we look at God's love vs the world's love.

Looking at the Book of James, as this weeks message comes from Pastor Spencer.

Romans 8:18-30. Today's suffering is NOTHING compared to the eternal glory that is offered to us. Even if we don't realize it, we are eager for the glory that God has offered us through His son.

1 Peter 2:4-12. Jesus MUST be the cornerstone of our foundation, but also be at the center of the blocks that are used to build off the foundation. Seek to live on a foundation that will continue to allow you to build, not one that will eventually make you fall.

2 Timothy and Paul.

Sometimes we don't always know what God is calling us too, it can be a mystery. Even Paul, in Acts 20, didn't always know where God would lead him, but He knew his only job was to preach the gospel no matter where he was.

The last message from our series Homecoming for the story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15.

Continue in our series Homecoming, looking at Luke 15 and the Prodigal Son. This weeks message we look at the story from the Prodigal Son.

As we continue in the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, we take a look from the perspective of the older brother.

This weeks message we start taking a look at the story of The Prodigal Son found in Luke 15.

Colossians 3 our last message from the series Simple.

There is only one good news and that message has been and always will be the same, and that is Jesus. This week we look at Galatians 1.

Luke 18/Luke 19 Learning to everyday simply live before Jesus

This world is doing everything to tell us who we are and how to live, but Jesus came to show us our true identity that can be found in him. This message we look at Eph 2:1-10 | 2 Peter 1:1-2 | Romans 12:3 | James 1:2-4

Living life sometimes comes with trials and when life turns the heat up on conforming to the world, what will you choose to do. Looking at Daniel 3 in this weeks message.

We need to learn to be intentional about our walk with Jesus. This week we are in the book of Ephesians.

Its inconvenient, sometimes difficult, but need to hear the truth about Jesus. This weeks message is from 2 Timothy 2.

We are better when we are together and living in unity, but sometimes we need to learn how to do that and how to build unity as a group.

God can deliver you in an instant, and can help us whenever we need, and be there when we are desperately in need of Him, He'll be there.

We were made to be dependent on God, but sometimes we don't always make God our first choice. This weeks message is about the importance of learning to become more dependent on God.

Psalm 51 / Proverbs 6:16-19 Pride is the issue for many of us and will cause us to get stuck physically and spiritually on so many levels. Learn how to live humbly before men and before God.

This message is a continuation from Jeremiah 29, from Exiled spoken a couple weeks ago. This message is from Jeremiah 30, and the promises God has for those in Babylon.

Ephesians 1:3-7 ...which He has freely given us in the One he loves. We were meant to produce and it is important that the fruit in our life is good. God's grace needs to be active in our life.

Did you know were meant to live in exile here on earth? This is not our home and we learn how to navigate life on this earth and how to live exiled here.

When things get difficult who do you turn to, how do we react, or how do we respond? It is important to understand our response to difficulties in life matter.

This message we learn about the Holy Spirit, and the importance of the Holy Spirit in our everyday life.

"Nothing good happens after midnight," you've heard that right? In the Bible, Paul was in prison and sang hymns, and God met him there and freed him, and Paul got to witness to the jailer. This message we talk about what God can do at midnight.

Everyone goes through seasons of difficulty and struggle with their faith. But choosing to authentically go after the kingdom of God is something we should never be ashamed about.

This message is from 1 Timothy 4:12, set the believers as an example..... We cover the 5 elements in verse 12, on how to be an example to others.

Many of us deal with those spaces in our life where we feel inadequate, insecure, but have you ever thought that God can use those areas in your life to make in impact for His Kingdom?

This weeks message is on How God Loves, God's different forms of love. Philia, Eros, Agape... In each form God teaches us something different about who He is.

Peace is something we need all through out our life. The more crazy life becomes the more we need the peace of God in our life.

This message is the story of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach; and, Abednego, and how they stood for God in the midst of difficulty. Their example, is what we need to learn, and how to stand during difficulty.