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A Vision of Christ: Philippians 2:9-11: Pastor Jamie Merritt

When the Bottom Falls Out in Your Life, Ask God to Get Involved Through Prayer AND Thanks – You will Be Amazed! MESSAGE SUMMARY: Sometimes the bottom falls out in your life, and you wonder where God is in all your stuff. Well, the challenge to you is to “Thank God” by turning your eyes away from all your life's “stuff” and turning your eyes to God and thanking Him! We have no better teacher, of the need to address God with our thanks, than when, in Luke11:2, Jesus responded to His Disciples' request to teach them to pray: “And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.'". By taking your situation to God in prayer AND thanks, you will be amazed at what will happen to your situation which, before you asked God through prayer AND thanks, seemed insurmountable. What do you usually do? You worry and fret – you focus on the negative and give the adverse situation so much power, in your life, rather than focusing on God and giving Him thanks. In Mathew 6:34, Jesus tells you not to be anxious about your life situations: “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.". Ask God to get involved in your life through prayer and thanks – you will be amazed.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, may your will, not my will, be done in my life. You know how easy it is to call myself a Christian but then become busy, forgetting about your will and desires. Forgive me for this sin. Help me listen to you, and grant me the courage to faithfully surrender to you. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 25). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, My life is about Christ (Philippians 1:21). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Corinthians 11:25; Colossians 2:2-3; John 10:25-30; Psalms 17:1-15. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Sermon on the Amount – Part 1 “Where Your Treasure Is””, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Philippians 2.1-11 are among the most discussed verses in the New Testament. They include the stunning poem in verses 6-11, which celebrate Jesus' journey from glory to a cradle in the dirt, and then a cross beside criminals. In this sermon, Chris Marshall walks us through the beauty of this poem, and its extraordinary portrait not just of Jesus, but therefore of God.

Ben Chally preaches from Philippians 3. Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice in the Lord, warning them against false teachers who promote legalism and pride as paths to righteousness. He reminds the church that true safety and joy are found not in external works or personal performance but in knowing and being found in Christ. Paul then urges believers to press on in faith, striving toward the ultimate prize of a life lived in Christ. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

The Mind of Christ | Philippians 5:2-8 | Dr Jamie Merritt

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Rev. Patrick Donohue

In the Book of Philippians, the Apostle Paul tells us to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” To live the A-Life, we must live with the mind of Christ. But what does that mean?Paul gives us 3 attitudes that embody the mind of Christ:HumilityServanthoodSacrificePutting on the mind of Christ means putting on humility and trusting God with your situation. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how the way to eternal glory is through humility!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsConnect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

If someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on the law, faultless. But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ (Philippians 3:4-7). No confidence in the flesh, Paul says, speaking firmly against any sort of “Jesus-and” faith. Like a faith that says salvation comes by Jesus, and circumcision; or Jesus and following the law; or Jesus and good worship; or Jesus and good kid's programs; or Jesus and good ethics. Certainly, these things are important in the life of the church and the life of the Christian—but they have no place in securing our salvation. In the shifting sands of culture and technology, we tend to reach for something more than Jesus—something tangible we can hold on to, to know we're safe and secure. We build up walls of policy and doctrine, or of research and knowledge, or of wealth and possessions, or of whatever. Something tangible that we can control so that we can keep the sky from falling on us. This has been going on since the beginning of the church—like it does here in Philippians. There's nothing new under the sun. But the Christian faith is not a “Jesus-and” faith. It's just Jesus that saves us. Him alone. We put no confidence in the flesh. No confidence in any of the things that we can see, achieve, hold on to, or control. Paul gives an example. As far as Judaism goes: Paul was at the top of the class. Not only was he born into the privilege of a strong, practicing Jewish pedigree—but he also had the smarts and the drive to pursue that Jewish faith to the Nth degree—not content with the achievements of joining the legally righteous Pharisaical sect, but also pursuing an absolutely faultless life and a zealous persecution of all those who stepped outside it—like Christians. But now: all these things he once considered gain he counts as loss. Paul does not see his previous privilege and achievements as garbage—they were gains!  But considering the surpassing greatness and sufficiency of Jesus and him alone—he considers all else loss. Even what he had previously considered as gains. So it is for our wealth and our institutions, our success and our knowledge—they may very well be gains in any other sense. But they don't save us. There's nothing there to put confidence in. In fact, compared to the surpassing sufficiency of Christ, they are a loss. Or perhaps better said, they are to be lost. Our need for them must die, such that we hold on to nothing else but Jesus. This is what Paul's getting at. What gains in the world of the flesh do you rest your spiritual security upon? That is, your salvation? Does it rest on nothing but Jesus? Do you hold onto Jesus and some other things? What do you need to lose? How do we go about losing those things? Two things to start: as Kyra said yesterday, worship the triune God, including within the context of public worship. Second, get to know Jesus. You will discover that he is up to the task of saving you.  As you journey on, go with the blessing of God: May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you: wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness: protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing; at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

What if the very system you trust to bring you closer to God is actually pulling you away from His grace—and true freedom is found somewhere you might not expect? In Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that true freedom comes not from religious rule-keeping or law-based performance, but from living by the Spirit through faith in Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Galatians 5 | True Freedom in ChristSection 1: Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-6)Galatians 5:1-6 (NLT)Christ has truly set us free. Paul urges us to stay free and not get tied up again in slavery—this time, not slavery to old sinful habits, but to religious legalism. Both are equally destructive.Many Mormons follow rules, believing this makes them justified before God. Paul, once a Pharisee, believed the same until he encountered Christ:Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT): Paul calls his former religious achievements "garbage" compared to knowing Christ.Relying on works, like circumcision in Paul's day or LDS temple worthiness today, cuts people off from Christ and God's grace. True righteousness comes by faith alone.Big Idea: Christ set us free—don't return to a system of religious control.Illustration: Jesus didn't come to give us a new set of religious rules. He came to set us free (Matthew 11:28-30).Section 2: The Danger of Legalism (Galatians 5:7-12)Galatians 5:7-12 (NLT)The Galatians were running well until false teachers led them astray, adding law-keeping to the gospel. Paul warns that even small false teachings spread like yeast.Who holds Mormons back today? Consider the "Four Horsemen" of LDS control:LDS LeadershipLDS ScripturesLDS Temple System (worthiness interviews, temple recommends)LDS Culture and Social PressureAll these create a performance treadmill, keeping people from the simple gospel of grace.Paul is blunt: False teachers deserve judgment.Section 3: Freedom Isn't a License to Sin (Galatians 5:13-15)Galatians 5:13-15 (NLT)Freedom from the law doesn't mean freedom to indulge the sinful nature. It leads to loving and serving others.Key Point: True freedom leads to love and service, not selfishness.LDS Misconception: Evangelicals are often accused of "cheap grace."Examples:Bruce R. McConkie (Book: Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed., 1966), p. 671) : “One of the most pernicious heresies of modern Christendom is the concept that man is saved by grace alone... This concept, as interpreted by modern Christians, removes all the restraints which encourage personal righteousness and offers salvation to the sinner merely for confessing Christ.”Spencer W. Kimbal (Book: The Miracle of Forgiveness (1969), p. 206) : “One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation.”True...

Ben Chally preaches from Philippians 1:3-11. Paul's introductory prayer for the church in Philippi highlights three marks of a church that has begun and remained in Christ: assurance that God completes the work He begins, affection rooted in Christ-centered fellowship, and ongoing growth in godliness through love shaped by truth and discernment. This passage serves as a call to examine our hearts in light of God's promises, to turn from anything that hinders fellowship with Christ and His church, and to continue steadfastly in Him, trusting His promises, treasuring His people, and seeking His glory. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this gathering is both edifying to the believer and a witness of God's grace to the world. Sermon speaker is Scott Patty unless otherwise noted.

What if the very system you trust to bring you closer to God is actually pulling you away from His grace—and true freedom is found somewhere you might not expect? In Galatians 5, Paul reminds us that true freedom comes not from religious rule-keeping or law-based performance, but from living by the Spirit through faith in Christ alone.--The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Galatians 5 | True Freedom in ChristSection 1: Stand Firm in Freedom (Galatians 5:1-6)Galatians 5:1-6 (NLT)Christ has truly set us free. Paul urges us to stay free and not get tied up again in slavery—this time, not slavery to old sinful habits, but to religious legalism. Both are equally destructive.Many Mormons follow rules, believing this makes them justified before God. Paul, once a Pharisee, believed the same until he encountered Christ:Philippians 3:7-9 (NLT): Paul calls his former religious achievements "garbage" compared to knowing Christ.Relying on works, like circumcision in Paul's day or LDS temple worthiness today, cuts people off from Christ and God's grace. True righteousness comes by faith alone.Big Idea: Christ set us free—don't return to a system of religious control.Illustration: Jesus didn't come to give us a new set of religious rules. He came to set us free (Matthew 11:28-30).Section 2: The Danger of Legalism (Galatians 5:7-12)Galatians 5:7-12 (NLT)The Galatians were running well until false teachers led them astray, adding law-keeping to the gospel. Paul warns that even small false teachings spread like yeast.Who holds Mormons back today? Consider the "Four Horsemen" of LDS control:LDS LeadershipLDS ScripturesLDS Temple System (worthiness interviews, temple recommends)LDS Culture and Social PressureAll these create a performance treadmill, keeping people from the simple gospel of grace.Paul is blunt: False teachers deserve judgment.Section 3: Freedom Isn't a License to Sin (Galatians 5:13-15)Galatians 5:13-15 (NLT)Freedom from the law doesn't mean freedom to indulge the sinful nature. It leads to loving and serving others.Key Point: True freedom leads to love and service, not selfishness.LDS Misconception: Evangelicals are often accused of "cheap grace."Examples:Bruce R. McConkie (Book: Mormon Doctrine (2nd ed., 1966), p. 671) : “One of the most pernicious heresies of modern Christendom is the concept that man is saved by grace alone... This concept, as interpreted by modern Christians, removes all the restraints which encourage personal righteousness and offers salvation to the sinner merely for confessing Christ.”Spencer W. Kimbal (Book: The Miracle of Forgiveness (1969), p. 206) : “One of the most fallacious doctrines originated by Satan and propounded by man is that man is saved alone by the grace of God; that belief in Jesus Christ alone is all that is needed for salvation.”True...

Rev. Patrick Donohue

In our passage we get a strong word on what it is to live in Christ during this earthly pilgrimage. And we get a very strong word on what it is to die in Christ. In this message, Pastor Rick Anderson briefly delves into both of these. The aim is to explain what it is to biblically live and die in Christ and offer some guidance in getting there.

Sermon: Captivated by Christ (Philippians 3:7-14) In a world overflowing with distractions—it's easy to lose focus on what truly matters. Americans spend over $100 billion annually on gambling, 60+ hours a year on pornography, and 2+ hours daily scrolling social media. We drop $18,000 yearly on non-essentials and fill our homes with 300,000+ items, chasing fleeting thrills and empty promises. But what if there's something worth more than all of this combined? In this message, "Captivated by Christ," a sermon from Philippians 3:7-14, the Apostle Paul reveals what it means to trade worldly captivations for the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. From his prison cell, Paul calls his impressive past—status, achievements, everything—“rubbish” compared to Christ. His testimony challenges us: What captivates our hearts? And is it worth the cost?

The humiliation of Christ refers to the period in Jesus'  life when He willingly emptied Himself and took on human form, remaining obedient to the point of death on a cross. While fully God and fully human, Jesus willingly subjected Himself to all the limitations, pain, and temptations of this world—yet without sin. His humiliation became the means by which we are offered new life - a life reoriented around Christ, one in which we are not only forgiven but also declared righteous, clothed in His perfection. In His descent, He lifted us up, securing our adoption as children of God and giving us a future grounded in His victory

Maturity in Christ | Philippians 3:15-16 | 061525 by Corey

“Not winning is in fact more powerful than winning,” professor Monica Wadhwa argues. Her research reveals that people tend to be most energized and motivated not when they win, but when they almost win. Falling just short of one’s ambitions tends to give people the motivation to keep growing and striving. Easy victories, on the other hand, tend to cripple energy and motivation. Wadhwa’s perspective gives fresh insight on Paul’s analogy comparing following Christ to running a race (1 Corinthians 10:24-27; Philippians 3:12-14). In both instances, Paul emphasizes that believers ought to give their pursuit of Christ and the gospel their all, “straining toward what is ahead” (Philippians 3:13) and running “in such a way as to get the prize” (1 Corinthians 9:24). The paradoxical truth is that what we’re striving for—faithfully sharing the gospel (v. 23) and knowing Christ (Philippians 3:8)—aren’t things we can ever say we’ve achieved. We’ll always fall short. We’ll never be able to say we’ve “already arrived” (v. 12). But that’s okay—because it’s the experience of drawing ever closer to Christ that matters. It’s only His strength that empowers and motivates us to pour our whole hearts into pursuing Him—the One who will one day carry us to victory.

Gain Through Christ | Philippians 3:7-11 | 051825 by Corey

Sermon for the Midweek of Easter 5 Wednesday, 21 May A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

05/18/2025 - Chris Randall - Unity on Trial: Restoring Fellowship in Christ (Philippians 4:2-3) by Faith Community Church of South Boston, VA

05/11/2025- Chris Randall - Beloved, Stand Firm in Christ (Philippians 4:1) by Faith Community Church of South Boston, VA

The third key in being a "weakling" is to learn to rest in the power of Christ. As believers we can cease from our work and trust in the Lord's, as Pastor Cameron encourages us today!

Philippians 1:1-6 NLT1 This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.I am writing to all of God's holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. 4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, 5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. 6 And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. • • •1. Joy in living for Jesus • • •Philippians 1:20-21 NLT20 For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. 21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. • • •Philippians 1:27 NLT27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News. • • •2. Joy in serving others • • •Philippians 2:4-5 NLT4 Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. • • •3. Joy in my salvation • • •Philippians 3:8 NLT8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ • • •Philippians 3:14 NLT14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. • • •4. Joy in all circumstances • • •Philippians 4:11-13 NLT11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. • • •Philippians 4:4 NLT4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! • • •John 15:11 NLT11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! • • •Application:You live with the attitude you choose. Choose joy!

“How to Mature in Christ” Philippians 3:12-16 April 27, 2025 Pastor Nathan Currey  Sermon Application [file]   ----more---- Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.      To mature in Christ, we must run with fierce passion, possessed by God's grace.         •  Own Your Status (12)         •  Fix Your Focus (14)         •  Embrace Your Purpose (12, 16)         •  Shift Your Perspective (13)

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STUDY GUIDE Preached in 2018. For more resources forknowing and loving God's word, visit bcnewton.co

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04/13/2025 - Chris Randall - Righteousness by Faith: Trading our Resume for Christ (Philippians 3:1-11) by Faith Community Church of South Boston, VA

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Suffering Together for the Sake of Christ - Philippians 1:27-30 - John Turner

Britton Taylor discusses Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

In Good Will Hunting, a math professor watches in anguish as Will Hunting burns a page of groundbreaking equations—his life's passion reduced to ashes. Will, however, is unfazed. This clash of values mirrors Paul's perspective. He takes everything his opponents prize—status, heritage, achievement—and sets it ablaze. Circumcision, Pharisaic righteousness, and zeal for God are mere ash heaps compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. True status isn't found in human credentials but in being united with Christ, conformed to His death and resurrection. Any boasting apart from Him not only misses the point but insults God Himself. This is the scandal of grace—the radical message that righteousness comes not by human effort but by the resurrecting power of God. This is Understanding Philippians Check out the rest of our Understanding Series: https://www.fouroaksmidtown.com/teachings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@fouroakschurchmidtown1962

To Live Is Christ - Philippians 1 - Jonathan Mitchell - 03-16-2025 by NewBranch

When the Bottom Falls Out in Your Life, Ask God to Get Involved Through Prayer AND Thanks – You will Be Amazed! MESSAGE SUMMARY: Sometimes the bottom falls out in your life, and you wonder where God is in all your stuff. Well, the challenge to you is to “Thank God” by turning your eyes away from all your life's “stuff” and turning your eyes to God and thanking Him! We have no better teacher, of the need to address God with our thanks, than when, in Luke11:2, Jesus responded to His Disciples' request to teach them to pray: “And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.'". By taking your situation to God in prayer AND thanks, you will be amazed at what will happen to your situation which, before you asked God through prayer AND thanks, seemed insurmountable. What do you usually do? You worry and fret – you focus on the negative and give the adverse situation so much power, in your life, rather than focusing on God and giving Him thanks. In Mathew 6:34, Jesus tells you not to be anxious about your life situations: “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.". Ask God to get involved in your life through prayer and thanks – you will be amazed.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, may your will, not my will, be done in my life. You know how easy it is to call myself a Christian but then become busy, forgetting about your will and desires. Forgive me for this sin. Help me listen to you, and grant me the courage to faithfully surrender to you. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 25). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, My life is about Christ (Philippians 1:21). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 1 Corinthians 11:25; Colossians 2:2-3; John 10:25-30; Psalms 17:1-15. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Essentials Part 3 – Incomplete Finished Work”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Can you relate to this: just when I think life's under control, and a problem averted or solved, something new comes crashing in?!Perhaps, you've finally decided to trust God, again, and you even make steps to loosen the death grip on life, then…CRASH…BANG! You open your eyes to another tough parenting moment, a hard season of marriage, work demands, a health crisis, and more unexpected storms in life's forecast. Suddenly you're spiraling from a mountaintop Instagram-worthy post into the valley...again.Climbing our way back up the mountain of happiness, from the hard pit, week after month after year is exhausting!The cycle then repeats, and back we go to a death grip on life and relationships due to prior disappointment in letting go.In truth- my invisible cloak of self-reliance was a self-made shield against not only experiencing disappointment from others but most of all by God. My buy-in to the distorted lies of self-made strategy and resourcefulness eroded my faith in Christ alone and prayer. Worry and striving became normalized and ‘just trusting in God a risk.In our roles as wives and mothers, we manage, fix, and control many things, especially within the walls of our minds. Isn't that what strong women do? In honest conviction, I could worship at church, serve in ministry, share the gospel, and even read the Bible about trusting God and faith, yet still deny the necessity of surrendering to the smallest level of my thoughts.Doesn't the Bible say, “We can do all things through Christ” (Philippians 4:13)? Yet somehow, 'through Christ' became a more suggestive afterthought, rather than as the mandate requisite.Deeply underneath all of the exhaustive striving efforts, and need to control, is something that can't be run from: fear.* Am I doing enough?* Is God really in control? * If not me, won't everything fall apart?The lie of Satan is- to carry these burdens, on our own. Nevertheless, we're crumbling under the weight! Unfortunately, our marriages and children feel the whiplash of our bottled-up bitterness, fear, and anxiety. It's time to let it go!Each day, consider trying a momentary heart assessment with the truth from the Holy Spirit, John 16:13, and allow Him to reveal things hindering us from surrender.The truth of Jesus Christ- is to “come, follow me”. Courageously give Jesus all of the mess around us, and the over-powering storm of emotions and internal intangibles such as anxiety, despair, bitterness, excessive negativity, and worry.“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it.” -Mark 8:35Victory is experienced through faith to let go. That's a crazy paradox! However, our surrender is not done blindly or by chance, instead it's a daily intentional decision to trust Yahweh, LORD, the One who independently sustains it all. Consider a quick mental exercise: Meditate on the names of God to renew your thinking and exchange destroyers, such as fear, doubt, being overwhelmed, anxiety, and overthinking for the unshakeable peace of Jesus Christ.* El Roi – The Lord who sees you, everyday-all day.* Yahweh Raah – The Lord who guides as a devoted and loving shepherd.* El Elyon – The Lord that reigns above all and is fully in control.So, about this podcast episode- let's jump back into our Book of Psalm reading journey, next up is Psalm 108. A real battle is underway 24/7, and it's mandatory, not a cute suggestion, to stand 10 toes down and all-out fight from our seated position in Christ (Colossians 3:1); the real battle strategy that wins against control. Are you ready? Trust the One who never fails.Let's do it together, each day shoulder to shoulder.Cheering for you!Brittany This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courageousradiance.substack.com

Sunday March 2, 2025 at the Hub City Church Good Things, Bad Things and the Main Thing | Acts 5:12-42 The Birth of the Church | a teaching series through Acts Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor Sermon Notes: From the beginning, Jesus' church has been marked by a BLEND of AMAZING things, DIFFICULT things, and an unwavering FOCUS on the MAIN thing. We praise God when things go well… When SINNERS BELIEVE the gospel (Luke 15:7) When TRUE MINISTRY is LIVED OUT among us (1 Thessalonians 1:2-8) When He DELIVERS us from TRIALS (2 Corinthians 1:10) We expect to encounter challenging things… Because PEOPLE will SIN against us (Matthew 6:14-15) Because the ENEMY will FIGHT against us (1 Peter 5:8) Because TRIALS will often PERPLEX us (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) “I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the rock of ages.” — Charles Spurgeon Through it all, we don't give up on the main thing. We keep PROCLAIMING the message of CHRIST (Colossians 1:28-29) We STICK TOGETHER with the body of Christ (Philippians 1:27) No matter what, we KEEP REJOICING that we BELONG to Christ (Matthew 5:11-12) The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Our efforts to spread the kingdom are opportunities for fellowship with God. This humble posture frees us to rely on His grace, enriching our efforts with the joy of knowing that God Himself empowers our work. This mindset allowed Paul to rejoice in his sufferings and boldly advance God's mission—and it is the same mindset we are called to adopt as we walk in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. This is Understanding Philippians. Check out the rest of our Understanding Series: https://www.fouroaksmidtown.com/teachings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@fouroakschurchmidtown1962

Conversion is often described as “inviting Jesus into your life,” but this falls short of the gospel's radical message—the good news for which Paul suffers. The gospel (εὐαγγέλιον) proclaims God's decisive action to redeem sinners: the Father plans salvation, the Son accomplishes it, and the Spirit applies it, bringing us into the very life of the Trinity. Through the Spirit, in Christ, we come to the Father as His adopted children. Salvation, from start to finish, is the work of the Triune God, and the ultimate gift of the gospel is God Himself. The good news is not merely that God enters our lives, but that we enter His. Our story is reshaped by Christ's death, resurrection, and glorification—if He suffered, so will we; if He was raised, so will we be; if He reigns in glory, so will we. This truth gives us every reason for boldness, risk, and joy in trials. This is Understanding Philippians. Check out the rest of our Understanding Series: https://www.fouroaksmidtown.com/teachings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@fouroakschurchmidtown1962