Podcasts about Philippi

St. Paul concludes his letter to the Philippians by rejoicing over the support that they have given him during his time in prison. All the while, he reminds them of Christ Jesus as the source of contentment and strength, not only in times of prosperity, but especially in times of poverty. The Apostle has confidence that just as God has supplied his every need, so God will supply the Philippians' every need. With greetings to the saints in Philippi and from saints with him, St. Paul closes his letter with the grace of Jesus.  Rev. Andrew Jagow, pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Alexandria, VA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Philippians 4:10-23.  To learn more about Bethany Lutheran, visit bethany-lcms.org. “Letters from Prison” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that studies Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Even when Paul was imprisoned for the sake of Christ, the Word of God remained unbound. The apostle's letters from prison still fill us with the same joy that his chains could never silence. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

St. Paul commends particular members of the Christian congregation in Philippi to agree in the Lord as they continue to labor together with him and each other in the Gospel. That Gospel allows Christians to rejoice in the Lord always, because His return is near. Therefore, we live not with anxiety and worry, but with gentleness, prayer, thanksgiving, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. St. Paul encourages the Philippians to imitate him in thinking about whatever is good and right and true, knowing that the God of peace is with them.  Rev. Merritt Demski, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church—Hannover in Alta, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Philippians 4:2-9.  To learn more about St. John Lutheran, visit stjohnhanover.org. “Letters from Prison” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that studies Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Even when Paul was imprisoned for the sake of Christ, the Word of God remained unbound. The apostle's letters from prison still fill us with the same joy that his chains could never silence. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

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Fear is one of the greatest battles every Christian faces — but God has already equipped us to conquer it. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, Megan J. Conner reminds us that we can overcome fear not through our own strength but through God’s power, love, and a sound mind. Through personal reflection and biblical examples—from David’s cries for courage to Paul and Silas singing in chains—this devotional reveals how faith transforms fear into steadfast trust. Highlights Fear is natural, but faith is our divine response. God replaces fear with power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). David found courage by focusing on God’s strength and salvation (Psalm 27:1). Paul and Silas showed unwavering faith in prison, turning fear into worship (Acts 16:25–26). God’s Word is a powerful weapon against anxiety (Ephesians 6:10–20). Memorizing Scripture builds spiritual resilience and peace. Join the Conversation What verse helps you face fear with faith? Share your reflections and encourage others to trust God in the face of fear. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #FaithOverFear #LifeAudio #CourageInChrist to join the conversation.

Big Idea of the Series: In this eight-week series on the book of Philippians, we will examine the source of Paul's defiant joy while he lived under house arrest in Rome. The apostle Paul was a light to the Philippians, radiating joy to a church disheartened by their mentor's imprisonment. Like Paul's letter to the church in Philippi, this series is designed to encourage the church to find joy in the midst of suffering, bringing hope to those who are hurting.Key Verse: Philippians 4:10–20.Summary: Paul can be joyful in all situations because he has learned to be content in all situations. Christians should not seek abundance and affluence, but contentment, which breeds happiness.__________________________________Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/legacychurchtx/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us in person:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://legacychurchhutto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music used with permission:Dreamers by Mixaund | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mixaund.bandcamp.com⁠

Jesus invites us to walk alongside Him to spark a movement of disciple-makers, with too many generations to count, in the city of Las Vegas and beyond. Paul experiences surrender, trust, and generosity on his journey to disciple-making, and he shares with the church in Philippi the impact of sacrifice. He reminds us that sacrifice is love in action, it is always costly, it builds legacy, and it is dying to self. Where is Jesus inviting you to sacrifice for Him and the people He loves?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49512150RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

My Identity Is IN CHRIST Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people IN CHRIST JESUS at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: (NIV) 1. YOUR IDENTITY IS IN CHRIST Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints IN CHRIST Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: (ESV) Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers IN CHRIST at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. (ESV) Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful IN CHRIST JESUS (ESV) Colossians 1:26–27 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is CHRIST IN YOU, the hope of glory. (NIV) Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living IN YOU, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives IN YOU. (NIV) Galatians 3:26 For IN CHRIST Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. (ESV) 2. YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS IN CHRIST Philippians 3:9 and be found IN HIM, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith (ESV) 2 Corinthians 5:21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that IN HIM we might become the righteousness of God. (ESV) Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are IN CHRIST JESUS. (ESV) Ephesians 1:7 IN HIM we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (ESV) Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God IN CHRIST forgave you. (ESV) Ephesians 2:13 But now IN CHRIST JESUS you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (ESV) 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified IN CHRIST JESUS, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: (ESV) 2 Timothy 1:9 Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us IN CHRIST Jesus before the ages began, (ESV) 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is IN CHRIST, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (ESV) 3. YOUR GODLY MIND IS IN CHRIST Philippians 2:5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours IN CHRIST JESUS, (ESV) 4. YOUR HUMILITY IS IN CHRIST Philippians 2:5- 8 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours IN CHRIST Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (ESV) 5. YOUR CONFIDENCE IS IN CHRIST Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory IN CHRIST JESUS and put no confidence in the flesh (ESV) Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives IN ME. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (ESV) Ephesians 3:12 In whom we have BOLDNESS and access with confidence through our faith IN HIM. (ESV) 6. YOUR PEACE IS IN CHRIST 7. YOUR NEEDS ARE MET IN CHRIST Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory IN CHRIST JESUS. (ESV) 1. Am I truly In Christ Jesus? 2. Am I confusing my wants with my needs? 3. Am I obeying God’s word? Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us IN CHRIST with EVERY spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (ESV)

10-26-25 | The Apostle Paul wrote an amazing letter from prison to the Church at Philippi about advancing the gospel, Christ's example of humility, and joy in all circumstances. This November, on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, we will unpack this great book, showing how our lives can be enriched.

Acts 16:16-40  Paul casts of the demon from a slave girl, and shares the gospel with the jailer. The gospel message is uniting people from different backgrounds under the banner of Christ. 

Paul begins his letter to the church at Philippi by introducing themes and setting the tone, all centered on Christ.

How do you stay pure in a world that celebrates what God condemns?Everywhere you look, culture screams its values — and most of them clash with Christ. So what do you do? Hide away and avoid it all? Blend in and hope no one notices your faith? Or… is there another way?In this message, we uncover how to live for Christ right in the middle of culture — without being swallowed by it. You'll see how early believers in Philippi faced the same battle and how Paul's words, “Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely…” hold the secret to living steady, joyful, and unshaken today.Discover how to engage culture without compromise — and how the grace of God can turn the “whatever” around you into something that glorifies Him.Watch now and learn how to live pure, strong, and bright in a dark world.⚡ Let the lower lights be burning. Be the gleam that guides others home.

Title: Acts: Finale Text: The Book of Acts FCF: Prop: The Book of Acts is about God's Kingdom advancing without hindrance, so we must seek His Kingdom first. Sermon Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to the book of Acts. There are 1006 verses in the book of Acts, and by God's grace we have looked at each and every one of them. We have investigated every thought of the author, in the order in which he was inspired to present them to us. But we are by nature quite forgetful people, aren't we? Do you remember what we were talking about in Acts chapter 10? Even if you remember what we talked about in chapter 10 – how does Acts chapter 10 fit in with the book of Acts? How does it fit in with the whole of the New Testament or the whole bible? Today will be a different kind of message. Instead of looking at a particular text, we are instead going to assume the role of systematic theologians. Rather than sitting back and allowing one thought to pour over us from the text – we will instead fit together all we have learned into categories of truth. We know, because of the introduction of the book of Luke, that Luke writes these two books to assure Theophilus that what he has believed is certainly true. So how does Acts accomplish that? How does the message of Acts connect with the book of Luke and the rest of the New Testament? How does this message relate to the whole counsel of God's Word? And perhaps most applicable, what does Luke's message mean for us? I have attempted to give you a running start on answering those questions today. I have provided an outline to you of the entire book. And today we'll look at, what I think are the 4 major themes in the book of Acts. Do not assume that these 4 themes are the sum total of Luke's message. And do not assume that after this message you will know everything there is to know about the book of Acts. The Word of God is living and active, its truths run deeper than we may ever know. I'd say that after this sermon, and the 99 before it, you'll be well on your way to a good introduction of the book of Acts.

This week we see the first converts in Europe as the gospel reaches Macedonia. Though many obstacles are present, the disciples' testifying to Jesus results in salvation. Speaker: Jude St. John

Mike explains further about Paul, Silas and Timothy's Ministry in the Roman city of Philippi - Acts 16:11-34

Discover the potent, unwavering power available to every believer in the name of Jesus. This sermon unpacks Paul and Silas' encounter with a demon-possessed slave girl in Philippi, revealing how simple faith and the authority of Christ can break long-standing spiritual oppression and challenge demonic resistance in your life and circumstances.

Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:PHI.1:2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.PHI.1:3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,PHI.1:4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,PHI.1:5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;PHI.1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:PHI.1:7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.PHI.1:8 For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.PHI.1:9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;PHI.1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.PHI.1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.PHI.1:12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;PHI.1:13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;PHI.1:14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.FEAR IS A SIN! Let's move our lives into God and receive His rest and peace on all sides no matter how much of a drama queen the Enemy is.DOWNLOAD THE APP!fringeradionetwork.comDON BASHAM MINISTRIES 1,000,000,000 GIVE SEND GO:https://www.givesendgo.com/bashamPAYPAL:spiritforce01@gmail.comBITCOIN:3H4Z2X22DuVUjWPsXKPEsWZmT9c4hDmYvyVENMO:@faithbucksCASHAPP:$spiritforcebucksZelle:faithbucks@proton.mePATREON:Michael BashamHOME BASE SITE:faithbucks.com

Even though St. Paul writes from prison, his letter to the church in Philippi is full of joy. Philippi had been his first place of work in Macedonia on his second missionary journey, and although he had been thrown in prison there for a short time, his connection with the Philippians was strong in Christ. As he begins his letter to them, he tells them of his constant thanksgiving to God for them due to their partnership in the Gospel. The Philippians are partakers with Paul in grace, and he prays that they would abound in love until the day of Jesus Christ.  Rev. Luke Zimmerman, pastor at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Philippians 1:1-11.  To learn more about Calvary Evangelical, visit calvarymechanicsburg.org. “Letters from Prison” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that studies Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Even when Paul was imprisoned for the sake of Christ, the Word of God remained unbound. The apostle's letters from prison still fill us with the same joy that his chains could never silence. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Big Idea of the Series: In this eight-week series on the book of Philippians, we will examine the source of Paul's defiant joy while he lived under house arrest in Rome. The apostle Paul was a light to the Philippians, radiating joy to a church disheartened by their mentor's imprisonment. Like Paul's letter to the church in Philippi, this series is designed to encourage the church to find joy in the midst of suffering, bringing hope to those who are hurting.Key Truth: God is both our joy and our peace.Key Verse: Philippians 4:1–9Summary: Christ followers are called to be bearers of peace to a restless world.__________________________________Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/legacychurchtx/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us in person:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://legacychurchhutto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music used with permission:Dreamers by Mixaund | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mixaund.bandcamp.com⁠

In Acts 16, we learn four small acts that lead to a big move of God.

A compelling look at the powerful, uplifting, yet challenging message delivered by Paul to the first Christian congregation in Europe, the church at Philippi. Our guest preacher for this message is Timothy Pillsbury of CU Vox Dartmouth, and we thank him for sharing it with us.

In Philippians 2:5-11, Paul stops writing a letter and starts writing a Hymn. Face-to-face with Jesus, he can do nothing but worship his humility, obedience, and glorious Lordship. Paul has been patiently admonishing his brothers and sisters in Philippi to stop living as citizens of Rome and start living as citizens of heaven - this is his why, or rather his who: the glorious Christ who is humility incarnate.

In this week's Holy Ghost Story, we step into the crowded streets of Philippi, where a woman with a sacred gift dares to speak the truth too loudly. Her voice, filled with divine clarity, cuts through the noise — but her courage comes at a cost. Paul and Silas find themselves swept up in the aftermath of her silencing, imprisoned for disrupting a system built on profit and power. Yet even in the darkness of that prison cell, the Spirit refuses to stay quiet. Chains break. Hearts change. The gospel moves forward — through trembling voices and holy unrest. This episode invites us to listen for the voices we've ignored, to see the prophets we've overlooked, and to believe that the Spirit is still speaking — still breaking chains, still haunting the comfortable, still calling us toward freedom and truth.

In this teaching, Pastor Chisom teaches on Philippians 4. This chapter is a rich reminder to rejoice always, to be content in all circumstances, and to stand firm in faith no matter what comes our way. It's going to be a refreshing time in God's Word. Listen and be strengthened as well as encouraged!

Acts 16:11-40: Paul & Silas face opposition in Philippi, casting out a demon and absorbing blows. They find joy while jailed, leading the jailer to believe.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

In Philippians 3, Paul looks back on all his credentials and calls them worthless compared to the priceless worth of knowing God. What brings a person to this point?In this teaching, we walk through Philippians 3 and learn all about counting things as worthless.

Mollie and Tique continue the Conversation as we walk through Paul's letter to the church in Philippi. This week we are looking at Philippians 3.

Again, instead of a local restaurant we're continuing our search for every seasonal food we can find. This week, we're trying Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin spice coffee because of course we Creeps thrive on coffee. To complement the morning beverage, there's Entenmann's Pumpkin Donut holes, and Lil Deb's Fall Buttery Vanilla Mini Muffins and yes that was a hand cramp to type.Then, Matt and Editor Britte are coming to you from the top of Philippi's knob again. We recorded live in front of a panel audience at Cosmic Realms Con, with Matt talking about Feral folk, aliens, and what lurks at the local gas station in the witching hours. The Creeps also talk about more cryptids, hats on hats, forest toilets, flippant pumpkin flip hatred, and running into friend-of-the-show Jim!

Paul develops a spiritual partnership with the church in Philippi. He prays for them and takes time in his letter to encourage them and point them to Jesus. How can we spiritually partner with others today?

Have you had a strong relationship fall apart? A close friend realizes you don't see eye-to-eye on everything. We've all experienced unity in relationships beginning to crumble. What is true unity? How do we develop it and protect it? Even a healthy church, like the church in Philippi, was experiencing some disunity, so Paul gives them clear instructions on how to develop unity in the church.

Big Idea of the Series: In this eight-week series on the book of Philippians, we will examine the source of Paul's defiant joy while he lived under house arrest in Rome. The apostle Paul was a light to the Philippians, radiating joy to a church disheartened by their mentor's imprisonment. Like Paul's letter to the church in Philippi, this series is designed to encourage the church to find joy in the midst of suffering, bringing hope to those who are hurting.Key Truth: The Christ follower can find joy in the process of sanctificationKey Verse: Philippians 3:12–21Summary: Paul can find joy in the process of sanctification because he knows that such a process will ultimately lead to his glorification. Christ followers must find good examples to imitate…examples like Christ through the apostle Paul.__________________________________Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/legacychurchtx/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us in person:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://legacychurchhutto.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music used with permission:Dreamers by Mixaund | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mixaund.bandcamp.com⁠

Philippians contains some of the most familiar Bible verses of our faith. “He who began a good work is able to finish it.” “I can do all things through Christ…” “Don't be anxious about anything…” Paul writes to the city of Philippi from a jail cell, showing us how to have joy and contentment in every circumstance. Philippians contains some of the most familiar Bible verses of our faith. “He who began a good work is able to finish it.” “I can do all things through Christ…” “Don't be anxious about anything…” Paul writes to the city of Philippi from a jail cell, showing us how to have joy and contentment in every circumstance.

We're digging into the book of Philippians, and we'll examine what Paul's letter to the church in Philippi says about the church being a community of grace, specifically in Philippians 1:1-11.

Philippians 1:1-11 This message reflects on Paul's warm affection for the church in Philippi and uses his prayer as a model for how Renaissance Church should pray in this season of renewed corporate prayer. It emphasizes that prayer must be more than activity—it must align with God's will, flow from a right understanding of His character, and be supported by a righteous life. This is a call to the church to abound in a love grounded deeply in truth in order to be a radiant witness in the world that brings glory and praise to God.

Being called a Roman colony, along with holding Roman citizenship, was the great pride of the city of Philippi. But where is our most important citizenship held? Who do we truly belong to? In this sermon, Chandler McCosh walks us through Philippians 1:27–2:4, where the Apostle Paul urges the church in Philippi to live together as citizens of God's kingdom, first and foremost. Citizens of heaven stand together for the gospel and live in a posture that reflects the gospel.

Listen along as we continue our series through the book of Acts: Notes//Quotes: Acts 16:11-40 - Jack   Slide 1 Scene 1: The Conversion of Lydia (16:11-15)   Slide 2  See Map that I'll send by email   Slide 3 Takeaways from Scene 1 1. God is sovereign in salvation   2. Obedience is our response to His work   Slide 4 Scene 2: The Exorcism of the Slave Girl (16:16-24)   Slide 5 Takeaway from Scene 2: We are wise to see the spiritual battle going on behind the scenes.   Slide 6 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 Slide 7 Scene 3: The Conversion of the Jailer (16:25-34)   Slide 8 “From one perspective, Paul and Silas's day was a picture of perfect mayhem. Their spiritual power was slandered; their gospel trampled by a mob; their innocence silenced by injustice. They appeared like two victims caught in the chaos of a merciless, purposeless world. But such was not their perspective. For Paul and Silas, all the day's sorrows rested in the hand of a sovereign God. God had called them to Philippi through a midnight vision. Was he now any less sovereign in a midnight prison? God had used them in Philippi to save Lydia and her household. Had he discarded them now? No, prison could neither thwart the plans of God nor remove them from his sight; of this they were sure.”   Scott Hubbard Slide 9 Takeaway from Scene 3: We do well to ask ourselves “What does God owe me?”   Slide 10 “He lets things happen that I don't understand. He doesn't do things according to my plan, or in ways that make sense to me… If you have a God great enough and powerful enough to be mad at because he doesn't stop your suffering, you also have a God who is great enough and powerful enough to have reasons that you can't understand… And so often, if God seems to be unconscionably delaying his grace and committing malpractice in your life, it's because there is some crucial information that we don't yet have, some essential variable that's unavailable to us.” Tim Keller   Slide 11 Scene 4: The Vindication of Paul and Silas (16:35-40)   Slide 12 Takeaway from Scene 4: In the end, God wins. And so do His people.   Slide 13 The Takeaways from Phiiippi 1. God is sovereign in salvation 2. Obedience is our response to His work 3. We are wise to see the spiritual battle 4. We do well to ask ourselves “What does God owe me?” 5. In the end, God wins. And so do His people.    

The church of Philippi got a unique start with a unique group of people, but Paul's writing to the Philippians doesn't just carry truth unique to the them, it still relates to God's church today. In the first few sentences of Paul's letter we see some of the byproducts of grace. The grace of Christ not only gives us salvation but it gives us new life in Him. Purpose, holiness, unity, peace and joy are some of the byproducts of Christ's grace.

What kind of work really counts?In Philippians 2:17–30, Paul highlights people who gave their all; not for applause, but for Christ. From Timothy's genuine care to Epaphroditus' sacrifice, we see what it means to serve with joy, even when it costs.Listen and be edified as we dissect Ergon: The Work That Really Counts.

What kind of work really counts?In Philippians 2:17–30, Paul highlights people who gave their all; not for applause, but for Christ. From Timothy's genuine care to Epaphroditus' sacrifice, we see what it means to serve with joy, even when it costs.Listen and be edified as we dissect Ergon: The Work That Really Counts.

The Apostle Paul along with Timothy writes to the Church in Philippi from prison, recalling the unlikely beginning of the Church— with Lydia, a wealthy merchant, a former demon-possessed slave girl, and a converted jailer—and the ways God united them. The episode explores Philippians 1:1, focusing on Paul's identity as a bondservant of Christ, the Biblical meaning of “saints,” and the roles of pastors and deacons. We see the practical application about serving Christ rather than seeking human approval. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own standing in Christ, our calling to serve Him, and the lesson concludes with an invitation to examine our lives for the Lord.

Often, we want to share our faith, but we're not really sure what to say. Today, as we study Acts 17, we'll see Paul's message to the Athenians and how he unfolded God's Gospel to them. Join us in today's study as we grow in our understanding of how to explain the Gospel to those around us!

This week, Mollie and Tique look at the people of Philippi that we encounter in Acts and Philippians.

SCRIPTURE: Philippians 1:3-11SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. In his letter to the believers in Philippi, Paul shares that he prays for them with joy and a grateful heart. He recognizes that they have been partners in the gospel ministry. "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all, making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now." Philippians 1:3-4 Paul assures them that it is God's purpose to do a good work in their lives, and His work is meant to shape believers into the image of Jesus Christ. This is God's work of grace in every believer, and He will complete His work of grace! Paul's prayer is for their love to grow in knowledge and discernment. This will develop the righteous character of Jesus Christ in our lives and bring great glory and praise to God!"So that you may be … filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God." Philippians 1:11 SONG: God of Every Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5SARNm0M8A&list=RDZ5SARNm0M8A&start_radio=1

With the 9/28/25 sermon by Michael Gowens, our congregation embarks on an extended journey through Paul's epistle to the Philippians. Before we actually look at the text in Philippians, however, we consider the founding of this special church as recorded in Acts 16.

1 Chronicles 24 deals with the division of the 24 orders of priests arranged by Samuel and David. Chapter 25 deals with the orders of the singers and musicians for the temple choirs. Why were the musicians and singers so arranged? It is because divine worship is sacred and not haphazard. It is related to the "worshiping of Yahweh in the beauty of holiness" Psalm 96:8. There were 24 appointed divisions of the singers and this surely takes us to the 24 elders who praised the LORD's appointed king Messiah i.e. our Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 4 verse 8-11; 5 verses 8-14. Heman and Jeduthan were the chief arrangers of the choirs and the musicians. Asaph was the one who oversaw the process and who also wrote several magnificent Psalms. Asaph's legacy to the nation lasted 450 years. Ezekiel 34 tells of the disgraceful behaviour of the cruel and greedy shepherds of Israel. The primary sin of those shepherds was selfishness: they looked after themselves and not God's flock. It was true in the days of the prophet. Even more true at the time of the Lord Jesus Christ. Yahweh would not tolerate the treatment of His sheep by these corrupt and profligate leaders. God would care for them. Israel's Sovereign will provide for them and seek out pasture for His people. And by His Son the Almighty would restore and feed them. The Lord Jesus Christ in John 10 is the Good Shepherd; in 1 Peter 5 he is the Chief Shepherd; and in Hebrews 13 he is the Great Shepherd. According to Acts 28 Paul spent two years under house arrest in Rome (AD62-64). During this time Philippians, and Philemon were written. Acts 16 provides the background to the gospel arriving in Philippi., where his preaching awaits "hearts opened by God" in Lydia and the Philippian jailor and others. Philippians is called Paul's letter of joy and its theme is, "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice." In chapter 1 of the letter the Apostle describes his constant thanksgiving for the love of the believers in that city. Philippi was a colony which was heavily Roman in every way. Paul tells the believers in Christ in that city of the advance of the gospel in Rome and that even members of the Praetorian guard had become faithful believers. Unfortunately, not all 'brethren' were happy - there was a group of false believers (known as Judaizers) whose motives for preaching were to see Paul persecuted. Paul, indeed, would have been happy to die for the faith, nonetheless he felt that by continuing to live he would be of greater benefit to the believers. In chapter 2 we have wonderful exhortations of Christ's mindset, as always being to honour and exalt his Father and for the benefit of others. Let that, said Paul, be the attitude of every faithful saint. As God's Son our Lord had a status higher than anyone yet he suffered as a servant in his death on the cross. Christ is now exalted at the Father's right hand and having his Father's name the of Yahweh Himself (Isaiah 45): compare with Revelation 14 verses 1-5. Believers bear the responsibility of shining as lights to this twisted world. The Apostle shows that Timothy and Epaphroditus both demonstrate Christ-like love for the believers in Philippi. The two faithful and indefatigable labourers own lives were put behind them in the course of their own efforts to advance the gospel.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

Paul tells the believers that they should follow his example, and the example of other believers in Philippi. We must learn to keep our eyes on those who follow Jesus, imitate their example of faithfulness and remember that we are citizens of heaven not earth.