Nicene Creed, …One God the Father Almighty

The creed's first article makes plain the biblical idea that God is the Father. Whatever our earthly father is like, God the Father is so much better.

Pursue Unity

Three members of our church body share how God has worked in their lives regarding our value to pursue unity.

Nicene Creed, We Believe In…

The first three words of the creed set the stage for everything that follows. We begin with the idea that "we" are the people of God. We don't know everything - but we trust the one who does.

Nicene Creed, Introduction

An introduction to the Nicene Creed and an explanation of the four lenses we will be viewing it through in our study: scripture, history, theology, and worship.

Philippians 4:21-23

The final verses in Philippians help us understand what Paul envisions when he thinks about a community of believers. The church is you and us, the church is a primary identity marker, and the church is a community of grace.

Philippians 4:10-20

Paul acknowledges receiving a gift (probably financial) and offers a life changing teaching on contentment.

Philippians 4:4-9

How is joy related to living our lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ? Chapter 4 lays out how the act of rejoicing in the Lord can lead us to peace and joy.

Philippians 4:1-3

Paul reminds us of the identity we carry as ones loved and longed for by God and encourages us to stand firm in this.

Philippians 3:15-21

Chapter 3 concludes with Paul speaking on the importance of spiritual maturity. He focuses on pressing on towards the goal of knowing Christ and being transformed into His likeness.

Philippians 3:1-14

Paul begins chapter 3 by urging believers to rejoice. He highlights three reasons for us to rejoice: we are the real deal, Jesus is worth it, and the power of the resurrection.

Philippians 2:19-30

Paul talks about what the beauty and majesty of the person of Jesus means for us in the context of loneliness, relationships, and community.

Philippians 2:12-18

Paul talks bout the importance of working out our salvation while God works in us.

Philippians 2:6-11

What is humility - and why is it hard? Paul reminds us to look to Christ as our example of true humility.

Philippians 2:1-5

Division in the church is nothing new. It has been present since the fall and is the exact thing Paul is pleading with the Church in Philippi to avoid.

Steward With Generosity

One of our values is "we are becoming people who steward with generosity.” Three members of our church body share how God has worked in their lives in this area.

Philippians 1:18b-26

There are times when God allows, or sometimes orchestrates, our struggles for growth, a chance to witness, and an opportunity for others to serve. Paul reminds us of this in his letter.

Philippians 1:12-18a

Paul's response to his current circumstances serves as a testimony to the impact that the gospel has in the darkness.

Philippians 1:3-11

Chapter 1 continues with Paul pointing out the church's partnership with the Gospel. Not only do we partner with the Gospel, but we also partake in its grace.

Philippians 1:1-2

In many of Paul's letters, he writes to the church to correct them and warn them about bad behavior or teaching. But in his letter to the Philippians, he is not addressing any specific thing. This is a letter of encouragement and gratitude.

Ecclesiastes 12

In this final chapter, this morning the preacher will once again pronounce life as “hebel.” But in the midst of the confusion, he will give us a warning: Don’t waste your life.