Worthy of the Gospel

Worthy of the Gospel

Everybody lives a version of this sentence: “For me, to live is ________, and to die is ________.” In Philippians 1:21–30, Paul challenges us to let Jesus define both life and death. When Christ becomes our life, everything else finds its proper place, including our fears, priorities, and suffering. Paul reminds believers that their true citizenship is in the kingdom of Jesus. Rooted in Philippians 1:21–30, this message explores what it means to live as citizens of heaven, to view death as gain, and to trust that even suffering is not wasted. When Christ is your King and Lord, life takes on a new purpose and perspective.

The Gospel Is Still Advancing | _ Like Jesus

What if the very thing you would never choose is the thing God wants to use most? In Philippians 1, Paul finds himself in prison, surrounded by critics, and facing an uncertain future. Yet instead of seeing obstacles, he sees opportunities for the gospel to advance. Paul reminds us that God often works through circumstances we dislike, people who frustrate us, and futures we cannot control. Philippians 1:12–26 challenges us to trust that God is still at work, to care more about Christ’s reputation than our own, and to make it our aim that people see Jesus in every situation.

There is Another King | _ like Jesus (wk 1)

Who is really shaping the way you think? In a world filled with competing voices, loyalties, and definitions of success, Philippians reminds us that there is another King. Jesus is not just a part of our lives. He is Lord. And following Him changes the way we relate to God and one another.  Paul’s letter to the Philippians declares that the gospel is the royal announcement of King Jesus, not Caesar. Philippians 1:1–11 explores how making Jesus Lord produces gratitude, confidence in God’s faithfulness, deep love for others, and spiritual maturity. The goal is not simply to know more about Jesus, but to become more like Him. About this series: What does it mean to have the “mind of Christ” and actually become like Jesus, not just in the big moments, but in the quiet patterns of our thinking, choices, and relationships? The book of Philippians opens a window into the mindset that led Jesus to humility, obedience, and even the cross, while still anchored in joy. Let’s fill in the blank, and discover what it’s like to approach every part of life “like Jesus.”

How to Grow Spiritually | Every Day Matters

A relationship with Jesus was never meant to be occasional, emotional, or only for emergencies. In John 15, Jesus describes Himself as the vine and His followers as branches. A branch does not survive by trying harder. It lives by staying connected. Spiritual growth comes as we stay connected to Jesus, allow Him to prune what hinders us, depend on His strength, and rest in His love. Every day matters because life with Jesus is daily.

How to Display God’s Glory | Every Day Matters

Do you know why God gave you spiritual gifts? Every believer has been entrusted with gifts from the Holy Spirit. You were not saved to be a spectator. God created you with purpose to serve others and reflect His grace. In 1 Peter 4:10–11, spiritual gifts are described as expressions of God’s varied grace through different people. This message explores how discovering and using your spiritual gifts helps build the Church, strengthens others, and brings glory to God. Whether speaking, serving, leading, or encouraging, God supplies both the gifts and the strength to use them faithfully.