Mar 8 | Philippians 2:1-18 | Better Together - Christian Community | Peter Hwang

Mar 8 | Philippians 2:1-18 | Better Together - Christian Community | Peter Hwang

Philippians 2:1-18 - Better Together: Christian Community Why is humility so hard for us? Beneath our comparisons, ambitions, and insecurities lies a deeper hunger — a longing for glory and significance. In Philippians 2, Paul shows how the humility of Jesus addresses that very need. The One who possessed the highest glory chose the lowest place, even the cross. And because of him, our worth is already secure. What kind of community becomes possible when people no longer need to grasp for recognition or prove that they matter? This message explores the freedom of Christ-shaped humility and the kind of church it creates.

Mar 1 | Philippians 1:27-2:2 | Better Together - Striving Side By Side | Peter Hwang

Better Together - Striving Side by Side (Philippians 1:27-2:2) What does it mean to live in a manner worthy of the gospel? In Philippians 1:27–2:2, Paul shifts from celebrating the gospel to calling Christians to embody it. Using the language of citizenship, he reminds believers that their primary identity is not cultural, political, or professional — but heavenly.

Feb 22 | Colossians 1:24-27 | Reframing Spiritual Formation Around the Gospel | Kyler Wright

Christ in You — The Hope of Glory (Colossians 1:24-27) What if spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder — but about trusting deeper? This week, Pastor Kyler Wright explores how real spiritual formation flows not from self-reliance, but from “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” If you’ve ever felt the pressure to measure up… If you’ve wondered whether Christianity is just another system of rules… This message is for you.

Feb 15 | Philippians 1:12-26 | Better Together - To Live is Christ

Paul is in chains, awaiting trial, uncertain whether he will live or die — and yet he says, “I rejoice.” How? In Philippians 1:12–26, we see that Paul measures life differently. His joy isn’t rooted in smooth circumstances, but in something deeper: Perspective in hardship A purpose bigger than himself Clarity that his greatest treasure is Christ As we step toward becoming Redeemer Scripps Ranch, this passage asks us a searching question: What actually makes a life — and a church — meaningful? Listen in as we consider what it means to live a life where, truly, “to live is Christ.”

Feb 8 | Philippians 1:1-11 | Better Together - Committed to the Gospel

Better Together: Committed to the Gospel (Philippians 1:1–11) What really holds a church together—especially in a season of change? In this message from Philippians 1:1-11, we explore how the gospel forms a shared life marked not by preference or personality, but by partnership in Christ. Paul shows us why we can be confident about our future together, and how the gospel grows a wise love that bears righteous fruit in ordinary life.