Contentment: Joy's Necessary Ingredient | Joy: Philippians | Bob Guaglione

Listen Attentively | The Way of Jesus: Parables of Luke | Bob Guaglione

Forgive Deeply | The Way of Jesus: Parables of Luke | Bob Guaglione

Pastor Bob begins his series, The Way of Jesus, with a message from Luke 7 titled Forgive Deeply. Through the Parable of the Two Debtors, he shows that forgiveness and love are inseparably connected. We are reminded that those who recognize the depth of God’s forgiveness are empowered to love others deeply. Pastor Bob challenges us to release bitterness and resentment, embrace the freedom that comes through forgiveness, and follow Jesus’ example of grace and compassion.

Ask Bob | Q&A | Bob Guaglione

This message, titled "Ask Bob", was a dynamic and engaging Q&A format where Pastor Bob addresses various questions from the congregation. The session was inspired by the teaching style of Jesus, who often engaged in Q&A to address the concerns of his followers. The main questions asked were: Understanding suffering and natural disasters, aliens and the Bible, church membership, mercy and discernment, hearing God’s voice, and how to handle modern issues like pride month.

Standing Firm with Joy | Joy: Philippians | Austin Medley

Pastor Austin Medley concludes our Philippians series with a message titled "Standing Firm with Joy" from Philippians 4:2-9. He reminds us that unity and reconciliation reflect the credibility of the Gospel, while prayer and thanksgiving lead us into God’s peace. We are encouraged to focus our minds on what is true, honorable, and praiseworthy, and to put these truths into practice as we live with lasting joy and faith.

Contentment: Joy's Necessary Ingredient | Joy: Philippians | Bob Guaglione

Pastor Bob continued our study through Philippians in his message titled "Contentment: Joy's Necessary Ingredient." He reminds us that contentment is not something that comes naturally but is learned through a growing relationship with Christ. Drawing from Philippians 4:10-23, we see that true contentment is found not in our circumstances or possessions, but in understanding God's purpose for our lives and trusting Him in every season. Pastor Bob also emphasizes the importance of biblical community, encouraging us to support and strengthen one another as we pursue Christ together. Finally, he challenges us to combat discontentment by focusing our minds on what is true, honorable, pure, and praiseworthy, allowing God's truth to shape our perspective and deepen our joy.