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John gives us a few things that are characteristic of children of God. - 1 John 5:1-5

Reflecting upon Christmas, passages in Matthew and Luke speak of the Love of God, Joy for all, and Peace found in the Peacemaker.

Paul gives the secret of contentment and addresses contentment through the lens of money.- Philippians 4:10-23

Paul deals with a specific conflict in the Philippians church and gives a prescription for dealing with anxiety. - Philippians 4:1-9

In order to bring unity to the church at Philippi, Paul contrasts two groups, those who walk in the way of the cross, and those who are enemies of the cross. - Philippians 3:15-21

Paul exhorts the Philippians to press on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus - Philippians 3:12-14

In order to combat arguments of certain teachers calling the Philippians to become Jews, Paul shares his exceptional Jewish self-portrait, finally confessing that it was all a loss. - Philippians 3:1-11

Pastor Matt Gersonde teaches from Luke 15

After calling the Philippians to have the mind of Christ in verse 5 of chapter 2, Paul calls the church to witness the example of two men he is sending to them. - Philippians 2:19-30

Paul gives instruction for response to the Christ Hymn. - Philippians 2:12-18

Paul leads the Philippians church into unity through humility through the use an early church hymn. - Philippians 2:5-11

Paul calls the Philippians to be united, to be of one mind and of full accord through the humility of demonstrated by Jesus. - Philippians 2:1-4

Paul exhorts the Philippians church to stand firm in their proclamation and conduct as citizens of a Roman colony and of a heavenly city. - Philippians 1:27-30

Paul is torn between living and dying, he sees opportunity to glorify Christ in both circumstances. - Philippians 1:18-26

Paul shares the different motives of those who proclaim Christ, and how he feels about those who preach Christ faithfully with worldly motives. - Philippians 1:15-18

Paul teaches that the suffering that we experience in life is not just something to endure, but a tool for the advancement of the gospel. - Philippians 1:12-14

Paul reminds the Philippians of their unity because of their partnership in the gospel. - Philippians 1:7-11

Paul reminds the Philippians of their unity because of their partnership in the gospel. - Philippians 1:3-6

Paul gives his opening greeting lays the groundwork for community in Christ, through the call to servanthood. - Philippians 1:1-2

An overview of the letter to the Phliippians.