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Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

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Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians is exactly the dose of biblical truth we need to hear as we walk through the wearying and frustrating circumstances of this fallen world. Paul is writing this Letter to the Philippians from prison, under extremely dire circumstances likely facing a sentence of death. The church in Philippi, that Paul planted is also experiencing some struggles. There is Roman persecution the Christians are facing there. Christians are being tempted by Jewish tendencies to place their hope in the law. Gentile converts are being tempted by to go back to their licentious Gentile ways. There are divisions and disunity is developing in the church. Paul’s own circumstances in prison and the struggles of this church he planted just 10 years ago are the right recipe for him to be in despair and deep discouragement. Yet, in spite of Paul’s own circumstances and the circumstances plaguing the church in Philippi – Paul is experiencing something supernatural – he is experiencing indestructible joy. This sense of joy in the Lord comes through this letter more an any of Paul’s other letters. And through this letter, we will see how Paul guides the church in Philippi into the secret of experiencing indestructible joy no matter what life’s circumstances may bring. This is why we have titled this series Paul’s Letter to the Philippians – Our Guide to Indestructible Joy.

Messages from this Series

Jun 5

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June 5, 2022

The Joy of Generous Partnership

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 4:14–23 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

May 22

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May 22, 2022

The Freedom of Divine Contentment

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 4:10–13 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

May 15

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May 15, 2022

The Gift of the Lord's Presence

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 4:5 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

May 8

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May 8, 2022

Joy Found in the God of Peace

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Philippians 4:5–9 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

May 1

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May 1, 2022

The Joy of Harmony in the Church

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 4:1–5 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Apr 24

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April 24, 2022

The Joy of Eternal Hope

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 3:17– 4:1 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Apr 17

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April 17, 2022

The Joy of Pressing On

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Philippians 3:10–16 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Apr 10

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April 10, 2022

Losing to Know Him

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Philippians 3:7–11 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Apr 3

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April 3, 2022

The Joy of Gospel Repetition

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 3:1–7 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Mar 27

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March 27, 2022

The Joy of Godly Examples

Speaker: Steve Bice Scripture: Philippians 2:19–30 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Mar 20

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March 20, 2022

Grumble-Dispelling Joy

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Genesis 2:12–14 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Mar 13

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March 13, 2022

Joy in Obedience?

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Philippians 2:12–13 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Mar 6

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March 6, 2022

Joy Producing Imitation

Speaker: Dan Sundersingh Scripture: Philippians 2:5–11 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Feb 27

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February 27, 2022

The Joy of Gospel Unity

Speaker: Dan Sundersingh Scripture: Philippians 2:1–4 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Feb 13

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February 13, 2022

Worthy of the Gospel of Christ

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Philippians 1:27–30 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Feb 6

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February 6, 2022

A Life and Death of Christ Magnified

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Philippians 1:19–26 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Jan 30

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January 30, 2022

Joy in Christ Proclaimed

Speaker: Cale Benefield Scripture: Genesis 1:12–18 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Jan 23

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January 23, 2022

Joy-Filled Partnership

Speaker: Dan Sundersingh Scripture: Philippians 1:3–11 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy

Jan 16

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January 16, 2022

Captivated By Jesus Christ

Speaker: Dan Sundersingh Scripture: Philippians 1:1–2 Series: Philippians: Our Guide to Indestructible Joy