REFUGE KENOSHA

How do you find peace in the Lord? It's such an overwhelming question, yet the Bible has some clear direction on how you can find it. As we look at Philippians 4:2-7, we will find that peace is a path, not a destination.

We all are the products of examples that have gone before us. The Apostle Paul encouraged the church in Philippi to imitate his example and the example of other godly leaders. However, his reason may catch us off guard; it is because there are real enemies that desire to steer people away from the gospel of Jesus Christ. How are we to stand firm in turbulent cultural times? Today, we look at Philippians 3:17-4:1.

The past can be a killer. We can become defeated when thinking about our past failures…in an equally destructive way, we can become complacent when we remember our past successes. How is our relationship with our past supposed to function? As we look at Philippians 3:12-16, we will be encouraged to face forward, and strive to know Christ today.

We live in an era where it is seen as a virtue to question everything. This isn’t always bad, but reality is seeming to become more and more foggy. Today, as we study through Philippians 3:1-11, we are going to see how fostering a relationship with Jesus Christ breaks down many of the false realities that we are tempted to embrace in this life.

How do we stay focused on our calling to love God and love others while living in the age of distraction? How do we rise to become the people that Christ has called us to be when our minds are in a constant battle of focus? Today, as we look through Philippians 2:19-30, we will look at two examples of focused Christianity and see that as we allow ourselves to be changed by Christ, our focus in life gets clearer.

What will it take for the church as a whole to shine like stars in the middle of a dying world? As individuals, we can shine, but as a collective people we can radiate in a way not possible on our own.

Everyone knows that humility is a virtue, and we especially recognize when it is NOT being fostered (particularly in other people). The question for us today is: What is REAL or TRUE humility? As we continue through Philippians, we are going to see how Christ’s coming to earth in human form is the ultimate example of what humility actually is.

When any two people exist in close proximity for a period of time, conflict inevitably results. The church is no different. Today, as we look at Philippians 2:1-4, we’ll see the Apostle Paul’s heart for a unified church.

The word “gospel” can often be met with such familiarity that its rich meaning can get lost. As we continue through the book of Philippians (1:27-30), we will see how the Apostle Paul sees the gospel as something we are to live centered on, and how when we embrace simple gospel living, it will bring supernatural results.

America has been described as a “death denying culture.” This means that we avoid the painful reality as much as humanly possible with distraction and numbing our minds. However, what should Christians think about death? Should it be hopeless? Today, as we go through Philippians 1:18b-26, we will see how the Apostle Paul saw death as glorious gain. Also, we will see how our love and devotion to Jesus can give us that same joyful mindset.