​To Live is Christ
Philippians 1:1-2 | 2/19/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: This series launching sermon explores Paul's greeting to the Philippians and exclaims three ways that "to live is Christ" is radically good news that has deep meaning for this life and the next.
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Joy That Never Stops
Phil. 1:12-18 | 3/12/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: When Paul wrote Philippians he was: in prison, chained to a prison guard, stalled in his missionary dreams, and dependent on others to meet his needs. Shockingly we find Paul living with a joy that never stopped. Find out his secret and how to make it your own in this sermon.

Living Together as Compassion Citizens Like Jesus
Philippians 2:1-11​ | 4/02/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: "Me First!" That is the motto that rises up out of each human heart since the Fall. Sadly this attitude destroys relationship with God and others. In this verses Gospel citizens are called to embrace the world-changing power of humble compassion that seeks the good of others, as Jesus sought ours.
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Joy-Thieves #1: Self-Righteousness
Philippians 3:12-4:1​ | 5/07/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: All of run the race of life, but what prize are you chasing? In these verses Paul warns about destructive pursuits, and invites believers into running for the prize that we will never regret for all eternity.
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Joy-Thieves #3: Self-Focus, Part 2
Philippians 4:2-3​ | 5/21/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: Self-focus steals into our lives when we insert ourselves into the center of our world. It is an allegiance to our desires over God's better, wiser authority, and constantly creeps in all of us. Let's expose this thief and embrace Christ-centered living that brings true joy.
How to Really Love Someone (Part 1)
Phil. 1:3-8 | 2/26/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: Who are the people that truly love you? Who are some people that you wish you loved better? As Paul warmly greets his friends in Philippi he writes these verses which equip us with tangible ways to love others actively.
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Holy Ambition: Why Am I Alive?
Philippians 1:18-26 | 3/19/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: What do you live for? What are your ambitions that you wake up and devote your life direction to? The Gospel wakes us up to the good news that were created to spend our lives on pursuits that will matter and delight us for a billion years and longer.
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Amazing Reality: Gospel Truths and Transformations
Philippians 2:12-18​ | 4/09/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: We call God's grace 'amazing' and rightly so! Because of Jesus there are amazing realities that are true of every believer. Do you live in light of these, or are you driven by momentary circumstances and feelings? This sermon proclaims three amazing realities (truths) that can fuel you toward amazing transformation.
Joy-Thieves #2: Self-Indulgence
Philippians 3:12-4:1​ | 5/14/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: All of run the race of life, but what prize are you chasing? In these verses Paul warns about destructive pursuits, and invites believers into running for the prize that we will never regret for all eternity.
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Giving and Receiving as God's People
Philippians 4:10-20​ | 6/04/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: Finances and circumstances...both can fluctuate and frustrate. These final verses of Philippians illustrate how God's people navigate both with Christ-centered gratitude, contentment, and generosity.
How to Really Love Someone (Part 2)
Phil. 1:9-11 | 3/05/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: We desire what is best for those we love. But what is "best"? Success? Love? Health and safety? In these verses we find the Bible's answer on what we should desire and pursue as "best" for those we love most. 

Living Together as Courageous Citizens for Jesus
Philippians 1:27-30 | 3/26/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: Live for Jesus. Live together for Jesus. Live together courageously for Jesus. The apostle Paul maps out these ambition-directing instructions for believers' lives in this short passage. Live or die, healthy or harmed it is a privilege to be citizens of God's Kingdom.
Amazing Legacy: Live To Be Remembered
Philippians 2:19-30 | 4/30/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: I desire for my legacy to be worth remembering, especially in eternity. In these verses we study about two men worth imitating. (Note: The first 5 minutes of the sermon were not recorded due to technical issues. Audio picks up digging into 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 which details our legacy's future review before Jesus' throne.)
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Joy-Thieves #3: Self-Focus
Philippians 4:2-3​ | 5/21/2017 | Pastor Thomas Gold
Summary: Self-focus steals into our lives when we insert ourselves into the center of our world. It is an allegiance to our desires over God's better, wiser authority, and constantly creeps in all of us. Let's expose this thief and embrace Christ-centered living that brings true joy.