Philippians (2022)

Be introduced tonight to one of the most outstanding persons who ever lived in human history. His name is the Apostle Paul and the story of his transformation from someone who was actively rounding up believers in Christ to be beaten to a man who spent many years telling the good news about Christ to all who would listen. Find out where he lived in his childhood and what brought him to Jerusalem to be a student. See that he quickly became a hater of Christians and even approved of the stoning of one of them. Hear the awe-inspiring story of what happened to him on the road to Damascus where his whole life changed. Hear of his three missionary journeys and the churches he started along his way. Be prepared to hear the rest of his life’s story next week.

Is prayer an important part of your life? Listen to this lesson to begin a study of prayer. Learn about different kinds of prayer including bullet prayers throughout the day when people or circumstances come to your mind. See the importance of keeping short accounts with God so you are always ready to pray. Hear twelve principles on how to give thanks for the people in your life based on the Apostle Paul’s detailed prayers.

What is joy and how can it be a part of your life? Listen to this message to learn that joy is not an emotion and is not something you can produce in yourself or obtain by popping pills, but is the supernatural fruit of walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Using Christ’s example when He was here on earth, hear Scriptures that showed that even during the worst moments of His earthly life He maintained His joy. Learn to distinguish between emotion and mental attitude and see that you can rejoice at the same time you are grieved by negative issues in your life.

What does the Bible have to save about financial giving in times of financial adversity? Listen to this message to learn how Paul praised the Philippians who out of deep poverty still gave corporately in partnership with Paul’s ministry of sharing the gospel message. See how this contrasted with the Corinthian church. Find out that the Philippians were filled with joy as they generously gave. Notice the order of giving in the Christian life, first comes spiritual growth and then comes giving, which will then be rewarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ.