Life rarely stays neat. Plans wobble. Circumstances shift. And often, nothing on the outside gets fixed. But something on the inside can change.

In Philippians 4:6–9, the apostle Paul shows us a different way to live. From a prison cell, he teaches the church how thanksgiving reshapes the heart, how an excellent mind forms a faithful life, and how inward formation naturally becomes outward witness.

In this message, Thanksgiving and the Excellent Life, we explore:
• Why gratitude is not denial, but spiritual formation
• How thanksgiving leads to peace even when circumstances remain hard
• What it means to set our minds on what is true, noble, pure, and excellent
• How our thoughts shape our habits, actions, and witness
• Why pressing upward in faith always leads to going outward in love

This sermon is for anyone who feels anxious, distracted, discouraged, or hungry for a deeper way to live the Christian life. Paul reminds us that the excellent life is not about perfection, but about practicing faith, gratitude, and obedience in everyday moments.

When the people of God live thankful lives and think excellent thoughts, the world begins to see Christ in them.

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What is God’s purpose behind blessing His people?

In Philippians 4:10–20, the apostle Paul shows us that contentment, generosity, and mission are deeply connected. God forms His people inwardly so His grace can flow outward. A church shaped by Christ becomes a church that blesses others.

In this final message of the Pressing Upward, Going Outward series, we explore:
• The difference between resignation and Christ-centered contentment
• Why generosity is an act of worship, not obligation
• How partnership in the gospel shapes both giver and receiver
• Why God’s provision is meant to free us for mission, not comfort
• How ordinary believers can bless the world through shared life and service

This sermon is for anyone wrestling with fear, scarcity, burnout, or the question: What does God want to do with what He’s given me?

God blesses His people so they can become a blessing.
The question is how we will respond.

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December fills up fast. Calendars get crowded. Schedules get packed. And without meaning to, Jesus often ends up with whatever space is left.

The Christmas story tells us there was no room in Bethlehem. Not because people rejected Jesus, but because life was already full. That same pattern still shapes our lives today.

In this message, Make Room for Jesus, we explore:
• Why busyness and hurry crowd out Christ
• How cluttered lives miss holy moments
• What it means to slow down and open space for God
• Why making room isn’t about doing more, but clearing space
• How surrender, service, generosity, and even baptism are ways we open the door to Christ

This sermon is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, distracted, spiritually tired, or longing for something deeper this Christmas season.

Jesus still stands at the door and knocks.
The question is simple: Will we make room?

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Life feels chaotic. Minds race, relationships strain, and anxiety waits at every corner. In Philippians 4, Paul shows us a different way to live. This message explores how unity, joy, prayer, and the nearness of Christ create a calm the world cannot explain. If you feel overwhelmed, distracted, or pulled in a hundred directions, this is a reminder that God’s peace still guards hearts and minds today.#Philippians #FindingCalm #ChristianSermon #AnxietyAndFaith #PeaceOfChrist #BibleTeaching #FaithAndLife #JesusChrist #GospelPeace #SundayMessage

You were not made for the noise and pressure of this world. You were made for another kingdom. In Philippians 3:20–21, Paul reminds believers that their true citizenship is in heaven and their loyalty belongs to a greater King. This message explores what it means to live on earth with the identity, hope, and mission of heaven. If you feel out of place in a world filled with chaos, division, and weariness, this sermon will lift your eyes to the kingdom that lasts forever and the Savior who is coming to make all things new.#Philippians #HeavenlyCitizenship #ChristianSermon #KingdomOfGod #FaithAndLife #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #EternalHope #ChristianLiving #SundayMessage

We all get stuck sometimes—spiritually, emotionally, or even in life’s routines. Paul knew that struggle. In Philippians 3, he admits he hasn’t arrived but keeps pressing forward toward Christ.

This message explores what it means to follow Jesus when it’s easier to coast. You’ll see how Paul’s determination, humility, and hope point us to a life shaped by the cross. Together, we’ll learn how to stop looking back, let go of comfort, and fix our eyes on the prize—Jesus Himself.

Whether you’ve grown weary or just need a push to keep going, this message will challenge and encourage you to press upward and outward in faith.

Text: Philippians 3:12–19
Theme: Pressing On and Standing Firm in the Way of the Cross
Speaker: Lane Brown | Chandler Street Church of Christ

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We all chase success. Promotions, degrees, recognition, even ministry milestones. But what happens when those very blessings start replacing the grace that gave them meaning?

In this message, Lane Brown of Chandler Street Church of Christ walks through Philippians 3, where Paul flips the world’s scoreboard. What once looked like gain—status, achievements, control—becomes loss next to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ.

Through honest storytelling (including a dental chair in Costa Rica) and rich biblical insight, this sermon explores:

• Why even good things can become spiritual distractions.

• How God uses loss to build lasting faith.

• The difference between a “quick fix” faith and deep transformation.

• How surrender, not success, makes the Church credible again.

Key Passage: Philippians 3:4–11

Series: Pressing Upward, Going Outward
Message Goal: Trade the temporary scoreboard of success for the eternal reward of knowing Christ.

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In a world filled with negativity and division, God calls His people to shine—not just to admire the light, but to be the light. From Philippians 2:12–18, we’ll discover how obedience, unity, and joyful sacrifice make our faith visible. You were never meant to blend in; you were made to shine like stars in the night sky.

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