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Seth Lawson
Contributing sermons since Jan 22, 2018
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06 Joy In Pressing On
Contributed on Feb 19, 2025
Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we press on for heaven’s hope, not earthly glory.
We’ve been walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, exploring what it means to have defiant joy—a joy that flourishes regardless of circumstances because it is anchored in Christ. Each week, we’ve uncovered different aspects of this joy: Week 1: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s ...read more
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05 Joy In Knowing Christ
Contributed on Feb 17, 2025
Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.
Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more
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04 Joy In Obedience
Contributed on Feb 17, 2025
Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we obey God with faithfulness and serve others in love.
Defiant joy. It’s not a fleeting happiness tied to circumstances but a resilient, unshakable joy that thrives regardless of what life brings. That’s the kind of joy Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippians. Over the past three weeks, we’ve explored how this joy can flourish in our lives ...read more
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03 Joy In Humility
Contributed on Feb 17, 2025
Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we embrace Christlike humility.
If you’ve ever heard about the life of Mother Teresa, you know her story is remarkable. She spent decades serving the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta, India, tending to people who had nothing—no money, no health, no hope. She didn’t live for comfort, recognition, or personal success. ...read more
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02 Joy In Adversity
Contributed on Feb 17, 2025
Bottom Line: Joy flourishes when Christ is exalted, even in the face of hardship.
Last week, we began a new series through Paul’s letter to the Church at Philippi. The Book of Philippians shows what it means to live with defiant joy. And here’s what I mean by that: “defiant joy” is a joy that stands firm regardless of what life throws our way. Even in his imprisonment, Paul ...read more
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Philippians: Defiant Joy
Contributed on Feb 11, 2025
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Live Like That
Contributed on Feb 2, 2018