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Philippians 1:2-30 - Suffering and the Gospel
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In this sermon from the Village Church’s Philippians series, Pastor Eric turns our attention to Philippians 1:12-30. He invites both the Village community and anyone tuning in to reflect on Jesus' unique "operating procedure" for living out the Gospel. Pastor Eric breaks it down into three parts: creating space for the Gospel, proclaiming the Gospel, and embodying the Gospel. Then, with clarity and thoughtfulness, he examines how Paul weaves his own story of suffering through this lens, showing us what it means to live in the tension between pain and hope, with the Gospel always at the center.
Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other Village leaders open the Scriptures as the witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our lives. Scripture gives us more than abstract ideas. It is the Word of God, given to form us, confront us, comfort us, and teach us how to follow Jesus.
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