Do Not Be Anxious
What are we to do when we find ourselves plagued by anxiety? St. Paul admonished the Philippian church to pray. But does prayer “work?” In this last passage of our series on the Book of Philippians, we discover that prayer is an invitation to intimacy with our Lord rather than a transaction. Join Fr. Ben Williams for some practical teaching on how a life cultivated in prayer is the path to joy and peace, even in the most difficult circumstances
A Community of Joy
How does the Church maintain a non-anxious presence in an ancient age? The answer is by becoming a community of joy. St. Paul teaches us that the path to joy is through humility. Join us on this second Sunday in our sermon series on the Book of Philippians, Anxious for Nothing. Fr. Ben Williams reminds us that just as there was joy on the other side of the cross for Jesus, there is joy on the other side of our difficulties. If we are to be a community of joy in the midst of anxiety, like Jesus, we must humble ourselves.
Striving for the Gospel
With the rapid changes happening in the world around us, we face uncertainty, which produces fear. How we respond to these conditions can breed anxiety. As the Body of Christ, each of us brings our own anxiety into the Church, which is why it is important to discern its sources. Fr. Ben Williams begins a 4-Week series in the Book of Philippians this week. Rather than fight or flight, St. Paul admonishes us to strive together for the faith of the gospel.
Inseparable from Love
This life is full of fears and dangers. After St. Paul spends three chapters explaining the implications of Christ’s death and resurrection, he ends chapter eight by telling us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. This week, Fr. Ben Williams preaches from Romans 8:35-39, where we see that through Christ we are more than conquerors. There really is nothing to be afraid of.