Journey to Joy: Shining Like Stars

The world around us can be filled with anger, complaining, division, anxiety, and darkness. God has placed His people right in the middle of that darkness—not to become like it, but to shine in it.

Watch the full Sunday service and message by Pastor Dennis Jacobson below.

SERMON TEXT

Philippians 2:12–18 (ESV)

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

SERMON NOTES

Philippians 2:12–18 gives us several truths about how we shine.

• • Shine by Taking Your Faith Seriously- Live it Out
  • Shine by Refusing to Grumble-Let it Go
  • Shine by Living Differently- Light it Up
  • Shine by Holding Fast to the Word- Lean into It
  • Shine Through Joyful Sacrifice- Lay it Down
  • Shine Through Rejoicing- Laugh it Up

This week: The question isn’t simply, “Is the world dark?” We know it is!

The question is: “Am I shining?”