Cultivate Joy with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski

Cultivate Joy with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Philippians, short letter, big impact A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Philippians 3. 12-20.

Finding joy is knowing that God has already seen the worst of us. God doesn’t judge or condemn us, but instead loves us and accepts us. When we know the joy of that acceptance, we extend that same grace to others. Be present to this unconditional love that is always present to us. It just might change the way we are present in the world.

About the Series, Philippians, short letter, big impact: Philippians has been called a letter of joy. Joy is mentioned 14 times in 4 short chapters. What is amazing is that Paul wrote this letter from a jail cell. During this August sermon series on Philippians, we will explore how to find and cultivate joy in our lives, especially in the midst of conflict and adversity. Philippians consists of 4 chapters. As a spiritual practice and in preparation for Sunday’s worship during the month of August, we encourage you to read a chapter each week during the month.

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We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don’t ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.

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God, Paul, joy, grace, accepted, Jesus, people, gift, unconditional love, church, love, world, Philippi, letter, worship, law, presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregon

Featuring:

Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Morgan Schmidt, Rev. Kally Elliott, Brave of Heart, Becca Ellis, Guests

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