Element Christian Church of Santa Maria
Element Christian Church of Santa Maria, CA (Orcutt, VAFB, Lompoc and the Santa Maria Valley) Download Element's weekly sermons with sermon notes. Visit http://www.ourelement.org/media/messages for more. ourelement. ourelementsm.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 894
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
Philippians Week 31: The Joy Of Contentment, Part 2
Knowing Proper Ambition – Selfish ambition can be understood as a “motivation to elevate or to put one’s own interests before another’s.” Paul says, “In humility count others more significant than yo…
00:41:23 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Philippians Week 30: The Joy Of Contentment, Part 1
Paul writes that he has “learned” to be content whether in plenty or in need, with the source of his contentment being Christ who strengthens him. Our society often confuses wanting (which can be hea…
00:42:22 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Philippians Week 29: Thinking About Things Worthy of Praise
Paul’s instruction in Philippians 4:8-9 challenges believers to carefully examine what occupies their thoughts. Rather than simply adopting cultural values, Paul takes six Hellenistic virtues and ref…
00:37:22 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Philippians Week 28: The Joy Of The Nuclear Option
Paul’s teachings in Philippians 4:4-7 provide a foundation for stability in an increasingly unstable world. Unlike modern approaches that focus on techniques and methods for dealing with anxiety, Pau…
00:37:22 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Philippians Week 27: The Joy Of Joy
Philippians 4:4-5 explores Paul’s recurring theme of joy that “bubbles out” even in the midst of his imprisonment. Paul doesn’t simply command joy as an emotion we must manufacture; rather, he roots …
00:40:00 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Philippians Week 26: The Joy Of Spiritual Laser Beams
2025, like most years, hasn’t been easy. Yet God remains at work—we may have been “roughed up,” but in His hands, we are neither forgotten nor abandoned.
Paul wrote Philippians while imprisoned in …
00:43:00 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Philippians Week 25: The Joy Of Phronesis
Philippians 4:1-3 serves as the culmination of Paul’s argument from the previous chapter. Throughout Philippians, Paul has emphasized the importance of phronesis - “a pattern of thinking, feeling, an…
00:39:00 |
Sun 20 Jul 2025
Philippians Week 24: The Joy Of Maturity
Today we will see how Paul addresses the way believers should handle disagreements within the church, emphasizing that mature Christians seek God’s guidance together through prayer when differences a…
00:42:00 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Philippians Week 23: The Joy Of Pressing On
Philippians 3:12-16 explores Paul’s understanding of what truly matters in the Christian life. Paul teaches that we should not focus on externals (appearance, possessions, status, etc.) but on knowin…
00:37:00 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Philippians Week 22: The Joy That Jesus is LORD
In our confused and chaotic culture where truth seems relative and basic Christian beliefs are controversial, we need clarity. The answer to cultural confusion is found in one profound truth: Jesus C…
00:37:00 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Philippians Week 21: The Joy of Transformation
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said that Philippians 1:6 may very well be described as the fundamental (or key) verse to all of Paul’s letter to the church in Phillipi. He said it’s one of those “magn…
00:34:00 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
NRABV* - Father’s Day: Singleness
Father’s Day can be hard for those who aren’t fathers or those who are single. This Father’s Day we are talking about singleness and how it can be a blessing and not a curse. Yes, marriage and father…
00:39:00 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Philippians 20: The Joy Of Resurrection
Paul makes a passionate declaration in Philippians 3:10-11 about knowing Christ and the power of His resurrection. The Christian doctrine of resurrection has two essential components: it is both a hi…
00:38:00 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
Philippians 19 : The Joy Of A Proper Resume
In today’s verses Paul shows a dramatic shift in how he viewed his credentials and accomplishments. Paul lists his “resume” of religious qualifications (his pure Jewish lineage, strict Pharisaical ad…
00:37:00 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Philippians 18: The Joy Circumcision
In Philippians 3:1-3, Paul continues his message about unity and humility in Christ while warning believers to “watch out” for those who would add requirements to salvation. Paul will speak about the…
00:43:41 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Philippians 17: The Joy Of Being An Example
Paul presents Timothy and Epaphroditus as living examples of the Christian humility he has been teaching. After discussing concepts like humility, unity, and pouring out our lives for Christ, Paul no…
00:50:00 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Mother’s Day: God’s Got It!
Mothers are a gift! Thank you, mothers, for the care and support you provide to your children. Your time, encouragement, wisdom, and prayer for your kids is a blessing – whether you receive a ‘thank …
00:36:00 |
Sun 11 May 2025
Philippians 16: The Joy Of Pouring
Today we will focus on Paul’s words in Philippians 2:17-18, being “poured out like a drink offering,” as well as how we are to “shine like lights” in the world. Paul likens the darkness of the world …
00:36:00 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Philippians 15 - The Joy Of Shining
As usual, our Easter message will not be a typical Easter message. We are reflecting back to a series we did last year on the Parables of Jesus. Today you will see Jesus use two short parables to ill…
00:43:00 |
Sun 27 Apr 2025
Parables: Easter - Hidden Treasures
As usual, our Easter message will not be a typical Easter message. We are reflecting back to a series we did last year on the Parables of Jesus. Today you will see Jesus use two short parables to ill…
Sun 20 Apr 2025
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