Intro: A Book on Joy
Philippians 1:1-6: Tom Shrader introduces biblical joy that endures suffering.
Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Saints
Philippians 1:1-8 teaching on grace, peace, and God's assurance of completing His work in believers.
Paul's Three Wishes
Philippians 1:9-11 — Paul's prayer for abounding love, sincere living, and fruit of righteousness.
Chains of Joy
Philippians 1:12-18: Paul's imprisonment advances the gospel. Tom Shrader on joy in adversity.
You Won't Be Disappointed in the Gospel
Philippians 1:19-27: Tom Shrader on why believers will never be disappointed in the gospel.
Suffering for Christ
Philippians 1:27-30 — Tom Shrader on suffering for Christ as a grace-gift for God's glory.
He Became Us So That We May Become Like Him
Philippians 2:1-11: Tom Shrader on Christlike humility as the cure for pride and relational conflict.
Obedience Amidst the Crooked and Perverse
Philippians 2:12-15: Tom Shrader explains working out salvation by grace, not works.
State of the Church: What It Means to Serve
Tom Shrader on Philippians 2:19-30: Timothy, Epaphroditus, and what servant leadership looks like.
All Things Rubbish Compared to Christ
Philippians 3: Tom Shrader on religion vs. relationship and the surpassing worth of knowing Christ.
Religion VS Relationship
Philippians 3:7-14: Tom Shrader on trading religious effort for a living relationship with Christ.
Live in Harmony
Philippians 4:1-4: Tom Shrader on standing firm, living in harmony, and the tactics of Satan.
Worry About Nothing, Pray About Everything
Philippians 4:6-8 teaching on worry and prayer — replace anxiety with trust in God.
What It Means to Be Content
Philippians 4:10-13 — Tom Shrader teaches biblical contentment and the danger of loving money.
Are You Satisfied in Christ?
Tom Shrader concludes Philippians 4, teaching contentment in Christ in all circumstances.