2025-06-22 Rejoice In Receiving Help

2025-06-22 Rejoice In Receiving Help

by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:10-23

10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

14 Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

2025-06-15 Father's Day Gifts

2025-06-15 Father's Day Gifts
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Psalm 127:1-5, 128:1-6

Scripture from Psalms:
127 Unless the Lord builds the house,
    those who build it labor in vain.
    Unless the Lord watches over the city,
    the watchman stays awake in vain.
2   It is in vain that you rise up early
    and go late to rest,
    eating the bread of anxious toil;
    for he gives to his beloved sleep.
3   Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
    the fruit of the womb a reward.
4   Like arrows in the hand of a warrior
    are the children of one's youth.
5   Blessed is the man
    who fills his quiver with them!
    He shall not be put to shame
    when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

128 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord,
    who walks in his ways!
2   You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands;
    you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.
3   Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
    within your house;
    your children will be like olive shoots
    around your table.
4   Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
    who fears the Lord.
5   The Lord bless you from Zion!
    May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
    all the days of your life!
6   May you see your children's children!
    Peace be upon Israel! 

2025-06-08 Stand Firm with Worthy Thoughts

2025-06-08 Stand Firm with Worthy Thoughts
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:8-9

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, 
  whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, 
  if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, 
  think about these things. 
9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice 
  these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

English Standard Version (ESV)
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 
Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

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2025-06-01 Stand Firm By Rejoicing

2025-06-01 Stand Firm By Rejoicing
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4: 4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

2025-05-18 Stand Firm By Agreement

2025-05-18 Stand Firm By Agreement
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Philippians 4:1-3
1 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
3 Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

2025-05-11 Mother’s Day Encouragement

2025-05-11 Mother’s Day Encouragement
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Psalm 145 (Berean Standard Bible)

I Will Exalt You, My God and King
A Psalm of praise. Of David.

1 I will exalt You, my God and King;
I will bless Your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless You,
and I will praise Your name forever and
ever.
3 Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised;
His greatness is unsearchable.
4 One generation will commend Your works to
the next,
and will proclaim Your mighty acts—
5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty.
And I will meditate on Your wondrous
works.
6 They will proclaim the power of Your
awesome deeds,
and I will declare Your greatness.
7 They will extol the fame of Your abundant
goodness
and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and abounding in loving
devotion.
9 The LORD is good to all;
His compassion rests on all He has made.
10 All You have made will give You thanks,
O LORD,
and Your saints will bless You.
11 They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom
and speak of Your might,
12 to make known to men Your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of Your
kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
and Your dominion endures through all
generations.
 The LORD is faithful in all His words
and kind in all His actions.
14 The LORD upholds all who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to You,
and You give them their food in season.
16 You open Your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The LORD is righteous in all His ways
and kind in all His deeds.
18 The LORD is near to all who call on Him,
to all who call out to Him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him;
He hears their cry and saves them.
20 The LORD preserves all who love Him,
but all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD;
let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

2025-05-04 Avoiding Discouragement with Eye Discipline

2025-05-04 Avoiding Discouragement with Eye Discipline
by Pastor Chris Berg

Scripture Reference: Philippians 3:17-4:1
17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. 18 For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth. 20 But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. 21 He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.
4:1 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.