Sunday, June 22, 2025

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.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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! 


Sunday, June 8, 2025

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.