The 1855 Podcast

Philippians 3:15-4:4

In this message from Philippians 3:15–4:4, we reach the climax of Paul’s call to be a church worthy of the gospel. He urges believers to think like those who are still pressing on toward Christ, to follow examples whose lives reflect heavenly citizenship, and to pursue reconciliation when relationships strain.

Philippians 3:1-14

This passage confronts where we locate our confidence and clarifies what justification by faith really means. Are we trusting our spiritual performance, or are we resting in the righteousness of Christ? And once our confidence is settled in Him, what does it look like to press forward in pursuit of knowing Him more?
If you’ve ever quietly evaluated your standing before God based on how you think you’re doing, this message is for you.

Philippians 2:18-30

In Philippians 2:18–30, Paul moves from theology to living examples. After calling the church to unity, humility, and Christlike obedience, he points to Timothy and Epaphroditus as real-life models of what gospel-shaped living looks like.

Philippians 2:12-18

In this message, we explore how belief turns into behavior, why unity and humility matter for our witness, and how joy sustains faithfulness even when obedience is costly. Because Christ went before us, we can live attentively, faithfully, and confidently, trusting that God is at work among His people.

Philippians 2:5-11

This week’s sermon takes us to Philippians 2:5–11, one of the most powerful passages in the New Testament. We look at the humility of Christ, the cost of obedience, and the hope that comes from trusting God with our lives and our future.

Philippians 1:27-2:4

In Philippians 1:27–2:4, Paul calls the church to live in a way that reflects the gospel, not just in belief, but in how we walk together. This message challenges us to remember who we are and who we belong to. As citizens of heaven, we are called to let our identity in Christ shape our decisions, our relationships, and our witness. A church worthy of the gospel chooses to live like heaven is home and refuses to let fear or pressure define its faithfulness.

Philippians 1:18-26

In Philippians 1:18–26, Paul reminds us that a life worthy of the gospel is not about preserving ourselves, but about magnifying Christ. Whether through life or through death, his desire is the same: that Jesus would be honored and seen as great.
This passage calls us to examine what we truly treasure. When Christ is our greatest love, we will not remain silent about Him, fear will lose its grip, and comfort will no longer be our highest priority. The gospel reshapes how we speak, how we live, and how we love.

Philippians 1:12–18

In this message, we see how God uses hardship to advance the gospel. From prison, Paul reminds us that suffering cannot stop God’s purposes and that Christ is proclaimed even in difficult circumstances. A church worthy of the gospel trusts God’s work, even when the path is hard.

Philippians 1:1-11

As we begin our journey through the book of Philippians, we ask a foundational question: What does it mean to be a church worthy of the gospel? 
This message sets the tone for our series and for our life together as a church, calling us to remember God’s grace in the past, trust His work in the present, and walk forward in faithful obedience.