Episodes

  • Philippians 3:12-21 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    Philippians 3:12-21 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Oct 12 2025
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 3:12-21, highlighting how Paul urges believers to press toward the mark with urgency and focus, refusing to settle for spiritual complacency. At the same time, he reminds us to prioritize a Kingdom perspective, keeping our eyes on heaven and our hope in Christ's return. In a world of distractions, this passage calls us to run with purpose and live as citizens of a greater kingdom.
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    45 mins
  • Philippians 3:1-11 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    Philippians 3:1-11 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Oct 5 2025
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 3:1–11, where Paul lays aside performance-based religion, rejecting confidence in his own achievements. He embraces righteousness through faith in Christ and commits to knowing Him deeply. His life is now marked by living in pursuit of resurrection power, even through suffering, with the goal of eternal life in Christ.
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    45 mins
  • Philippians 2:19-30 - Chad Ellefson

    Philippians 2:19-30 - Chad Ellefson
    Sep 28 2025
    Chad Ellefson, a recently elected Elder of Uflourish Church, takes us through Philippians 2:19-30, unpacking Paul's inspiring words about Timothy and Epaphroditus - two followers of Jesus who labored alongside Paul in building the early church at great sacrifice and risk. Today we too are called to live beyond ourselves, walking open-handedly with God that he might work through us to build others up. As we lay down our self-interest, we actually find the abundant life Jesus promises to those who will follow after him.
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    40 mins
  • Philippians 2:12-18 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    Philippians 2:12-18 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Sep 21 2025
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 2:12-18, highlighting how Paul shows that God is working in you to shape your heart and actions, and through you to shine His light in a dark world.
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    44 mins
  • Philippians 2:1-11 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    Philippians 2:1-11 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Sep 14 2025
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 2:1–11, where Paul calls believers to honor others above themselves by embracing the mindset of Christ, who modeled humble obedience all the way to the cross. Though He was God, Jesus laid aside His rights, served others, and submitted fully to the Father’s will. As a result, God exalted Him above all. We’re called to follow that same path—where humility leads to unity, and surrender leads to glory.
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    44 mins
  • Philippians 1:19-30 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    Philippians 1:19-30 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Sep 7 2025
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 1:19-30, highlighting how Paul declares that his ultimate goal is for Christ to be magnified, whether by life or by death, showing that true purpose is found in exalting Jesus above all else. He then calls believers to model conduct worthy of the gospel—marked by unity, courage, and joyful endurance in the face of suffering.
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    44 mins
  • Philippians 1:12-18 - Dr. Kimara Ellefson

    Philippians 1:12-18 - Dr. Kimara Ellefson
    Aug 31 2025
    Uflourish Church member and lay minister Dr. Kimara Ellefson continues our series in Philippians with chapter 1, verses 12-18, unpacking the ways Paul's persecution actually advanced the Gospel and his perspective through it all challenges us today to humbly follow God's leading through any trials of our own.
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    45 mins
  • Philippians 1:1-11 - Dr. Kurt Owens

    Philippians 1:1-11 - Dr. Kurt Owens
    Aug 24 2025
    Pastor Kurt takes a deep dive into Philippians 1:1–11, where Paul celebrates the Philippians as people being formed by God, confident that the good work God began in them will continue. He prays their love will grow in wisdom so they can live pure, discerning lives. As they mature, they will be filled with the fruit of righteousness through Jesus Christ, bringing glory to God.
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    46 mins