We have heard what Fox News and CNN have had to say about Coronavirus. We have heard what Facebook has to say about Coronavirus. We have heard what our co-workers, family members, and friends have had to say about Coronavirus. Pastor Phil shared what God’s Word has to say about Coronavirus. How does a believer […] View this update, Coronavirus: How Do We Respond?, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

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Coronavirus: How Do We Respond?

Forgiveness is messy. Forgiveness is difficult. It is difficult to offer forgiveness when we have been hurt. It is also difficult to ask for forgiveness when we have hurt others. In this message, Pastor Phil offers counsel from God’s Word on seeking forgiveness from others. Today’s reading is Psalm 51. View this update, Messy: Owning My Sin, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Messy: Owning My Sin

We have reached the conclusion of the Philippians message series. In this section, Paul shares the secret of contentment. It does not come from anything outside of us. Contentment is an inside job. It is Christ Jesus who gives me the strength to bear all things! Today’s reading is Philippians 4:10-23. View this update, Philippians: Contentment, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: Contentment

We are nearing the end of the Philippians message series as we enter the last chapter of Paul’s letter. In today’s reading, Paul encourages the Philippians to rejoice continually and repeatedly. As we come to the Lord in prayer, we bring not only our worries and concerns, but also our praise and thanksgiving. Today’s reading […] View this update, Philippians: Joy in the Lord, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: Joy in the Lord

A big theme in Philippians is “the mind”. The way we think informs what we do. Our actions follow our thoughts. In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul encourages us to look ahead and not get stuck in past regret or success. Believe God for a better future as you walk the path he has set. View this update, Philippians: Looking Ahead, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: Looking Ahead

Today we look at Philippians 3:1-11. Here Paul encourages the Philippians to keep the first things first. He reminds them that all the things we do for God are not a credit to us. What is first and most important is what Jesus has done for us. Everything we do for God is because of […] View this update, Philippians: First Things First, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: First Things First

Deacon Steve Weiss shares today’s message. Timothy and Epaphroditus are two servants that are highlighted in Philippians 2:19-30. They are examples for us in how they discovered joy through selfless service. Steve also shares his own joy in serving the Lord. View this update, Philippians: Service, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: Service

Two essential qualities for a follower of Jesus are love and humility. Humility is something that is easy to ask for, but difficult to receive. But it is humility that unlocks the door to the joyful and abundant life that God desires for us. In today’s message, we explore Philippians 2:1-18. View this update, Philippians: Humility, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: Humility

he Apostle Paul finds himself in prison when he writes the letter to the Philippians. But he rejoices in the good that God brought from his difficult circumstances. We will encounter suffering in the world. Everyone has problems. But God gives us faith and hope to confront the challenges. And when we face our challenges […] View this update, Philippians: Joy in Suffering, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Philippians: Joy in Suffering

We will be looking at the Book of Philippians during January and February. Today, Pastor Phil challenges us to go deeper with this book and gives us an introduction to get started. Our prayer for this series is that 1) our love would grow more and more. 2) we would increase in knowledge and discernment. […] View this update, Intro to Philippians, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Intro to Philippians

Life does not always go as planned. We may be faced with more than we can bear. But it is never more than God can bear. He always has a plan and purpose in spite of the pain. View this update, Pain, Plan, Purpose, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Pain, Plan, Purpose

The Declaration of Independence says that all men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Life and liberty seem doable. But the writers of the Declaration tell us that happiness is not so certain. It is a pursuit. Our world is looking for joy. But joy is not easily found. We live […] View this update, Joy to the World, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Joy to the World

The final days leading up to Christmas can feel rushed and hurried. The reality is that many of our days feel rushed and hurried. It is not a good feeling to have. When we are rushed, our relationship, health, and overall well-being suffer. In this message, Pastor Phil addresses why we are often so hurried […] View this update, Giving Up Christmas: The Last Minute Rush, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Giving Up Christmas: The Last Minute Rush

Christmas is the season of giving. We all strive to be a bit more generous during this time of the year. But in our striving to be a bit more generous we often find ourselves worn out, exhausted, and in debt. In this message, Pastor Phil encourages us to consider the what, the when, and […] View this update, Giving Up Christmas: Christmas is For-Giving, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

Giving Up Christmas: Christmas is For-Giving

This new series on Giving Up Christmas is all about giving up the Christmas on display in the big box store. It is letting go of the non-essentials so that we might fully experience the presence of Jesus. It is through Jesus we experience joy and hope that the commercialized Christmas promises but fails to […] View this update, Giving Up Christmas: Christmas Presence, on Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Old Bridge, NJ's website.

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