To Live is Christ, to Die is Gain // Philippians: No Matter What

Series - Philippians: No Matter What
Scriptures - Philippians 1:18-30, Acts 16:6-10
Presenter - Pastor Matt Surber
Date - February 23, 2025

What defines your life? Your job, your relationships, your hobbies? In Philippians 1:21, Paul gives a bold answer: “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Even in prison, facing an uncertain future, Paul maintained a No-Matter-What attitude—choosing joy, purpose, and faith over fear.

In this message, we unpack what it means to live with this mindset. How can we develop a faith so strong that no circumstance shakes our confidence in Christ? What does it look like to seek God’s fingerprints in our lives, even in hardship? And how do we find something truly worth living for?

Join us as we dive into Philippians and discover how to live with boldness, purpose, and joy—no matter what.

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Sermon Notes

Philippians 1:18-21

  1. Look for God’s Fingerprints
    Acts 16:6-10
    Philippians 1:12
  2. Look for Something Worth Doing

    Death is the great DIVIDING LINE:
    – For BELIEVERS – this life is as close to HELL as you will ever get.
    – For UNBELIEVERS – this life is as close to HEAVEN as you will ever get.
  3. Look for People to Stand With

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