Living as Lights in a Dark World As Christians, the most joyful, encouraging, and gracious words should come from our mouths, yet we are often just as prone to grumbling, complaining, and murmuring as the rest of the world. In Philippians 2:14-18, Paul strongly cautions against this, reminding us that a joyful church is marked by believers who shine as lights in a dark world, point others to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and rejoice in their salvation. ABOUT ATHEY CREEK Welcome to Athey Creek Church, based in West Linn, Oregon! Join us in-person or online as we work our way through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book. We like to keep things simple by focusing on God's Word and its application to our daily lives. Whether it's through weekly teachings, monthly Prophecy Updates, or a host of other resources and events, we are passionate about sharing Biblical truth. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1check and check out our website at https://atheycreek.com/. YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1 All Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek/playlists All Prophecy Updates: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EwcG2TRgz0SeHNBa6YHltFldLcerBTh CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Pastor Brett: https://www.instagram.com/pastorbrettmeador/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheyCreekChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atheycreek/ Website: https://atheycreek.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Watch Parties: https://atheycreek.com/connect/watch-parties Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling: https://atheycreek.com/connect/pastoral-care Resources for New Believers: https://atheycreek.com/connect/new-believers Athey Men: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/men Athey Women: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Athey Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGic4bESYdzF--c8TFoUdOw 00:00 - Worship 20:23 - Teaching Intro 22:01 - Philippians 2:14-18 37:54 - The Secret to a Joyful Church 38:44 - I. Reject the Grumble 55:53 - II. Reflect the Glory 1:00:11 - III. Reveal the Gospel 1:07:00 - IV. Rejoice Together #AtheyCreek #ThroughTheBible #NewTestament #BrettMeador #BibleProphecy #biblestudy #joy #complain #light #darkness #blamelessness #children #rejoice #transformation #murmur

"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." Pastor Brett shares why leading with love is the most powerful way to point someone to Christ. Tune in to the Today's Word Radio Program for more bonus content you can only hear on the radio. Find a local station at todayswordradio.com!

Paul addresses our calling as Christians to love one another in Philippians 2:1-11, focusing on strife within the church, being like-minded despite our differences, and walking in humility. He then points to the example Jesus set through His earthly ministry and His willingness to die for our sins. ABOUT ATHEY CREEK Welcome to Athey Creek Church, based in West Linn, Oregon! Join us in-person or online as we work our way through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book. We like to keep things simple by focusing on God's Word and its application to our daily lives. Whether it's through weekly teachings, monthly Prophecy Updates, or a host of other resources and events, we are passionate about sharing Biblical truth. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1check and check out our website at https://atheycreek.com/. YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1 All Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek/playlists All Prophecy Updates: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EwcG2TRgz0SeHNBa6YHltFldLcerBTh CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Pastor Brett: https://www.instagram.com/pastorbrettmeador/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheyCreekChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atheycreek/ Website: https://atheycreek.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Watch Parties: https://atheycreek.com/connect/watch-parties Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling: https://atheycreek.com/connect/pastoral-care Resources for New Believers: https://atheycreek.com/connect/new-believers Athey Men: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/men Athey Women: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Athey Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGic4bESYdzF--c8TFoUdOw 00:00 - Teaching Intro 15:51 - Philippians 2:1-4 58:52 - He Thinks of Others, Not Himself v. 5-6 1:01:58 - He Serves v. 7 1:04:49 - He Sacrifices v. 8 1:06:43 - He Is Exalted v. 9-11 #AtheyCreek #ThroughTheBible #NewTestament #BrettMeador #BibleProphecy #BibleStudy

How do we become citizens of heaven, as Paul describes in Philippians 1:27 and 3:20? Romans 10:9 gives us the answer: “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” This teaching is from Philippians 1:27 and 3:20 titled "Are You a Citizen of Heaven?" on July 5, 2025. Watch this teaching at atheycreek.com or find it at YouTube.com/@atheycreek

While the believers in Philippi lived as citizens of Rome, Paul reminded them in Philippians 1:27 and 3:20 that their true citizenship was in heaven and that their lives should reflect that reality. As we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday this Independence Day Weekend, we examine what it means to be heavenly-minded while faithfully serving the Lord on earth, and most importantly, how to ensure our citizenship is in heaven as well. ABOUT ATHEY CREEK Welcome to Athey Creek Church, based in West Linn, Oregon! Join us in-person or online as we work our way through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book. We like to keep things simple by focusing on God's Word and its application to our daily lives. Whether it's through weekly teachings, monthly Prophecy Updates, or a host of other resources and events, we are passionate about sharing Biblical truth. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1check and check out our website at https://atheycreek.com/. YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1 All Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek/playlists All Prophecy Updates: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EwcG2TRgz0SeHNBa6YHltFldLcerBTh CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Pastor Brett: https://www.instagram.com/pastorbrettmeador/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheyCreekChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atheycreek/ Website: https://atheycreek.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Watch Parties: https://atheycreek.com/connect/watch-parties Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling: https://atheycreek.com/connect/pastoral-care Resources for New Believers: https://atheycreek.com/connect/new-believers Athey Men: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/men Athey Women: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Athey Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGic4bESYdzF--c8TFoUdOw 00:00 - Worship 19:46 - Teaching Intro 35:00 - 1. Live Like The King You Represent 41:10 - 2. Never Forget Where Home Really Is #AtheyCreek #ThroughTheBible #NewTestament #BrettMeador #BibleProphecy #BibleStudy

From Hollywood movies, news, online conspiracy theories, and official government sources, it's not hard to find speculation about aliens, UFOs, and other unexplained paranormal phenomena – but what does the Bible have to say about this? In our July 2026 Prophecy Update, Pastor Brett Meador answers your questions about these issues, helping us discern today's claims through the lens of Scripture and in light of the One who created and sustains all things. ABOUT ATHEY CREEK Welcome to Athey Creek Church, based in West Linn, Oregon! Join us in-person or online as we work our way through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book. We like to keep things simple by focusing on God's Word and its application to our daily lives. Whether it's through weekly teachings, monthly Prophecy Updates, or a host of other resources and events, we are passionate about sharing Biblical truth. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1check and check out our website at https://atheycreek.com/. YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1 All Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek/playlists All Prophecy Updates: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EwcG2TRgz0SeHNBa6YHltFldLcerBTh CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Pastor Brett: https://www.instagram.com/pastorbrettmeador/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheyCreekChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atheycreek/ Website: https://atheycreek.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Watch Parties: https://atheycreek.com/connect/watch-parties Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling: https://atheycreek.com/connect/pastoral-care Resources for New Believers: https://atheycreek.com/connect/new-believers Athey Men: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/men Athey Women: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Athey Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGic4bESYdzF--c8TFoUdOw 00:00 - Teaching Intro 01:24 - Question 1 10:55 - Question 2 20:58 - Question 3 35:32 - Question 4 44:11 - Question 5 48:32 - Question 6 59:06 - Question 7 01:14:16 - Question 8 #AtheyCreek #ThroughTheBible #NewTestament #BrettMeador #BibleProphecy #BibleStudy

As Paul begins his letter to the Philippians, his deep love for them shines through as he shares how he remembers them, what he longs for them to know, and how faithfully he prays for them. Through Paul's example in Philippians 1, we learn how to abound in love for others, have true unity in the gospel, and rejoice in every circumstance. ABOUT ATHEY CREEK Welcome to Athey Creek Church, based in West Linn, Oregon! Join us in-person or online as we work our way through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, book by book. We like to keep things simple by focusing on God's Word and its application to our daily lives. Whether it's through weekly teachings, monthly Prophecy Updates, or a host of other resources and events, we are passionate about sharing Biblical truth. For more information, subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1check and check out our website at https://atheycreek.com/. YOUTUBE VIDEOS AND PLAYLISTS Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek?sub_confirmation=1 All Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/c/AtheyCreek/playlists All Prophecy Updates: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EwcG2TRgz0SeHNBa6YHltFldLcerBTh CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Pastor Brett: https://www.instagram.com/pastorbrettmeador/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtheyCreekChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atheycreek/ Website: https://atheycreek.com/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Watch Parties: https://atheycreek.com/connect/watch-parties Pastoral Care and Biblical Counseling: https://atheycreek.com/connect/pastoral-care Resources for New Believers: https://atheycreek.com/connect/new-believers Athey Men: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/men Athey Women: https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Athey Kids Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGic4bESYdzF--c8TFoUdOw 00:00 - Philippians 1:1 27:05 - Philippians 1:2 28:27 - Philippians 1:3-4 38:37 - 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 41:51 - Philippians 1:5-7 48:44 - Philippians 1:8-11 1:02:35 - Philippians 1:12-24 1:09:48 - Philippians 1:25-30 #AtheyCreek #ThroughTheBible #NewTestament #BrettMeador #BibleProphecy #BibleStudy

Paul wrote to the church in Philippi while imprisoned, yet his joy remained steadfast. It wasn’t determined by his circumstances; it was rooted in the person and gospel of Jesus Christ. This teaching is from Philippians 1 titled "How to Have Joy in Hard Times" on June 28, 2026. Watch this teaching at atheycreek.com or find it at YouTube.com/@atheycreek