The Joy of Generosity

November 2, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: Philippians 4:14-23
 
Sermon Points:
1) Generous giving means sharing in the troubles of others. 
2) Generous giving is an act of worship to God.
3) God has generously given us grace and riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

The Joy of Christian Contentment

October 26, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Philippians 4:10-13
 
Sermon Points:
1) True contentment is learned.
    a) We learn from God's Word.
    b) We learn from experience.
2) True contentment is found in both plenty and want.
3) True contentment is not self-sufficient, but Christ-sufficient. 

Practical Joy

October 19, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org
Text: Philippians 4:2-9
Sermon Points:
1) Seek unity.
2) Rejoice always.
3) Be gentle and fair toward everyone.
4) Fight anxiety with prayer.
5) Dwell on and practice the things of God. 

Citizens of Heaven

October 12, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org 
 
Text: Philippians 3:17-4:1
 
Sermon Points:
1) Follow the examples of Jesus on earth.
2) Set your mind on Jesus in heaven.
3) Stand firm in Jesus.

Press On!

September 28, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Philippians 3:12-16
 
Sermon Points:
1) Persevere by recognizing you belong to Jesus. 
2) Persevere by having a holy dissatisfaction in your own Christian journey.
3) Persevere with the end in mind. 

The Joy of Knowing Jesus

September 21, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Philippians 3:1-11
 
Sermon Points:
1) Guard against works-based religiosity. 
2) Jesus plus nothing equals everything.
3) We should passionately pursue a relationship with Jesus. 

Shining Brightly, Living Sacrificially

September 14, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Philippians 2:14-30
 
Sermon Points:
1) We are to live as lights in a dark world.
2) We are to hold firm and hold forth the word of life. 
3) We are to live in sacrificial service of others. 

Awe-Filled Obedience

September 7, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Philippians 2:12-13
 
Sermon Points:
1) Obedience to God takes effort. 
2) God supplies the desire and power for obedience.
3) Obedience requires a reverential awe of a holy God.

A Life Worthy of the Gospel

August 10, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
 
Text: Philippians 1:27-30
 
Sermon Points:
1) The gospel shapes the way we live.
2) Unity in the gospel is a visible fruit of faith.
3) It is a privilege to know and suffer for Christ.

Joy in the Gospel's Advance

August 3, 2025. Pastor Zach Vaughn. www.machiasvalley.org.
Text: Philippians 1:12-26
 
Sermon Points:
1) Rejoice in the spread of the gospel, however it comes about.
2) Because Christ is worth dying for.
3) And Christ is worth living for.