Sermon - August 14, 2016 - Followers of Christ Find Strength in Jesus

The sermon for the thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 14, 2016.  The sermon text is based on Philippians 4:4-7, 10-13.  The theme this week is: "Followers of Christ Find Strength in Jesus".

Today's Focus:  Philippians 4:13 is a favorite and yet often misunderstood verse from Christians.  Paul's words in Philippians 4:13 are more about the endurance of every circumstance, rather than enjoyment of every circumstance - more about contentment in everything, rather than the capability to do everything.  Paul said, "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation."  The secret of enduring every situation with contentment is realizing our strength and our joy come entirely apart from ourselves.  Our strength is in him who keeps strengthening us - Jesus!

Sermon given by Pastor Matthew Rothe.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS).  If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit  www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge