Jesus Plus Nothing

This week we continue our Secret of Happiness series. We’ve already looked at having joy in our circumstances, trials, and purpose. Now we will investigate the only true source of joy. Read Philippians 3.1–14. In his letter to the church in Philippi, Paul continually...

Happiness When the Future is Uncertain

As we continue through the book of Philippians, we’re looking at how Paul was able to find and hold onto joy even in the midst of earthly circumstances that were anything but “good.” We’re picking up the letter in verse 18, where he’s writing about how he can find...

Happiness When Our Plans Fail

Read Philippians 1.12–18. We’re kicking off our next series, The Secret of Happiness. We hear—and even say—the phrase “I just want to be happy” almost constantly. So often, it seems that the happiness we chase after is gone the minute we’re up against obstacles or...

Vision Sunday

This week, we take a look at the mission and core values at the heart of Engedi. It’s important for us to be reminded that we aren’t just here to help people discover Christ; we’re called to help them discover Christ and then to change the world. This is at the heart...

Praying for a God-Pleasing Life

We may often look at our relationship with God, wondering if we are okay with Him. Foundationally, we know that our sins have been forgiven because of the works of Christ and that we will be eternally with God in the resurrection. But that confidence doesn’t stop us...

Praying for a Full Life

As we continue through our 4 Year-Changing Prayers series, we’re once again looking at a prayer that Paul prayed over the church in Ephesus. In his letter to the Ephesians, he prays that they experience a full, satisfying life in Christ. This prayer is incredibly...