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Pastor Bartley Sawatsky - September 28, 2025

It's a privilege to suffer

In the second week of our series, Philippians: A Call to Counterintuitive Living, Lead Pastor Bartley Sawatsky explores the challenging idea that suffering is a privilege and that the path to true exaltation lies in humility. Drawing from Paul's teachings, Pastor Bartley examines how embracing hardship and putting others first can lead to a deeper connection with Christ and a more authentic Christian life. This message invites us to rethink our approach to suffering and exaltation, showing that the way forward may not be what we expect.

Scripture References: Philippians 1:27-30, Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 1 Timothy 4:1, Philippians 2:1-11

From Series: "Philippians: A Call to Counterintuitive Living"

Renew Church explores why the way up is down, how worldly loss becomes spiritual gain, why it’s a privilege to suffer, and other counterintuitive ideas from the book of Philippians. Written during imprisonment, Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi remains one of the most unexpectedly uplifting books in the Bible. You’re invited to discover the ways of Jesus and see why they stand apart from conventional thinking.

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