The Joy of Living for the Gospel (Philippians 1:21-30)

Sermon from Amanda Braun on Philippians 1:21-30 titled The Joy of Living for the Gospel, from Manhattan Covenant Church's gathering on September 20, 2026 in Manhattan, KS. You can learn more about our church at mhkcovenant.org.

In the middle of the sermon, the congregation contributed answers to the question, "what is the gospel?" Here's the responses, which are not included in the audio recording of the sermon:

What is the gospel?

Good news of Jesus

Christ is Lord

Jesus is the Christ

Coming of the Kingdom of God

Present & eternal blessing

1 Corinthians 15 → life, death & resurrection of Jesus

Free gift of God's mercy

Death is defeated

Restored relationship with God and others

All creation will be filled with Christ

Healing individually and of the nations

Fulfillment of the law

Liberation for the poor and imprisoned

Forgiveness and restoration

Adoption as children of God—identity

We’re given an option to believe—faith