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Most people think God only uses pastors, missionaries, or famous Christian leaders.But throughout Scripture, God consistently uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.Continuing our study through Philippians, we discover how two often-overlooked men—Timothy and Epaphroditus—became powerful examples of Kingdom living. Their lives remind us that God isn't looking for perfect people; He's looking for available people.If you've ever wondered whether God can use your life to make an eternal difference, this message is for you.In this message you'll learn:Why God's Kingdom grows through ordinary peopleThe difference between happiness and biblical joyWhy Christians are called to care for othersThe mission Jesus gave every believerHow Timothy and Epaphroditus modeled faithful serviceWhy every Christian has been commissioned to share the GospelHow to become a Kingdom person in everyday lifeNo matter where you are in your faith journey, God has given your life purpose.If this message encouraged you, Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder today.Learn more about Compassion Church🌐 https://compassiondanville.com#Philippians #Purpose #KingdomPeople #Faith #CompassionChurch0:00 Introduction0:40 God's Kingdom Grows Through Ordinary People2:15 More Than Travel Plans in Philippians3:05 Opening Prayer4:10 Setting the Context of Philippians5:10 Joy in the Middle of Prison6:05 Kingdom People Care About Others7:20 Timothy's Heart for People9:00 Stop Following Your Own Dreams10:10 Happiness vs. Joy11:10 God's Truth vs. Your Truth12:00 Dying to Yourself13:05 Meeting Spiritual Needs First14:10 Timothy's Proven Character15:20 One Generation From Losing the Gospel16:20 Kingdom People Stay on Mission17:05 The Gospel Explained18:00 The Great Commission19:15 Saved to Be Sent20:00 Love God. Love Your Neighbor.20:45 Meet Epaphroditus22:05 A Messenger of Good News23:20 Does Your Heart Break for Lost People?24:00 Noah's Ark and the Closed Door26:00 Come to Me, All Who Are Weary27:10 Kingdom People Are Ready to Be Sent28:00 Dying to Yourself Daily29:00 Why We Share Jesus30:15 Saved to Be Sent31:20 Are You Ready to Be Sent?32:10 God Uses Ordinary People33:00 Start Where You Are34:10 Noah's Warning for Today35:05 A Final Challenge36:00 Prayer and Invitation

For Me to Live Is Christ | Philippians Series Week 2 | Compassion Church DanvilleWhat are you living for? If your honest answer is mostly yourself — your comfort, your goals, your reputation — then it might explain why joy feels so hard to find.This week Pastor Jeff continues our summer series through the book of Philippians with a message built on one of the most powerful statements in all of Scripture: "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21)The Apostle Paul wrote those words from inside a Roman prison — chained up, facing possible execution — and yet he was overflowing with joy and clarity of purpose. How? Because his life wasn't about him.In this message you'll discover 4 key things:God is doing more than you can seeThe mission is bigger than youTake the plane up to 30,000 feetTake a hard look at how you're living your lifeWhether you came in today carrying a dark cloud, feeling stuck in a season that has no end, or just going through the motions of religion — this message will challenge you, encourage you, and invite you into something bigger.📖 Scripture: Philippians 1:12–30🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Jeff📍 Compassion Church | Danville, VA👇 CONNECT WITH USWebsite: CompassionDanville.comInstagram: compassiondanvilleFacebook: compassiondanville💸 TEXT TO GIVEText CCDANVILLE to 77977📺 MISSED WEEK 1?Watch "Joy Is Possible" on our YouTube channel — Compassion Danville

When God Says Yes | Jeff Lynch | 1.18.25What if God actually wants to say yes to your prayers?In this powerful message from our Pray First series, we explore what happens when God says yes—and how bold, faith-filled prayers can unlock transformation not only in your life, but in generations to come.Through real-life testimony and Scripture, we examine:The Prayer of Jabez and how God responds to bold faithSolomon’s prayer for wisdom—and why it pleased GodWhy prayer and fasting align our hearts with God’s purposesHow humility, discernment, and courage position us for God’s bestIf you’ve ever felt hesitant to pray big prayers—or wondered if God truly hears you—this message will challenge and encourage you to step forward in faith.🙏 Now is the time to pray boldly. 🙏 Now is the time to trust God’s “yes.”00:00 – Opening Prayer & Call to God’s Presence02:10 – Introduction to 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting04:05 – Sermon Title: When God Says Yes06:20 – Emergency Testimony: God Saying Yes in Crisis10:05 – God Still Answers Prayer Today12:10 – The Prayer of Jabez Explained15:30 – Breaking Negative Identity Labels18:40 – “Bless Me So I Can Bless Others”21:45 – Enlarge My Territory: Living Beyond Comfort26:10 – The Power of God’s Presence30:20 – Why the Enemy Attacks When You Pray Boldly33:45 – God Granted His Request35:10 – Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom39:50 – Humility Aligns Our Prayers With God43:20 – Asking for Discernment, Not Selfish Gain46:40 – Pray Bold Prayers That Please God49:30 – Personal Testimony: Saying Yes to God’s Call53:30 – Personal Testimony: Praying for the Future56:40 – Invitation to Pray Bold Prayers58:30 – Altar Call & Guided Prayer

How you begin the year will shape how you experience the year—so but first, let’s pray. In this message, we learn why prayer matters, how Jesus modeled it, and how to use the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6) as a template for a daily prayer life that actually changes you.✅ Practical challenge: Set a time, set a place, and have a plan—start with 10 minutes a day.🚗 Church family win: Seth (a Marine in our church) has his car—thank you to everyone who helped serve.🧡 If you gave your life to Jesus today, fill out the orange card so our team can help you with next steps.🙏 Need prayer? Don’t carry it alone—come forward during worship and let’s pray together.Scripture: Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Matthew 6:7–13#CompassionChurch #DanvilleVA #Prayer #NewYear #Jesus00:00 – Welcome + Happy New Year00:45 – “Before we plan… let’s pray first”02:05 – Update: Seth’s car testimony (church family win)04:10 – Prayer: spare tire vs. steering wheel05:40 – Why should I pray? (intro)06:15 – Jesus’ prayer life (Luke 5:16 / Luke 6:12)08:10 – 1) Prayer is how I talk with God10:05 – 2) Prayer is how God talks to me (yes / no / not now)12:40 – 3) Prayer invites God into everyday life15:10 – How do we pray? (Matthew 6 model/template)16:35 – Step 1: Start with God (Father / hallowed be Your name)19:20 – Step 2: Align with God’s will (Your kingdom come)21:25 – Step 3: Ask for daily bread (what I need today)24:05 – Step 4: Confess + forgive (debts / trespasses)27:10 – Step 5: Help with temptation + deliver from evil29:15 – Simple life-changing prayer: “God, change me.”30:20 – Practical challenge: time, place, plan (10 minutes)32:10 – Where we’re headed: prayer + fasting + spiritual disciplines34:00 – Salvation invitation + prayer36:10 – Next steps: orange card + altar prayer moment

What do you do when your life feels like it’s falling apart?In this Christmas message, we step into Joseph’s shoes—engaged, building a future, and then hit with news he never saw coming. Joseph stands between a rock and a hard place… until God speaks: “Don’t be afraid… what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.” And the promise is declared: Emmanuel—God with us.Then we follow the shepherds—the overlooked, the lowest of the low—who are pursued by heaven itself. The angel announces: “Good news of great joy for all people.” That means you.You’ll also hear a powerful testimony from Dave Walker, who lived as an agnostic for decades, survived terminal liver disease and a transplant, later battled addiction, and finally surrendered his life to Christ—discovering the truth: it wasn’t him…it was God, pursuing him all along.Whether you feel like you’ve got it all together—or you feel lower than a worm—this message is for you: God is pursuing you, and the best thing for you is God.📖 Scriptures: Matthew 1:19–23, Luke 2:10–20📍 Compassion Church Danville0:00 — Joseph’s dilemma: “Mary… I’m pregnant.”1:45 — Joseph’s decision & the weight of betrothal2:35 — Matthew 1: Angel speaks: “Don’t be afraid”4:10 — Emmanuel: God with us in the hard season5:05 — Real-life examples: job loss, marriage strain, addiction relapse6:20 — God’s reassurance: “I’m in this with you”7:05 — Shepherd monologue: “Good news… that means you”8:15 — Dave Walker testimony begins11:10 — Terminal illness, transplant, resisting salvation12:40 — Addiction, father’s death, surrender to Christ13:40 — Hope Center & transformation: “It was God”14:30 — Theme: Pursuit—shepherds vs. success/emptiness16:00 — Luke 2: Shepherds go, find Jesus, tell everyone17:20 — Forgiveness: God forgives you… learn to forgive yourself18:40 — Call to growth for believers; hope for the broken19:45 — Prayer & invitation: altar open