Sermon Title: When You Can't Lose Sermon Series Theme: Philippians (verse-by-verse exposition) Sermon Idea: When Christ is the center of your life, every day you live invests in what lasts and every loss is swallowed up in eternal gain. Bible Verses: Philippians 1:21-26 Speaker: Barnabas Schwanke In 1934, a young missionary couple named John and Betty Stam faced execution in China — and quoted the very words the Apostle Paul wrote in Philippians 1. This sermon walks through Philippians 1:21-26 to reveal what it means to live a life you cannot lose. #SermonOnPhilippians SERMON ON PURPOSE Bible Verses: Philippians 1:21-26 BIG IDEA When Christ is the center of your life, every day you live invests in what lasts and every loss is swallowed up in eternal gain. WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERS Most people spend their lives trying to hold onto things they will eventually lose. Paul spent his life investing in what he could never lose — and that is why he had peace, even in chains. This message walks through three reasons Paul wanted to keep living, and shows how a life centered on Christ produces fruit, strengthens others, and magnifies the Savior. If you have ever wondered whether your life is actually counting for something that lasts, this sermon is for you. IN THIS SERMON - The true story of John and Betty Stam — and the final words that echoed Paul's own - Why "fruit" in the Christian life is something produced, not manufactured - How Paul measured the value of his life by his usefulness to others - What it means to magnify Christ — and why your life is the lens - The one question that exposes whether Christ is truly central in your life A QUESTION TO SIT WITH Is your life arranged in such a way that losing everything would not mean losing what matters most? If Christ is truly central, even the worst-case scenario is not ultimate loss — it is transition, fulfillment, and gain. If this message strengthened or challenged you, please subscribe and turn on notifications so you won't miss future expository sermons from Faithway Baptist Church. Share this video with a friend who needs an eternal perspective today. #ToLiveIsChrist #PhilippiansSermon WATCH NEXT Previous sermon (Sermon on Trusting God in Uncertainty | Philippians 1:19-21): https://www.youtube.com/live/O1hlUYAKE0o?si=Msft5yOfmSVPuB_h&t=1585 Philippians playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYrRRPx9c0Gn0JIkANztb6KRa-5LFkrD4 Last week's message unpacked Paul's settled confidence in God's deliverance. This week shows what that confidence actually produces in the life of a believer — fruit, growth in others, and the glory of Christ. Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving __________________________________ ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-preaching, Christ-centered church in Leesburg, Virginia. Our channel features verse-by-verse expository sermons, sermon series, and live worship services to help you grow in your walk with the Lord. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams __________________________________ Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA __________________________________ YOUTUBE TAGS FOR PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26 * sermon on Philippians * Philippians 1 sermon * Philippians 1:21 sermon * to live is Christ to die is gain * what does it mean to live for Christ (long-tail) * how to live a life that lasts forever (long-tail) * John and Betty Stam (long-tail) * sermon on Christian purpose * sermon on bearing fruit * Faithway Baptist Church * Bible sermon on living for Christ * expository sermon Philippians Video Tags: sermon on Philippians, Philippians 1 sermon, Philippians 1:21 sermon, to live is Christ to die is gain, what does it mean to live for Christ, how to live a life that lasts forever, John and Betty Stam, sermon on Christian purpose, sermon on bearing fruit, Faithway Baptist Church, Bible sermon on living for Christ, expository sermon Philippians

Series: 1 Peter Title: Act Like Men: Honoring the Design of God Text: 1 Peter 3:7 __________________________________ Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-teaching church in Leesburg, Virginia. Each week Pastor Barnabas Schwanke opens the Scriptures with clarity and warmth. Whether you are a longtime believer or exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA #obstacles #failure #success

Sermon Title: When You Know… But Still Need Help Sermon Series Theme: Philippians (verse-by-verse exposition) Sermon Idea: True Christian confidence rests in the certainty of God's deliverance while still leaning fully on His provision through prayer and the Spirit. Bible Verses: Philippians 1:19-21 Speaker: Barnabas Schwanke How could the Apostle Paul say "I know" while chained in a Roman prison awaiting trial for his life? This sermon on Philippians 1:19-21 unpacks the kind of settled confidence every believer can have in God — even when the outcome is unclear and the pressure is real. #SermonOnPhilippians SERMON ON CONFIDENCE Bible Verses: Philippians 1:19-21 BIG IDEA True Christian confidence rests in the certainty of God's deliverance while still leaning fully on His provision through prayer and the Spirit. WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERS Most of us are trying to figure out the outcome of our situation — the diagnosis, the relationship, the job, the future. Paul shows us a better way. From a Roman chain, he says "I know" — not because he sees a way out, but because he knows the One who is in control. This message walks through how Paul held complete confidence in God's deliverance and complete dependence on God's help at the same time. If you are tired of carrying things you were never meant to carry alone, this sermon is for you. IN THIS SERMON - Why Paul could say "I know" with no visible rescue in sight - The difference between knowing the outcome of your situation and knowing the outcome of your salvation - Why God's sovereignty drove Paul to ask for more prayer, not less - Three specific things Paul asked the church to pray for him — and why we should pray the same - What it really means to say "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain" A QUESTION TO SIT WITH If you fill in the blank — "For me to live is _____" — whatever you put there will control you, and it will crush you if you lose it. But if you can say with Paul, "For me to live is Christ," nothing in this world can ultimately take your life away. If this message strengthened or challenged you, please subscribe and turn on notifications so you won't miss future expository sermons from Faithway Baptist Church. Share this video with a friend walking through an uncertain season — they may need this hope today. #Philippians121 #ForMeToLiveIsChrist WATCH NEXT Previous sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/BZ7QH1Kgfgw?si=N_QSTijU6ff-QUkC Philippians playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1hlUYAKE0o&list=PLYrRRPx9c0Gn0JIkANztb6KRa-5LFkrD4 This message builds on the previous study in Philippians, taking us deeper into how Paul's joy and confidence held steady under real pressure. Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-preaching, Christ-centered church in Leesburg, Virginia. Our channel features verse-by-verse expository sermons, sermon series, and live worship services to help you grow in your walk with the Lord. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams __________________________________ Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA __________________________________ YOUTUBE TAGS FOR PHILIPPIANS 1:19-21 * sermon on Philippians * Philippians 1 sermon * Philippians 1:21 sermon * for me to live is Christ * sermon on trusting God in uncertainty (long-tail) * how to have confidence in God when life is hard (long-tail) * Paul in prison sermon (long-tail) * sermon on praying for boldness * sermon on dependence on the Holy Spirit * Faithway Baptist Church * Bible sermon on confidence * expository sermon Philippians Video Tags: sermon on Philippians, Philippians 1 sermon, Philippians 1:21 sermon, for me to live is Christ, sermon on trusting God in uncertainty, how to have confidence in God when life is hard, Paul in prison sermon, sermon on praying for boldness, sermon on dependence on the Holy Spirit, Faithway Baptist Church, Bible sermon on confidence, expository sermon Philippians

Sermon Series Theme: Sermon Title: Precious in His Sight | Bible Verses: 1 Peter 3:3-4 __________________________________ Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-teaching church in Leesburg, Virginia. Each week Pastor Barnabas Schwanke opens the Scriptures with clarity and warmth. Whether you are a longtime believer or exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA #obstacles #failure #success

Sermon Series Theme: Standalone message (not part of a series) Sermon Title: The Weight of Second-Hand Suffering Sermon Idea: True faith receives both blessings and burdens from the hand of God, trusting Him not because we understand, but because He is worthy. Bible Verses: Job 2:9-10 Speaker: Barnabas Schwanke __________________________________ Sometimes the heaviest suffering isn't your own — it's watching someone you love walk through pain you can't fix. This sermon on Job 2:9-10 speaks to caregivers, spouses, and families carrying invisible burdens, and it shows how to keep trusting God when prolonged pain tempts you toward despair. #SermonOnSuffering Bible Verses: Job 2:9-10 SERMON ON SUFFERING BIG IDEA True faith receives both blessings and burdens from the hand of God — trusting Him not because we understand, but because He is worthy. WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERS We talk about second-hand smoke, but rarely about second-hand suffering — the weight carried by the one sitting beside the hospital bed, walking through the diagnosis, and holding it together when the one they love cannot. Mrs. Job is often dismissed as faithless, but her words reveal a quieter, deeper pain that many believers carry today. This message gives language to that burden, warns against the slow drift into despair, and calls us back to a faith anchored in the character of God. IN THIS SERMON - The hidden weight of second-hand suffering and why caregivers are often overlooked - How prolonged pain begins to reshape how we see God - The discipline of speaking truth in suffering — what Job got right when his wife broke - The difference between resignation and acceptance in trials - How to trust God's hand when life makes no sense A NOTE FOR THE WEARY If you're the one watching someone you love suffer — the caregiver, the spouse, the parent, the friend — this message is for you. You are not forgotten. Your pain is real. And God is still good. If this message encouraged you, please subscribe and turn on notifications so you won't miss future sermons from Faithway Baptist Church. Share this video with someone walking through a hard season — it may be exactly what they need today. #JobSermon #ChristianSuffering WATCH NEXT Previous Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/YirpPmqsVuM?si=wfWDVenfMosMG_cv&t=1075 Salvation Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/UuTofsCWgTk?si=ZSjdeTLBcJiz9cIk&t=1597 The previous message prepared us to see what suffering reveals about faith — this one helps us understand the suffering we carry on behalf of others. Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving __________________________________ ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-preaching, Christ-centered church in Leesburg, Virginia. Our channel features verse-by-verse sermons, sermon series, and live worship services to help you grow in your walk with the Lord. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams __________________________________ Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA __________________________________ YOUTUBE TAGS FOR JOB 2:9-10 sermon on suffering, Job 2 sermon, trusting God in suffering, sermon on Job's wife, what does the Bible say about suffering, how to trust God when life is hard, caregiver burnout faith, sermon on despair, second-hand suffering, Faithway Baptist Church, Bible sermon on pain, sermon on trials Video Tags: sermon on suffering, Job 2:9-10, Job's wife sermon, trusting God in suffering, caregiver faith, sermon on despair, second-hand suffering, how to trust God in pain, what does the Bible say about suffering, Faithway Baptist Church, Bible sermon, expository preaching Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-teaching church in Leesburg, Virginia. Each week Pastor Barnabas Schwanke opens the Scriptures with clarity and warmth. Whether you are a longtime believer or exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA #obstacles #failure #success

Sermon Series Theme: Sermon Title: Overcoming Obstacles - Turning Failure into Success Sermon Idea: Bible Verses: Luke 5 Guest Speaker: Pastor Rebert __________________________________ Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-teaching church in Leesburg, Virginia. Each week Pastor Barnabas Schwanke opens the Scriptures with clarity and warmth. Whether you are a longtime believer or exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA #obstacles #failure #success

Sermon Series Theme: The Meaning of Life Sermon Title: Responding Biblically when You’ve Been Hurt by God’s People Sermon Idea: Sermon on Responding Biblically Bible Verses: Philippians 1:14-18 Speaker: Pastor Barnabas Schwanke __________________________________ Have you ever been deeply wounded — not by the world, but by someone in the church? #ChurchHurt is one of the most painful and least talked-about struggles among believers. In Philippians 1:14-18, Paul faces envy, rivalry, and selfish ambition from fellow preachers — and his Christ-honoring response will change how you handle conflict in the church. Pastor Barnabas Schwanke walks through five biblical steps for responding when the hurt comes from God's people. BIG IDEA When you are hurt by God's people, respond like Paul — protect the gospel, not your reputation. WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERS Most Christians have been hurt by someone in the church. Maybe it was criticism that blindsided you. Maybe it was jealousy disguised as ministry. Maybe someone pushed you aside or misrepresented you — and you have been carrying that weight ever since. The instinct is to fight back, shut down, or walk away. But Paul shows us a Christ-honoring path through the pain — one that refuses bitterness without pretending everything is fine. IN THIS SERMON Why Paul names the hurt honestly instead of burying it How to discern what is really driving someone's hurtful behavior What it means to lay down your right to strike back How to lift your eyes to the gospel when offense feels overwhelming Why joy is a decision — not a feeling — and how to choose it on purpose FIVE STEPS PAUL MODELS FOR US Paul gives us a Christ-centered framework for responding to hurt from within the body of Christ. He is honest about the pain. He looks beneath the surface to understand the motives driving the behavior. He lays down his right to retaliate — choosing the gospel over self-defense. He lifts his eyes to the advance of Christ's message. And he chooses joy on purpose — not based on circumstances, but based on what God is doing. THE GOSPEL CONNECTION This sermon is not just about managing conflict — it is about protecting the mission. Paul understood that when personal offenses overshadow the gospel, the church loses its witness. His example calls us to guard the advance of Christ above our own comfort, recognition, or reputation. A WORD FOR YOU If you are carrying hurt from someone in the church — you are not alone. This message meets you where you are and gives you a biblical path forward. Whether you need to be honest about what happened, release the right to defend yourself, or make a decision to rejoice — this sermon will walk you through it from Scripture. This sermon is part of the series "The Meaning of Life" through the book of Philippians. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you do not miss the next message in this series. #PhilippiansSermon #RespondBiblically MORE FROM THIS SERIES Previous message: How Do You Know What's Really Right? (Philippians 1:12-14) Series playlist: The Meaning of Life — Philippians Support Our Media Ministry: https://faithway.churchcenter.com/giving ABOUT FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Faithway Baptist Church is a Bible-teaching church in Leesburg, Virginia. Each week Pastor Barnabas Schwanke opens the Scriptures with clarity and warmth. Whether you are a longtime believer or exploring faith for the first time, you are welcome here. Join us live every Sunday morning at 10 AM and Wednesday evening. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithwayBaptistChurch/streams Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA YOUTUBE TAGS FOR PHILIPPIANS 1:14-18 church hurt sermon hurt by Christians Philippians 1 sermon responding biblically gospel over reputation Christian conflict sermon how to handle church hurt jealousy in ministry hurt by God's people choose joy sermon what does the Bible say about church hurt how to forgive someone at church Video Tags: church hurt sermon, hurt by Christians, Philippians 1 sermon, responding biblically, gospel over reputation, Christian conflict sermon, how to handle church hurt, jealousy in ministry, hurt by God's people, choose joy sermon, what does the Bible say about church hurt, how to forgive someone at church Long-tail search phrases: how to handle church hurt what does the Bible say about church hurt how to forgive someone at church

Sermon Theme: Marriage Sermon Title: Living the Gospel in Marriage Text: : 1 Peter 3:1-2 Bible Verses: : 1 Peter 3:1-2 Speaker: Pastor Barnabas Schwanke. ____________________________________________

Sermon Series Theme: Easter Sermon Title: Now Comes the Good Part Sermon Idea: Sermon on the Resurrection Bible Verses: John 20:1-10 Speaker: Pastor Barnabas Schwanke __________________________________ The Tomb Was Empty — Now Comes the Good Part SERMON ON THE RESURRECTION John 20:1-10 In this sermon from John 20:1-10, we walk to the empty tomb with Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John and face the central truth of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ rose from the dead. This resurrection sermon shows how the empty tomb turns confusion into faith, despair into hope, and questions into a call to believe. If Jesus is alive, then your hope, your faith, and your future can never be the same. BIG IDEA Because Jesus rose from the dead, everything changes—our hope, our faith, and our future. WHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERS Many people know the story of Easter, but they have never truly responded to the risen Christ. In this passage, Mary comes in the dark, Peter and John run to the tomb, and the evidence begins to speak for itself. This message helps viewers see that the resurrection is not just a truth to admire. It is a reality that calls for faith, worship, and personal response. IN THIS SERMON - Devotion that shows up in the dark - Despair that misreads the situation - Evidence that demands a response - Faith that changes everything DEVOTION THAT SHOWS UP IN THE DARK Mary Magdalene comes to the tomb early, while it is still dark. She does not yet understand the resurrection, but she still comes because love keeps moving toward Jesus. This part of the sermon speaks to anyone trying to follow Christ when life feels heavy, confusing, or unresolved. Real devotion does not wait until everything makes sense. DESPAIR THAT MISREADS THE SITUATION Mary sees the empty tomb, but at first she draws the wrong conclusion. She assumes loss instead of victory. This message shows how easy it is for grieving hearts to misread what God is doing and reminds us not to lean on our own understanding when the Lord may be preparing to reveal His power. EVIDENCE THAT DEMANDS A RESPONSE Peter and John run to the tomb and find an ordered scene, not chaos. The grave clothes are there. The body of Jesus is gone. The sermon presses the listener to see that Christianity is anchored in a real death, a real burial, and a real resurrection. The empty tomb is not merely interesting. It is decisive. FAITH THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING John enters, sees, and believes. That is the turning point of the text and the turning point this sermon presses home. There is a difference between knowing the facts of the gospel and personally believing in the risen Christ. The resurrection changes your past because sin can be forgiven, your present because new life is possible, and your future because eternal hope is real. If this message helped you, share it with someone who needs hope, resurrection truth, and a clear call to believe in Jesus Christ. Subscribe for more biblical preaching and watch another sermon that points you to the cross, the empty tomb, and the life only the risen Savior can give. #Resurrection #John20 #EmptyTomb #EasterSermon #JesusIsAlive #EasterSunday __________________________________ Faithway Baptist Church https://FaithwayBaptistChurch.com Leesburg, VA __________________________________ YOUTUBE TAGS FOR JOHN 20:1-10 Easter Sunday John 20 sermon John 20:1-10 resurrection sermon empty tomb sermon Easter sermon Jesus is alive he saw and believed Mary Magdalene at the tomb resurrection changes everything risen Christ sermon Video Tags: Easter Sunday, John 20 sermon, John 20:1-10, resurrection sermon, empty tomb sermon, Easter sermon, Jesus is alive, he saw and believed, Mary Magdalene at the tomb, resurrection changes everything, risen Christ sermon