The Secret Sauce of Joy: Imitating Christ's Humility

Nov 16, 2025  •  Megan Dennis

Are joy and unity hard to find? Megan shares the "secret sauce" that allows Christians to thrive despite conflicts and challenges: Humility.


In this message on Philippians 1:27-2:11, we discover that true humility is not self-doubt, but self-forgetfulness. Paul’s call for the church to be "like-minded" is rooted in Jesus' ultimate example: He was equal with God, yet he "made himself nothing" and became obedient to death on a cross.


Learn the difference between the "proud who imagine they are humble" and the "humble who are afraid they are proud". Stop letting pride—the enemy of joy —hold you back!


This sermon provides practical steps for pursuing true J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others, You), including:

• Focusing on Jesus and rooting out pride.

• Focusing on Others (serving and listening).

• Focusing on Your mindset and admitting when you're wrong.


The way up is down. Embrace the mindset of Christ, and God promises to lift you up.

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