Light on the Hill

James Kaddis

Joy is Found in Jesus Part 1

January 26, 2021

Today Pastor James continues his study of Philippians.  You can see it on so many faces today… people are discouraged, angry or distraught.  Joy is noticeably absent in the lives of some.  But as Christians we should stand out as joyful people, even when the circumstances around us are difficult.  We’ll learn today that there’s joy to be found in a relationship with Jesus, and the free gift of salvation that God completed at the Cross. 

References: Philippians 3:1-3

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We are conditioned as Americans to be quick to complain if we aren’t satisfied with a service or product. But the general attitude of being a complaining person can really take over our lives and then, we are known not as joyful Christians, but as grumpy people. Rather than complain about what’s going on, pastor James will encourage us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling. Recognizing it’s God who does the work. 
January 25, 2021
We plan on covering the latter half of Philippians two on this Friday.  Not long ago, we celebrated Christmas, and recalled what Jesus gave up and went through to make our salvation a reality.  Today we’ll see the importance of following our Lord’s example in being obedient, working out our salvation.  Not to be saved, but because we are saved.  
January 22, 2021
When we want to understand the depths of effort Christ went to, to save us, we need to read Philippians chapter two. There Paul seeks to resolve a conflict in the Philippian church, and writes about our Savior’s humility and obedience, traits God wants to produce in us as well. So we will consider the mindset of Christ today on Light on the Hill!  
January 21, 2021
As we continue to fight in this battle we find ourselves in, it’s important that we go about it with the mind of Christ.  To do otherwise, will lead to certain defeat.  But what does this mindset look like, practically speaking?  We’ll address that and more as we take you to Philippians chapter two.
January 20, 2021
Pastor James Kaddis will pick up where we left off in Philippians chapter one.  Remember this epistle is designed to teach us the mind of Christ.  In other words, the mindset we’re to have as we go about our day.  And as we’ll learn today a big part of is found in the statement, “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” 
January 19, 2021
Could you possibly offer your principle for life in six words? Paul the Apostle did in his letter to the Philippians. He said, “For me to live is Christ!” Pastor James Kaddis will discuss this and more as he studies Philippians chapter one.  Let’s be encouraged to adopt the mindset of to live is Christ and to die is gain, as we listen in to this our Monday edition of Light on the Hill!
January 18, 2021
We’ll be in Philippians chapter one, which you could say is teaching us how to have the mind of Christ.  In other words, to think like Jesus.  The apostle Paul is a great example on how to do this, even while in a prison cell unjustly!  It would lead to amazing confidence in Jesus.   Let’s see how we can share that same mindset, as we join pastor James.
January 15, 2021
We’re to let our light shine in a dark world.  And today we’ll be encouraged to stay focused on our heavenly calling, and that involves having the mind of Christ.  The apostle Paul sure did. Pastor James Kaddis will help us arrive at God’s plan and purpose for our lives, even when everything around us is chaotic and things look bleak. 
January 14, 2021
As you’re driving around town, on occasion you’ll see a construction crew working, and signs up that communicate to us that work is in progress.  We know when we see that to slow down, be extra attentive, and in the back of our mind we may wonder what it’s going to be like when the work is complete!  Now as you look at your life, you might imagine a sign hanging over you saying, “Work in progress.” That’s because God isn’t finished with us, until we see Him face to face.  Knowing that, can have a radical impact on your mindset as we'll learn today.
January 13, 2021
Today we’re going to cover the first two verses in the epistle of Philippians, which contain a common greeting of that time.  But it’s so much more than just a greeting.  As you’ll learn in a moment, it communicates something very powerful about God’s favor and peace being already upon us as Believers. 
January 12, 2021
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The Light on the Hill Radio Ministry is committed to communicating the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the world. We do this through the teaching ministry of Pastor James Kaddis. Our ministry has the responsibility of editing Pastor James’s regular pulpit sermons and producing 26-minute programs for radio stations across the nation. Since our radio program is available through our church app and through our Light on the Hill website (http://www.lightonthehillradio.com), this is truly a ministry that reaches souls worldwide.

About James Kaddis

Pastor James Kaddis is the founding and Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Signal Hill in Signal Hill, CA. By the grace of God, Pastor James has been serving in the ministry for over 27 years. Since 1996, he has also served as a police chaplain. Pastor James has a background in the area of theology, network engineering, computer forensics, and law. He previously served as an Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel Downey and the Dean of the Calvary Chapel Bible College, Downey Extension. He is also considered an expert in the field of Computer Networking and Security, and has extensive experience working in that field with both law enforcement and other types of professional organizations.

Pastor James represents the first generation in his family to be born in the United States to parents that were both born and raised in Egypt, and was raised with Arabic as a second language in his home. This background has been used by the LORD to give James a love for biblical languages. In April of 2016, Pastor James married his beautiful wife Nicole, and is overwhelmed by the privilege to serve the LORD by her side! Pastor James’ teaching ministry spans across the nation through the “Light on the Hill” radio ministry.

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