To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

TEXT: Philippians 1:12–26 How does someone like Paul sit in prison—after shipwrecks, trials, and beatings—and still say, “To live is Christ, to die is gain”? In this message, Pastor Eden Fine unpacks the radical mindset that fuels Paul’s joy and courage, even in chains. This isn’t just about theology—it’s about transformation. We explore how Paul’s thinking is shaped by his deepest loves: God and people. His mindset isn’t rooted in comfort or success, but in the fame of Jesus and the good of others. His hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s a confident trust in God’s promises. This sermon challenges us to examine our own hearts: What do we love? How do we think? And how do those beliefs show up in our daily lives? Because the way we think shapes the way we live—and only a mind renewed by Christ can say what Paul said…and mean it.