What does it look like to rejoice in the Lord always? Paul's exhortations in Philippians 4 help us see.

Philippians 4 calls us to lead a vigilant life (v1-3), a radical life (v4-9), the result of the work of God’s Spirit, and a contented life (v10-13).

This is the final of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026).

About the speaker: Paul Mallard is FIEC's Director for the West Midlands and the chair of FIEC's Theology Team, helping churches and leaders to think through the key theological challenges facing us in 21st Century Britain. He previously served as pastor at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath until 2022.

About Rising Lights: Organised by FIEC but for everyone, Rising Lights is a chance for us to gather as believers, to be refreshed, and to grow in our faith. Taking place in Torquay, Devon, during the week after Easter. Find out more: http://risinglights.co.uk.

Follow:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/risinglightsuk
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/risinglightsuk

How do we persevere in the Christian life?

Press on in the grace of God (v10-16), watch out for false teaching (v17-19), and look up at the Christian hope (v20-21).

This is the third of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026).

About the speaker: Paul Mallard is FIEC's Director for the West Midlands and the chair of FIEC's Theology Team, helping churches and leaders to think through the key theological challenges facing us in 21st Century Britain. He previously served as pastor at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath until 2022.

About Rising Lights: Organised by FIEC but for everyone, Rising Lights is a chance for us to gather as believers, to be refreshed, and to grow in our faith. Taking place in Torquay, Devon, during the week after Easter. Find out more: http://risinglights.co.uk.

Follow:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/risinglightsuk
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/risinglightsuk

Christians are to imitate Christ, and Philippians 2 helps us see what that looks like.

Philippians 2 instructs Christians to be united (v1-2) and humble (v3-4).

It talks of two journeys: from the glory of heaven to the cross of Calvary (v6-8), and from the grave to the place of highest exaltation (v9-11).

It offers two applications: work out your salvation (v12-13), and shine like stars (v14-18).

This is the second of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026).

About the speaker: Paul Mallard is FIEC's Director for the West Midlands and the chair of FIEC's Theology Team, helping churches and leaders to think through the key theological challenges facing us in 21st Century Britain. He previously served as pastor at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath until 2022.

About Rising Lights: Organised by FIEC but for everyone, Rising Lights is a chance for us to gather as believers, to be refreshed, and to grow in our faith. Taking place in Torquay, Devon, during the week after Easter. Find out more: http://risinglights.co.uk.

Follow:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/risinglightsuk
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/risinglightsuk

Although he is chained in prison, Paul has an invincible joy. In Philippians 1, he explains exactly why.

In Philippians 1 we see that Paul is totally committed to the gospel of God (v12-18), totally convinced of the provision of God (v18-20), and totally captivated by the Son of God (v21-26).

This is the first of four Bible ministry messages given at Rising Lights (6-10 April, 2026).

About the speaker: Paul Mallard is FIEC's Director for the West Midlands and the chair of FIEC's Theology Team, helping churches and leaders to think through the key theological challenges facing us in 21st Century Britain. He previously served as pastor at Widcombe Baptist Church in Bath until 2022.

About Rising Lights: Organised by FIEC but for everyone, Rising Lights is a chance for us to gather as believers, to be refreshed, and to grow in our faith. Taking place in Torquay, Devon, during the week after Easter. Find out more: http://risinglights.co.uk.

Follow:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/risinglightsuk
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/risinglightsuk