Sermons on Philippians
Contentment
Today we learn the secret of being content…
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… Giving like God
Gospel partners are like ants – they share in troubles. The Philippians are model givers. Giving like God is… Proactive They didn’t wait to be asked! Mission-focussed Gospel work costs. Repeated A habit of generosity. Necessary Aid for those in need. Generous Not just the bare necessities!…
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… seeking the peace.
How do you go from anxiety to peace, from worry to joy? Pour it out Fill it up This part of Philippians gives us so much more than just “don’t worry, be happy.”
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… dealing with division (Philippians 4v1-3)
Euodia & Syntyche were true, committed, familiar Christians, and yet over time the seeds of division turned into weeds… Dealing with division: It’s a family affair It’s essential for standing firm It’s a big deal It’s a public issue It takes two to tango It takes…
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… keeping your eyes on the prize
To run the race properly, you need to… Keep your eyes on the prize Keep your eyes on the guys who keep their eyes on the prize If we’re in Christ, when we reach the goal, we’ll get our hands on a wonderful prize… and it’s much better than flapjack.
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… Valuing Christ (Philippians 3v1-11)
Knowing Christ is of supreme value. Only He can make us right with God. Watch out! For confidence in self. Rejoice! With confidence in Christ. Don’t stick Jesus behind the sofa!
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… looking out for Jesus’ interests
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… shining like stars
Christians should live the contrast life – standing out like bright stars in a dark sky. Paul identifies 2 particular areas: relationships the Bible Shining like stars is… Our work God’s work Worth work
Joyful Gospel Partnership means copying Jesus’ humility
Pyramid thinking puts ME above YOU. Gospel thinking puts YOU above me. Paul shows us The Mindset to have The Model to follow Living as heaven’s citizens means flipping pyramid thinking upside down!
Joyful Gospel Partnership means… Living as Heaven’s Citizens
When you’re a citizen of a country, it affects how you live. Living as heaven’s citizens means… Standing together Striving together Suffering together
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