Gospel

Philippians 4:2-23

1. Strive for the gospel (Philippians 4:2-3)

2. Rest in the gospel (Philippians 4:4-9)

3. Be content in the gospel (Philippians 4:10-13)

4. Give because of the gospel (Philippians 4:14-20)

5. Celebrate the growth of the gospel (Philippians 4:21-23)

Run to Joy

Philippians 3:12-4:1

1. Press forward (Philippians 3:12-16)

2. Imitate the right examples (Philippians 3:17-21)

3. Stand firm in the Lord (Philippians 4:1)

Righteousness Through Christ

Philippians 3:1- 11

1. “Put no confidence in the flesh” (Philippians 3:1-7)

2. Jesus first (Philippians 3:8)

3. Righteousness is from God (Philippians 3:9-10)

4. Through the gospel we attain the resurrection (Philippians 3:11)

Character

Philippians 2:19-30

Character that results from gospel commitment:

1. Keeps Jesus First (Philippians 2:19-21)

2. Is faithful and loyal (Philippians 2:22)

3. Diligently works for the kingdom (Philippians 2:25)

4. Trusts God’s Mercy (Philippians 2:26-30)

5. Honors those so faithful (Philippians 2:29)

Imitate Christ's Humility

Philippians 2:1- 18

Proposition: You have the mind of Christ now live the mind of Christ in a life characterized by humility.

1. Imitating Christ in His humility involves thinking of others ahead of ourselves.

2. Imitating Christ in HIs humility is linked to loving obedience.

3. Imitating Christ in HIs humility is nurtured by worship.

4. Imitating Christ in HIs humility is sustained by a life-long commitment to grow in Christ.

Philippians 1

Philippians 1:3-30

1. Live for the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:3-11)

2. Endure for the gospel of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:12-30)

Intro to Philippians

Philippians 1:1-2

1. Jesus calls His servants and His people (Philippians 1:1)

2. Build on a foundation of joy and peace (Philippians 1:2)

Wonderful Counselor

Philippians 2:5-11

Keep your eyes on Jesus:

1. The Incarnation (2:5-8)

2. The Name (2:9-11)

October 31 Service

Philippians 4:2-7

1. Peace is not an absence of conflict (v. 2)

2. Rejoice in the Lord (v. 4)

3. Make your requests known to God (v. 6)

4. Believe His Promise: peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (v. 7)

Flourishing in Both Life and Death

Philippians 1:18b-26

1. Having the perspective of Christ means seeing death as a gain, not a loss

2. Having the purpose of Christ means prioritizing disciple-making now

3. Having the mind of Christ means rejoicing in all circumstances