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.
Imitating Christ in His humility involves thinking of others ahead of ourselves.
Imitating Christ in HIs humility is linked to loving obedience.
Imitating Christ in HIs humility is nurtured by worship.
Imitating Christ in HIs humility is sustained by a life-long commitment to grow in Christ.
Philippians 1
Philippians 1:3-30
Live for the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:3-11)
Endure for the gospel of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:12-30)
Intro to Philippians
Philippians 1:1-2
Jesus calls His servants and His people (Philippians 1:1)
Build on a foundation of joy and peace (Philippians 1:2)
The King & His Cross
Luke 24:1-12
What happened? (Luke 24:1-4)
What happened. (Luke 24:5-7)
What response? (Luke 24:8-12)
Diligence & Laziness
Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:3-5; 12:27; 26:13-16
Work is good (Proverbs 6:6-11)
Diligence is timely (Proverbs 6:8; 10:3-5)
Diligence produces income, laziness produces poverty (Proverbs 6:9-11; 10:4; 26:12-16)
Diligence is precious wealth (Proverbs 12:27)
The Power of Words
Proverbs 16:20-30
Words that Build Up (Proverbs 16:20-24)
Words that Tear Down (Proverbs 16:25-30)
Dealing with Sexual Temptation
Proverbs 5
Pay Attention to Wisdom (Proverbs 5:1-7, 23)
Be Proactive (Proverbs 5:8-14)
Respect Marriage (Proverbs 5:15-20)
Cut the Cord (Proverbs 5:21-22)
Pride and Humility
Proverbs 16:5, 18-19
The arrogant will be punished (Proverbs 16:5)
Pride goes one way: down (Proverbs 16:18)
Reject pride and company with the proud (Proverbs 16:19)
The Value of Wisdom
Proverbs 3:13-26
Pursue Wisdom (Proverbs 3:13-15)
Hold onto wisdom (Proverbs 3:16-18)
Worship God only wise (Proverbs 3:19-20
Rest in Jesus (Proverbs 3:21-26)
Warning and Restoration
Amos 7:1-9:15
Jesus is the true mediator (Amos 7:1-9)
Pride is deadly (Amos 7:10-17)
Spiritual famine (Amos 8:1-14)
God will restore (Amos 9:1-15)
Seek the Lord & Live: True Blessing
Amos 5:1-6:14
Take Inventory (Amos 5:1-3)
Know Who God is (Amos 5:8-9)
Seek God and Live (Amos 5:4-7, 10-27)
Humble yourself before the Lord (Amos 6)
Let the Guilty Return to God
Amos 3:1-4:13
God disciplines those He loves (Amos 3:1-15)
So, Come Home. (Amos 4:1-13)
Judgment on God's People
Amos 2:4-16
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength (Amos 2:4-5)
Love your neighbor as yourself (Amos 2:6-8)
God's past works give present & future grace (Amos 2:9-10)
Do not test God's patience (Amos 2:12-16)
Judgment on the Enemies of God's People
Amos 1:2-2:3
The Lord Is Powerful (Amos 1:2)
God’s Standard is Perfect (Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1)
Judgement for Sin (Amos 1:3, 6, 9, 11, 13; 2:1)
Judgment exposes us (to the work of the Lord) (Amos 1:4-5; 7-8; 10; 12; 14-15; 2:2-3)
Christ suffered our judgment on the Cross (1 Peter 2:22-24)
Nobody for Somebody
Amos 1:1; 7:14-15
A nobody for Somebody (Amos 1:1)
God makes us who we are
Jesus' Ascension & Return
Acts 1:1-11
God is with us:
Empowered by the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1-5)
Working while we wait (Acts 1:6-8)
Hope for a better tomorrow (Acts 1:9-11)
Jesus' Resurrection
Luke 24:1-12
The trajectory of Jesus' life from manger, to cross, to grave, to resurrection means God is with us.
His Birth and Resurrection are:
Considered impossible (Luke 24:1-8)
Counter Intuitive (Luke 24:9-11)
Marvelous (Luke 24:12)
Jesus' Death
Luke 23:32-46
Jesus' birth is purposeful to lead to the cross. His birth & death both encompassed:
Humility (Luke 23:33-34)
Hatred (Luke 23:35-39)
Faith (Luke 23:40-42)
Salvation (Luke 23:43)
Supernational (Luke 23:44-45)
Worship (luke 23:46-47)
Wonder (Luke 23:48-49)