The series in Philippians continues as we wrap up Chapter one looking at a Christian’s behavior. Is the behavior of a Believer important? What does a Christian’s behavior mean for the Christian?
- The Word “Conversation” Means Behavior or Conduct.
- Behaving well Removes Fear of Adversaries.
- Believing In Jesus Will Sometimes Bring Conflict.
I. Our Behavior Reflects the Gospel. (V. 27)
A. Because We Represent Jesus. (V. 27a)
B. Because We are The Same Each day. (V. 27b)
1. When Other Chrisitnas Are Present.
2. When Other Christians Are Absent.
C. Because Christian Behavior Unifies. (V. 27c)
1. Stand Fast With One Spirit for the Faith.
2. Stand Fast With One Mind for the Faith.
II. Our Behavior Helps In Our Defense. (V.28)
A. Not Alarmed By Opposition.
B. It is A Sign of Destruction to Them.
C. A Sign of Salvation from God to Us.
III. Our Behavior Recognizes Christian Living Patterns. (VV.29-30)
A. We Believe on Jesus !
B. We Are Called to Suffer for Jesus.
C. We Know we Are the Same as N.T. Saints.
BEHAVING WELL BEGINS IN JESUS BEING THE LORD OF OUR LIFE
WHEN HE BECOMES THE SAVIOR OF OUR SOUL !
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As this series through the book of Philippians moves on, we see not only the encouragement of victory in Christ, but we learn how to make our joy full as Christians.
Living Out Jesus Keeps Us From Shame.
If Living Only for This Life That Will Be All There Is Except Hell.
Our Lives Are To Help Others Rejoice In Jesus.
Three Commands To Make JOY Abundant:
I. Magnify The Lord ! (V.20)
A. Earnestly Expect His Return.
B. Endeavor to Be Bold.
II. Live Jesus ! (VV. 21-24)
A. See Your Reward Here and Eternally. (V.21)
B. See The Reality of This World. (V.22)
C. Show Your Desire to Be With Jesus. (V. 23)
D. Show Your Desire to see People Saved. (V. 24)
III. Have Confidence and Continue ! (VV. 25-26)
A. Hold to Things You Know . (V. 25)
B. Hold Up The Joy Of The Faith.
C. Rejoice With One Another about Jesus. (V. 26)
1. In Your Salvation.
2. In The Salvation of Others.
Real Joy Only Comes From Knowing Jesus Intimately, Personally….
…..Do You Know Him ?
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As our series through the book of Philippians continues, we continue to see how a Christian can walk in victory. In this sermon, the importance of fortifying our personal defenses is the focus.
Problems are Opportunities to Train and Strengthen Us.
Our Defense Against the World Is Adjusted as we Understand the World’s Offense.
We Build Confidence In Others By Our Actions and Reactions.
I. Problems Should Promote the Gospel(Good News) (VV. 12-16)
A. Understanding Is One Solution. (V. 12)
B. Everyone Connected To Us Should Experience Jesus. (V. 13)
C. We Should Be Bolder for Christ Than Anywhere Else. (V.14)
D. The Good News Brings Joy Into Our Lives. (VV. 15-16)
II. Persistent Love Creates the Best Defense and JOY. (VV. 17-18)
A. That Which We Love….We Defend ! (V. 17)
B. We Rejoice In Jesus Christ ! (V. 18)
1. He Brings Joy In The Present.
2. He Will Bring Joy In the Future.
III. Powerful Defense Leads To Salvation. (V. 19)
A. Self-Preservation In A Physical Sense.
1. Temporal Deliverance.
2. Must Be Repeated.
B. Spiritual Salvation of the Individual.
1. Personal Forgiveness of Sin.
2. Powerful Vindication at The Judgement Seat.
What Kind of Defense Do You Have for your Life as to Why
God Should Let You Into His Heaven ?
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Sermons through the book of Philippians continue as Paul tells us how to “Get Ourselves Ready” for the battle that rages on in the world around us.
To be Victorious in Today’s World, We Must Be Militant Christians.
We Must seek God to Overcome Our Fears and Act by Faith.
We Must Guard Against Compromise With all Our Heart, Soul, and Mind.
I. Be Fearless for the Gospel. (v. 7)
A. Take A Bold Stand.
1. In Bondage – Whatever the Circumstances.
2. In Defense – By Knowing Whom You Believe and What.
3. In Confirmation – By Life and Lifestyle.
B. Take A Battle Stance.
1. Fortify Your Defenses.
2. Prepare A Battle Plan.
II. Be Faithful In Love To Fellow Saints. (VV. 8-9)
A. Have Deep Inner Affections for Fellow Christians. (V.8)
B. Be Superlative in Love for Christ. (V.9)
1. Love Without Limits.
2. Love In Knowledge – What You Know.
3. Love In Judgement- Neither Condemn.
III. Be Excellent In Living (VV. 10-11)
A. Clean In Conduct.
B. Clear In Motives.
C. Cautious In Accusations.
D. Copy the Life of Christ. (V. 11)
1. In Actions.
2. In Reactions.
Victorious Living Only Comes from Deep Dedicated Living for Jesus Christ !
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Sermons through the book of Philippians begin with the declaration “God is Able!” The sermon is given from Philippians Chapter 1 verses 1 through 6.
Daily Living In Difficult Times
“ God Is Able”
Philippians 1: 1-6
The Keynote of the Book of Philippians is JOY .
Daily Living in Difficult Times Requires Dependence on God.
Believing GOD IS ABLE carries you through Difficult Times.
True Believers Are Aware that God’s Ability Is Unlimited .
I. God Is Able To Save and Keep Saved. (VV. 1-2)
A. Make Sure You Are A “Saint” of Christ Jesus. (V. 1)
B. Make Sure You have GRACE and PEACE for these Times. (V.2)
II. God Is Able To Fill Us With Thanksgiving. (VV. 3-5)
A. Victorious Living Comes from a Practice of Daily Thanksgiving (V.3)
B. Victorious Living Comes from a Practice of Daily Prayer. (V.4)
1. With Persistence.
2. With Passion – “making request with Joy”
C. Victorious Living Comes from a Practice of Daily Fellowship. (V.5)
1. Not Isolation
2. But Interaction
III. God Is Able to Bring Us to Completion. (V.6)
A. Exercise Daily Confidence in Jesus Christ.
B. Accept He Has Made A New Beginning in You.
C. Accentuate He Is at Work In Your Life.
D. Expect Jesus Christ To Come Back At Anytime !
Will You Walk In DEFEAT or the VICTORY He Offers?
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