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Philippians 4:1-9  — Shalom – How to Experience Peace

Philippians 4:1-9 — Shalom – How to Experience Peace

BIG IDEA: 4 PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PEACESHALOM – describes the deep sense of peace and well-being; much more than absence of conflictScripture Reading: Philippians 4:1-9As we read, look for emphasis on phrase “in the Lord” – think of that in terms of in union with the Lord...
Philippians 3:15-21  — Staying on Track

Philippians 3:15-21 — Staying on Track

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRISTGromacki: “In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the...
Philippians 3:12-14  — Pressing On

Philippians 3:12-14 — Pressing On

BIG IDEA: PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL IS THE ONLY WAY TO RUN THE RACE OF CONFORMITY TO JESUS CHRISTINTRODUCTION:Walvoord: “On the one hand, discontent with one’s spiritual life can bring discouragement and unnecessary resignation to spiritual defeat. On the...
Philippians 2:19-30  — Partners in the Gospel

Philippians 2:19-30 — Partners in the Gospel

BIG IDEA: TWO EXAMPLES OF PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL: UNSELFISH, SACRIFICAL SERVICE TO OTHERS IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL Carson: “Emulate those who are interested in the well-being of others, not in their own. Be on the alert for Christians who really do...
Philippians 1:12-18  — Adversity Advances the Gospel

Philippians 1:12-18 — Adversity Advances the Gospel

BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST BY STRENGTHENING THE FAITH AND COURAGE OF BELIEVERS TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL BY STIMULATING INCREASED...
Philippians 1:1-11  — Fellowship in the Gospel

Philippians 1:1-11 — Fellowship in the Gospel

BIG IDEA: (AS WE LABOR TOGETHER UNTIL CHRIST RETURNS,) FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL SPARKS THREE RESPONSES: JOYFUL THANKSGIVING INTIMATE BONDS PURPOSEFUL PRAYER FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY   INTRODUCTION: Gordon Zerbe: You give me joy! Paul establishes a mood of affection...