Sermons on Philippians
Be joyful! What does that mean? What if I’m not feeling it? Can we really rejoice on demand? The “why” of joy God is faithful The illusion of strength We’re under “the eyes of the Lord” The “what” of joy We wait in hope We rejoice in him, not an idea or feeling God’s love is with us
Great church fights … So far A problem of unity. … Phil 1:27, live lives worthy of their citizenship in the gospel. Phil 2:3, “do nothing out of selfish ambition and vain conceit. Rather in humility we are to consider the needs of others above ourselves, not looking to our own interests but each of you to the interests of others” verse…
What is it that shapes your identity? How are we to live? Phil 1:27, “a life worthy of gospel” “behave as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ” … godly behaviour is a reflection of our citizenship in Christ We should strive together… as one… for the faith of the gospel. verse 28 … this will result in opposition. verse 29 ……