The Beautiful Community – Humble Servanthood
If the Church is to be a beautiful community of unity and diversity, we must walk in humility, being willing to sacrifice our own rights in order to serve our brothers and sisters.
Philippians2:1-11
The Power of God in the Obedience of Christians
Our life of humble obedience to God is not a historical accident but a foreordained and sure plan for sanctification that is patterned after Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Philippians 2:12–18
Peace for the Coming Year
A Godward life of joy, prayer, and virtue is full of the Presence and peace of God, which expels our anxiety and sin.
Philippians 4:4-9
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Relationships are damaged when we act out of the improper motivation to manipulate others to meet our needs but are repaired when we follow Christ and let our actions be driven by the motivation to minister to the deepest needs of the other person.
Philippians 2:3-11
Community In An Individualistic World
We are called to community, serving one another and putting the needs of the community ahead of our own, but the iWorld encourages radical individualism.
Philippians 2:4
Called To Citizenship
Christians are called to serve God in their nation and culture, submitting to their leaders, and serving in the government and wider culture with unbelievers to promote the common good, always remembering that their true home is the new heavens and the new earth.
Romans 13:1-7; Jeremiah 29:4-7; Philippians 3:20-21
Finding Joy In the Gospel
How do we as the people of God in the midst of struggles find joy in the Gospel?
Philippians 1:12-18
Provision – Financial Giving and Church Planting
In the New Covenant, believers freely give finances in response to God’s grace, in order to support the work and growth of the church.
Philippians 4:10-20; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
The Power of Radical Commitment to Church Planting
God calls all of us to be part of church planting, either as radical supporters or radical planting team members.
Philippians 1:3-6; 2:19-24
Living as a Community of Joy
As we walk in community with a focus on our eternal inheritance, we can experience joy, no matter what our circumstances are at present.
Philippians 1:4-6
The Centrality of Christ and His Gospel
The central issue of true life is Christ and His Gospel, which gives us life and should be central in our thought and existence.
Philippians 1:21, 27
A Life of Joyful Contentment
Christ enables us to live a life of joyful contentment, regardless of the circumstances of our present existence.
Philippians 4:10-23
A Godward Life
Rather than facing our circumstances with anxiety, we should draw near to God and live for Him, knowing the God of peace is with us.
Philippians 4:4-9
The Call to Live in Community
Paul urges believers to walk in community so that they can stand for the Gospel in the face of opposition.
Philippians 4:1-3
Our Present Struggle and Our Future Glory
The Christian life is characterized by the pursuit of Christ, the struggle against sin, and the hope of our glorious future in heaven with Christ.
Philippians 3:12-21
Our Confidence in Christ: Holding on to the Gospel
The continental divide of life is where we place our confidence – ourselves and our own righteousness, or Christ and His righteousness.
Philippians 3:1-11
Timothy and Epaphroditus – Christ-like Examples for Us
Timothy and Epaphroditus were Christ-like examples, serving others even at great personal sacrifice and risk.
Philippians 2:19-30
A Fruitful Life of Joyful Obedience
Paul calls believers to draw upon God’s strength to live fruitful lives of joyful obedience. Philippians 2:12-18 Reading: Romans 15:1-6 Listen to the teaching Look at the teaching outline
Jesus Christ – The Supreme Example of Humility
As citizens of heaven, we look to Jesus, Who is the supreme example of humility and the Lord of all.
Philippians 2:5-11
Unity Through Humility
As citizens of heaven who have been blessed by God, we are to walk in humility before God and each other, which leads to unity in the church.
Philippians 2:1-4
Unity and Courage in the Face of Opposition
As citizens of the heavenly Kingdom believers must live worthy of the Gospel, walking in unity with each other and standing with courage when faced with opposition.
Philippians 1:27-30
Joy in the Journey (Part 2): Our Future with Christ
We can have joy because life is an opportunity to know and serve Christ, and death brings us into His Presence, which is the deepest desire of our hearts.
Philippians 1:18b-26
Joy in the Journey (Part 1): Proclaiming Christ
Despite very difficult personal circumstances, Paul is filled with joy because Christ is being proclaimed.
Philippians 1:12-18a
Paul’s Prayer for the Phillipians
Paul prays that we would grow in love and discernment so that our lives will bring glory and praise to God.
Philippians 1:9-11
Partners in Gospel Ministry
As Paul remembers the Philippians, he is filled with thanksgiving and joy because of their close partnership with him in the Gospel, and confidence because of God’s sustaining grace.
Philippians 1:3-8