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
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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
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
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