Finding the Joy in the Journey
Thoughts and Prayers: Thoughts Lead To…
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians Philippians 4:4-9 The ABCs of Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He does.” Oswald Chambers pHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 Thought Action Experience Thoughts Lead To… Our lives are…
Thoughts and prayers: The ABC’s of Prayers
Philippians 4:4-9 Prayer A = Approach B = Believe C = Confidence “The longest journey is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” Additional Scripture References: James 4:3-4 Mark 11:25 Hebrews 4:16 Romans 8:31-39 John 14:27 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God; I tell Him what I know He knows in order that I may get to know it as He…
Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)
Finding the Joy in the Journey, Reconciliation (Love and Forgiveness)Philippians 4:1-3 Philippians 4 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Words of Encouragement2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And I ask you, my true partner,[b] to help these two women,…
Are We Trading Joy for Mud Pies?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) Are we trading joy for mud pies? Philippians 3:15-21 Philippians 3:15-16Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things.If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.But we must hold on…
What Do You Dwell On?
Finding the Joy in the Journey A Study of the Philippians What do you dwell on? “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” Philippians 3:1 (NLT) “Remember, it is one thing to believe the Bible but something else altogether to allow the Bible, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit to impact and change your life.” A. W. Tozer…
The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 2: What Do I Value?)
Finding the Joy in the JourneyA study of Philippians Philippians 3:1-11 Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. “Grace for me but none for thee” Experience God’s grace. Then pass it onto people. “Mutilators”, why do we do what we do? Why do we believe what we believe? 3 For we who worship by the Spirit of God are…
The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ (Part 1: What Have We Added?)
Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. Philippians 3:1 Philippians 3:1-11 Name Calling? Dogs, Evildoers, MutilatorsRevealing their actions For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort. Philippians 3:3 Example: Paul-Circumcised, Pure-blooded Israelite, Member…
Attitude Like Christ Jesus (Example: Epaphroditus)
Finding the Joy in the Journey: A Study of PhilippiansAttitude Like Christ Jesus Example: Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30Philippians 2:55 “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”The Christ HymnAttitude Like Christ Jesus Example: TimothyWe are all living in the Philippines 21… But which one?Philippians 1:21 “For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”Philippians 2:21 “All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.” Four degrees of love (From…
The Christ Hymn (Part 2)
Finding the Joy in the Journey; The Christ Hymn (Part 2)Philippians 2:1-11 5 Christ must have the same attitude that you have. Wrong!!5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Resurrection “He Lives”Romans 8:9-10Exaltation “He Reigns!”Acts 2:33Ephesians 3:14-19Philippians 2:10-11b2 Peter 3:9 “He is being patient… but wants everyone to repent”The flood did come… Israel went into exile… Christ will return…Philippians 2:11b “to the glory of God the Father” Do you have the same attitude as Jesus?Are you selfishly…