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Letters to Churches: messages from God

This collection of letters from God to the churches in Philippi emphasizes the importance of joyful service to the Lord. Paul expresses his gratitude, encourages fellowship in the gospel, and offers prayers for love, discernment, and sincerity. He reminds believers to prioritize the interests of others, adopt the mind and conduct of Christ, and work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. The letters also highlight the significance of a positive attitude, contentment, and selfless service in the pursuit of spiritual growth.

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Letters to Churches: messages from God

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  1. Letters to Churches:messages from God PHILIPPIANS – Serving the Lord in all joy!

  2. You are doing great … my prayer: • Paul’s gratitude: (v.3-8) • Fellowship in the gospel • Partakers in the work, suffering and grace • Paul’s prayer: (v.9-11) • Love abound in knowledge & discernment • Approve things that are excellent • Be sincere • Filled with fruit of righteousness Phil. 1:1-11

  3. To live is Christ – to die is gain! • Prison … furtherance of the gospel (v.12-14) • Selfish, insincere teachers … teach! (v.14-18) • Executed - released … both good! (v.19-26) Let your conduct worthy of the gospel (v.27-30) Let it go. Stuff doesn’t matter. Think spiritually, selflessly, godly. Phil. 1:12-30

  4. Look out for the interests of others! • Fulfill expectation of the gospel. (v.1-2) • It’s not about me! (v.3-4) • Adopt the mind & conduct of Christ. (v.5-11) True disciples look and act like the Master! The bigger, better, stronger the church … the easier to adopt a served rather than serve attitude! Phil. 2:1-11

  5. Work out your own salvation! • Not matter if anybody is looking. (v.12) • With fear and trembling! (v.12) • Without murmuring & complaining. (v.14) • You are not really alone • God (v.13) • Paul (v.16-18) • Timothy & Epaphroditus (v.19-30) Phil. 2:12-30 Quit complaining & get to work!

  6. Count all things loss for Christ and Press on to the goal! • Rejoice – in the Lord – not other stuff (v.1-7) • Nothing here compares to eternal life (v.8-11) • Keep pushing – more/better. (v.12-16) • There are good & bad examples (v.17- 4:1) Still thinking spiritually. Still living eternally. Phil. 3:1- 4:1

  7. I can do all things through Christ! • Work out your troubles. (v.2-3) • Rejoice…be gentle…pray! (v.4-7) • Get your heart right. (v.8-9) • Learn contentment. (v.10-20) All about attitude! Phil. 4:2-20

  8. Serving the Lord in all Joy! • Get focused and pursue spiritual growth. • Joy & selfless service no matter what. • Keep giving for others, always. • Don’t complain … get to work. • Think spiritually and act eternally. • With the right attitude – it’s all good.

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