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Philippians 1v27 – 2v11 Learning to Live Above Your Circumstances. Paul’s Secret. 1v27 ‘ Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.’
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Philippians 1v27 – 2v11Learning to Live Above Your Circumstances
Paul’s Secret 1v27 ‘Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.’ 4v11-12 ‘…for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances…I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation…’
4 Keys to Learning • God-Confidence • War of the Worlds • Surviving Church • DIY Prisons
1. God-Confidence • God is in charge of my life!Even in the dark times • God is for me and on my side!Even when I mess it up • Whatever God asks me to do He will enable me to do it!Even when it seems impossible
2. War of the Worlds (1v28-29) • Stand Firm (together as one) • Don’t be afraid • Be prepared to suffer if necessary … be strong!
3. Surviving Church (2v1-11) • Be like-minded • Always check your motives first • Prefer others to yourself … The Example of Jesus… be weak!
Paul’s Secret Matthew 10v39 – ‘Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it’ … making God the centre of His life …
4. DIY Prisons Whatever happens…. • There can be many people who throw bricks at us to cause us to stumble.
4. DIY Prisons Whatever happens…. • But there is only one person who can take those bricks and turn them into a prison…