Selected Texts
I. Life Together Experienced in Baptism
II. Life Together Experienced in Communion
Philippians 4:14-23
I. The Fact of the Partnership – 14-16
II. The Fruit of the Payment – 17-18
III. The Fullness of the Promise – 19-20
IV. Farewell from a Partner – 21-23
Philippians 4:10-13
I. I rejoice that you had opportunity to give. – 10
II. I am content despite my circumstances. – 11-12
III. I can do all things through Christ. – 13
Philippians 4:8-9
I. What is Paul telling us to do here?
II. What does this look like in real life?
Philippians 4:2-7
I. A Personal Appeal toward Like-heartedness – 2-3
II. A Package of Instructions toward Like-heartedness – 4-6
III. A Precious Promise that Rewards Like-heartedness – 7
Acts 9:1-22
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Philippians 3:17-4:1
I. Imitation is not a game
II. A clear and present danger
III. A bright and secure longing
IV. A banner of love
Philippians 3:12-16
I. A Recapitulation of Paul’s Pressing On toward the Prize – 12-14
II. A Call to Us All to Press On in Like Manner – 15-16
Philippians 3:1–14
I. Autobiography and Exhortation
A. A Surprisingly Lengthy Autobiographical Section
B. Four Observations toward Understanding
C. Imitating Paul: Pressing On without Looking Back
II. Pressing On for the Treasure
A. Seeking the Treasure through Pain
B. Seeking the Treasure Confident in the Promise
C. Seeking the Treasure Who Is a Person
Philippians 2:19-30
I. A Striking Portrait of Two Faithful Brothers in Christ
II. A Surprising Charge to a Christ-exalting Community
III. Reflections on Life Together in a Healthy Local Church
Philippians 2:14-18
I. Do we grasp the purpose of principled self-denial? – 14-16a
II. Are we blessed to please mature Christian leaders? – 16b
III. Do we rejoice at the thought of being a living sacrifice? – 17-18
Philippians 2:12-13
1. We work out (v. 12)
2. As God works in (v. 13)
3. To Achieve Our Common Sanctification
Philippians 2:1-11
I. Our Calling to Like-hearted Humility – 1-4
II. Our Equipping for Like-hearted Humility – 5-8
III. Our Celebration in Like-hearted Humility – 9-11
Philippians 1:27-30
I. Given the gospel of Christ, how are we called to live?
II. What are the biggest obstacles to living this way?
III. How are we enabled to overcome these obstacles?
Philippians 1:19-26
I. Remarkable Indicators of a Deeply Devoted Relationship
II. Reflections on the Qualities of a Truly Meaningful Life
III. Raising the Bar on the Sweetness of Our Life Together
Philippians 1:12-18
I. Gospel-Advance Supersedes Personal Comfort – 12-13
II. Gospel-Advance Disarms Personal Offenses – 14-18
III. How Does Gospel-Advance Rank in Our Priorities?
Philippians 1:7-11
I. A Window into a Loving Christian Community – 7-8
II. A Prayer that Expresses and Expands Such Community – 9-11
Philippians 1:1-6
I. Attitude - Thankful Joy
II. Action - Partnership in the Gospel
III. Assurance - God's Good Work
Revelation 4:1-5:14
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Romans 16:25-27
I. The Universal Breadth of the Gospel
II. The Singular Wisdom of the Gospel
III. The Miraculous Outcome of the Gospel