Joy
“The Joy of Contentment”
Philippians 4:10-23 Introduction: “Christian contentment is the God-given ability to be satisfied with the loving provision of God in any and every situation.” – Charles Kelley I. Contentment – Because of the Overruling Providence of God (Verse 10) (1 Timothy 6:6-10) II. Contentment – Because of the Unfailing Power of God (Verses 11-13) III. Contentment – Because of the Unchanging Promise of God (Verses 14-20)
“The Joy of Security”
Philippians 4:4-9 I. The Problem: Anxiety (Verse 6) II. The Prescription: Prayer (Verses 6-7) III. The Program: Right Thinking (Verses (Verse 8-9) To avoid anxiety – we must think proper thoughts: Guideline one: Whatever things are true Guideline two: Whatever things are noble Guideline three: Whatever things are just Guideline four: Whatever things are pure Guideline five: Whatever things are lovely Guideline six: Whatever things are of good report To avoid anxiety – we must do proper…
” The Joy of Victory”
Philippians 3:7-14 I. The Liabilities of the Past (Verses 7-8) (Matthew 16:25-26) II. The Possibilities of the Future (Verse 10) 1. Knowing the person of Christ (John 17:3) (2 Peter 3:18) 2. Knowing the power of Christ (Ephesians 1:18-20) 3. Knowing the passion of Christ (Acts 9:16) (Philippians 3:8) (1 Peter 2:21) (1 Peter 2:20) (1 Peter 3:14) (1 Peter 4: 14,16,19) (Matthew 5:10-12) (Philippians 3:11) (Philippians 1:29) III. The Responsibilities of the Present…
“The Joy of Integrity”
Philippians 1:27-30 I. Priority One: Conduct (Verse 27) (1:7) The defense of the gospel (1:12-18) The proclamation of the gospel (1:27) The testimony of the gospel II. Priority Two: Consistency (Verse 27) III. Priority Three: Cooperation (Verses 27-28) IV. Priority Four: Courage (Verses 29-30)
“The Joy of Adversity”
Philippians 1:12-26 7 Principles that will encourage us when we face trouble: 1. Adversity Promotes the Progress of the Gospel (Verse 12) – The word furtherance 2. Adversity Provides Opportunities for Witness (Verse 13) – In all the palace. He was referring to the Praetorian Guard 3. Adversity Produces Courage in our Fellow Believers (Verse 14) 4. Adversity Proves the Character of our Friendships (Verses 15-18) 5. Adversity Provokes Growth in our Lives (Verses 19-20) Three things at work in…
“A Life of Joy”
Nehemiah 8:10 Introduction: I. The difference between happiness and joy II. The Christian life is infused with joy Salvation Baptism Trial and discouragement Death (Acts 20:24) (1 Peter 1:8) (Revelation 14:13) III. God wants you to be joyful How can I live a life of joy? (Psalm 118:24) 1. Surrender to Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:11) (1 Peter 1:8) (John 16:22) (Psalm 35:9) 2. Submit to the Spirit of God (Romans 14:17) (1 Thessalonians 1:6) 3. Study the Word of God…