PPT-How to Be Joyful Philippians 4:4-9

Philippians 449 How can we live as joyful people 4 Extend grace to others 5 Defeat anxiety with prayer 67 Fill your mind with what is good 89 How to Be Joyful Philippians 449. Joyful Living: Part 11. Philippians 4:1-9 (NIV) . 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! . 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. . Philippians 2:1 - 11 Philippians 2:1 - 2 Philippians 2:3 - 4 4 Characteristics in Jesus actions that we are called to duplicate for others! 1) Have the “disposition” found in Jesus 2) Se . (Sung to the tune of Ode to Joy. ). Joyful, joyful is the Gospel, . bringing . news of happiness,. God in time is born among us, Jesus Christ the Word made flesh. Son of God he gifts the Spirit, freeing hearts held down by fear. . Galatians 3:27-28:.  . “. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”. Philippians 2.16-30. Give yourself away. Philippians 2.16-30. Join . in imitating me, and keep your eyes . on . those who walk according to the example . you . have in us. . . -Phil . 3.17. What . you have learned and received and . . The Joy of Proper . Affections. Joyful . affections towards . others…. 1. . W. ill . be rooted in . Christ. . 2. Saturated . in prayer . 3. . A. ccompanied . with “knowledge” and “discernment” . Henry Van Dyke. Ludwig van Beethoven, HYMN TO JOY. CCLI #977558. 1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, . God of glory, Lord of love; . hearts unfold like flowers before thee, . opening to the sun above. . 1:18a. But . what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.. Philippians . 1:18b-20. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, . 6 . Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. . 7 . And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus….  . I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.. 11 . I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . The Christ Hymn. Covers the entire story of Jesus Christ. From leaving heaven. Becoming a man. Being obedient even to death on a cross. Returning to the Father. Being given the highest place of honor. Give yourself away. Philippians 2.16-30. Join . in imitating me, and keep your eyes . on . those who walk according to the example . you . have in us. . . -Phil . 3.17. What . you have learned and received and . A humble . p. erspective is one that puts the concerns of Christ above all else.. A life well lived is lived for the Lord.. A life lived for the Lord has to consider the needs of others.. A Humble Perspective . God of glory, Lord of love;. hearts unfold like . flow'rs. before Thee,. Opening to the Sun above. ,. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;. drive the dark of doubt away;. Giver of immortal gladness,.