PPT-Philippians 3:12-14

Envision a New You Vision gives hope of a better future   Coaches Brides Abraham Nehemiah Jesus Paul What happens to our vision We imagine our future can never be better We never act to improve our future . 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 Joyful Living: Part 7. Philippians 2:12-18 (NIV) . 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, . Graphical sermon notes by,. Rev. Ed Whitman. Sunday, . November 2, . 2014. Evangelical Congregational Church in Dunstable Massachusetts. © Copyright 2014 by the . author. , Rev. Ed Whitman. , with . Summer 2015. Lesson 1. Philippians – Background. Writer. : Paul. When/Where. : Most probably during Paul’s first imprisonment at Rome (AD 60-62). Phil 1:13 – “Imperial guard”. Phil 4:22 -- “saints… of Caesar’s household”. Philippians 1:1-2: . “Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” . 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 . Southern Hills . church of Christ. Clint A. Oppermann. September 13, . 2015. Press On. (Philippians 3:12-14). The Present. (Philippians 3:12). The Past. (Philippians 3:13). The Future. (Philippians 3:13-14). I. Loving . Jesus. Loving . Jesus. – Matthew 22:37 – “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”. Putting Him . first. – Matthew 6:33 – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God”. A Study of the Letters Paul Wrote While Imprisoned in Rome. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon. Themes of Philippians. Major Theme: Joy in the Lord.. “Joy” found five times. “Rejoice” found eleven.. SUFFERING. . The. Preciousness OF . Suffering. SUFFERING. . The. . Preciousness OF . Suffering. . The. . Propagation ABOUT . Suffering. . Philippians 4:4 . Rejoice in the Lord . alway. : . and. 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, . ..  I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. . 1. I can’t sustain joy without learning to be . content. . in my circumstances.. Philippians . 12 . Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, . 13 . for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Studies in Philippians(18) Rejoice, but Beware Philippians 3:1-2 Previously Paul is challenging these brethren to shine as lights in the midst of this crooked and perverse generation His hope was that they stand fast so that in the day of Christ (judgment), he will rejoice, knowing he has not labored in vain