Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Wise living in a culture of fear ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’: The book of Proverbs Foolish fear: The dread of holiness Wise fear: Trembling joy Growing more (and less) fearful this year
Sermons on Philippians
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Introduction What things might indicate his humility? Isaiah 50:6; 53:7. John 8: 10,11; Isa.42:3. Matthew 21: 1- 5. Philippians 2: 5 -8. We as followers of Jesus are called to be humble. Romans 12: 16. 1 Peter 5:6 -7; 3:8. John 13: 15. Our Lord’s gracious…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Introduction Stand firm – in the Lord Stand together – in unity Stand out – from the world Stand up – for what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent & praiseworthy
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline No confidence in the flesh (v1-11) Pressing on toward the goal (v12-14) Enemies of the cross (v18-19) Citizens of heaven (v20-21)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Citizens growing together (2:12-13) Citizens shining together (2:14-18) Two model citizens (2:19-30) Timothy: Selfless gospel servant Epaphroditus: Courageous gospel soldier ‘Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A foreign outpost… The city’s constitution (1:27) The city’s enemy without (1:28-30) The city’s enemy within (2:1-4) The city’s Lord (2:5-11) ‘Whatever happens, live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Christ.’
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline There are three parts in today’s reading that indicate that what made Paul “tick” is the Gospel. We can summarize them as: 1. Gospel possibilities v13,14. 2. Gospel priority v 15-18. 3. Gospel purpose for living and provision for dying. v 19-26.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Unfinished projects Partnership (v. 1-5) Promises (v. 6) Passionate Prayers (v. 7-11) Priorities “he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”