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 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.’