“Jesus Is Our Example” Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus Christ is our example to follow! 1. Have the same ______________ as _____________ (Phil. 2:6-8) v. 6 Jesus’ motive = v. 6 Jesus’ factual identity = v. 7 Jesus’ action = v. 8 Jesus’ factual appearance = v. 8 Jesus’ action = 2. How did Jesus do this? (Phil. 2:8) Jesus ___________________ Himself. Mark 9:33-35 3. God’s Reward to the Humble! (Phil. 2:9) Luke 14:7-11 So when we ________________ ourselves, God will _____________ us. Psalm 138:6; James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5 4. The Result of All of This (Phil. 2:10-11) “The way up is down.” And God gets all the glory! Isaiah 45:23; Romans 14:11; Ephesians 1:10 Conclusion: Is Jesus Christ your example for how to live?
“Living Out Christ” Philippians 2:1-4 Three Ways to Live Out Christ! 1. The Basis of Joy (Phil. 2:1) If Christ . . . then what? 2. If Christ, Then Unify (Phil. 2:2) How must we unify? 4 ways: 1. ____________________________ 2. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________ 3. If Christ, Then Be Humble (Phil. 2:3) The Negative _________________________ The Positive _________________________ 4. If Christ, Then Serve Others (Phil. 2:4) The Negative _________________________ The Positive _________________________ Conclusion: Are you truly in Christ? Then how will you live for others?
“Free To Serve” Philippians 1:22-26 What are you truly living for? 1. The Supremacy of Christ (Phil. 1:23b) What is “better” for Paul? What was Paul’s expectation once he died? Where does the believer in Jesus Christ go when they die? 2. The Priority of Helping Others See Christ (Phil. 1:22-26) What is “more necessary” for the church? (v. 24) What’s the main point of all of this? (v. 25) Who get’s the glory? (v. 26) Conclusion: What are you living for? Is your faith about yourself, or about Christ and others? Have you believed in Jesus Christ, His Cross, His resurrection? If so, you cannot help but to want others to know Jesus Christ! It’s all about the gospel!
“To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain” Philippians 1:18-21 What’s the most important thing in your life? 1. Our Conclusion: Christ Proclaimed! (vv. 18-19) What is Paul’s overriding concern? What kinds of fellowship does Paul have? 1. 2. 2. Our Confidence: Christ Exalted! (v. 20) What is Paul’s confidence, his expectation? 1. 2. Paul’s testimony is the gospel message AND his body given for that message. What’s your testimony? 3. Our Cause: Christ Is My Life! (v. 21) How do you fill in the blank? To live is and to die is (see Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:4; John 10:10, 14:6; 1 John 5:20; Phil. 3:7) Conclusion: How should we view our life purpose? How should we view our life circumstance? What “filter” are we using to “assess our success”?