Date: June 2, 2019 ()

Bible Text: Philippians 1:27-30 |

  •  Introduction
    • The saints at Philippi
      • Lydia
      • The demoniac girl
      • The jailer
    • The care of Paul by the Philippians
  • A Citizen of the Gospel will follow the author of the Gospel (Philippians 2:5-9)
    • Christ humbled himself, then was exalted
    • To be saved, we must turn from self
  • The Gospel
    • Pure, Holy, Faithful, Gracious, Merciful, Forgiving
  • How to live like the Gospel
    • Stand firm in one spirit
      • A defensive position, not letting anything through
      • Unified against evil
    • Strive with one mind
      • An active, aggressive strategy to accomplish something together
      • A team with a goal who works hard together
      • Teammates cannot argue if they want to win
      • There is an objective - more than just to be together
      • The objective is the Gospel
    • Don't be terrified by adversaries
      • If people are against you, it means you're doing something
      • Suffering for Christ's sake is an honor
      • When we serve God, we are in enemy territory, but we are in good company
  • Conclusion
    • Be Courageous
    • Stand against temptation
    • Live as the Gospel would have you wherever you are

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