Live Like the Gospel

June 2, 2019

Passage: Philippians 1:27-30

Service Type: Sunday AM

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