1 Joy: Joy in living, serving, suffering Philippians 1:18-30 Introduction Have you ever had those times of just overwhelming joy? Times that there was so much joy you couldn’t hold back tears. These times are usually much, much different then happiness. These times are never about the kinds of things that are so often advertised to us. These times, for me, are not cars, or houses, or really any kind of stuff. These times for me are things like: 1. Watching my wife walk down the aisle at our wedding. 2. Holding each of my kids for the very first time. 3. Baptizing my oldest son. 4. Doing my son’s wedding a couple weeks ago and thanking the Lord for the blessing of a Godly Christian lady for my son.
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Joy:
Joy in living, serving, suffering
Philippians 1:18-30
Introduction
Have you ever had those times of just
overwhelming joy? Times that there was so
much joy you couldn’t hold back tears.
These times are usually much, much
different then happiness. These times are
never about the kinds of things that are so
often advertised to us. These times, for me,
are not cars, or houses, or really any kind of
stuff.
These times for me are things like:
1. Watching my wife walk down the aisle
at our wedding.
2. Holding each of my kids for the very
first time.
3. Baptizing my oldest son.
4. Doing my son’s wedding a couple
weeks ago and thanking the Lord for
the blessing of a Godly Christian lady
for my son.
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5. My final college payment for my oldest
kid – tears of joy.
Transition: The Apostle has a similar
experience in what brings him Joy or causes
him to rejoice. It’s like he has to say it twice
in verse 18….
Philippians 1:18
What then? Only that in every way, whether
in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed,
and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,
(ESV)
Why does Paul rejoice? No matter what
the Gospel wins!! Either it wins personally
in his life, he dies and goes to be with the
Lord, or it wins here on earth and the gospel
is spread through the difficulty he faces in
his life.
Paul rejoices because:
I. We will be delivered.
Philippians 1:19
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for I know that through your prayers and the
help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will
turn out for my deliverance, (ESV)
Means of deliverance:
A. Prayer – Human participation.
B. Spirit – Divine work of God.
Main Point: God in His grace allows us to
participate in what He is doing and what He
is going to accomplish here on earth – what
an incredible invitation – and in this we/Paul
rejoice.
Second reason that Paul rejoices…
II. Right perspective: Life is a
temporary assignment.
Philippians 1:20-26
as it is my eager expectation and hope that I
will not be at all ashamed, but that with full
courage now as always Christ will be
honored in my body, whether by life or by
death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to
die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that
IV. How is this passage calling you to further obedience in your walk with God?
We should greet suffering with God-centered hope. Paul used his suffering as a tool whereby the
gospel was advanced. God is calling you to use your various troubles as a means by which you
declare the Lordship of Christ over your body and circumstances. Therefore do not waste your
suffering.
V. How can this passage of Scripture shape your prayer life?
Our prayers can be shaped significantly by this passage. We can pray and ask the Lord to help us
face troubles well. We can pray and ask that the Lord will make us more eternally minded. That
is to say that we will see our circumstances through the lens of eternity. We can also pray for our
brothers and sisters throughout the world that are presently suffering for the cause of Christ.
VI. What are three practical takeaways from the sermon you listened on this passage?
Small Group Questions Joy In Living, Serving and Suffering
Phil 1:18-30 September 27, 2020
*You do NOT have to answer or discuss every question. Feel free to just pick a few. These are meant to guide you in truth. If you are having trouble answering a question, ask your small group leader to help you. They are committed to helping you develop as an authentic follower of Christ.
The COMMUNITY QUESTION:
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Into the WORD/APPLICATION:
Here are some suggested sites in order to dive deeper into God's Word: blueletterbible.org, desiringgod.org/articles/all, biblos.com, ccel.org, logos.com, connect.ligonier.org, thegospelcoalition.org/channel/bible-and-theology. 1. Read the scripture verses listed above and discuss the following
questions together. What is the theme of this passage?
2. What challenged you in this Scripture?
3. In what ways does this passage help you savor Christ more?
4. How is this passage calling you to further obedience in your walk with God?
5. How can this passage of Scripture shape your prayer life?
6. What are three practical takeaways from the sermon you listened on this passage?
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