SERIES: PHILIPPIANS (4 OF 6)

NOTE: This sermon is part 7 and 8 of a 12 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 7: The Issues of Life
Series: Philippians
Stuart Briscoe
Philippians 4:1-3

I. The Love of Life. v. 1

N.B. "Dearly beloved", lit. Divinely loved.

A. Originated by God's love to them. Romans 5:8

B. Demonstrated by God's love in Paul-"longed for."

C. Consummated by God's life in each-brothers.

II. The Joy of Life. v. 1

N.B. People were Paul's joy.

A. He enjoyed meeting people.

B. He enjoyed influencing people.

C. He enjoyed leading people.

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Part 8: All-Round Christianity
Series: Philippians
Stuart Briscoe
Philippians 4:4-7

I. An All-Round Life.

A. How to greet every day.
Rejoice in the Lord-ALWAYS. v. 4
1. Because of certainty of ultimate triumph.

2. Because of assurance of divine purpose.

3. Because of enjoyment of fresh discoveries.

B. How to treat every person.
Respect-ALL things. v. 6
N.B. Moderation lit. fairness, reasonableness.
1. Because God made all men.

2. Because Christ died for all men.

3. Because Spirit strives with all men.
Respect requires-understanding, openness, love, contact.

C. How to meet every problem.