A NEW TEAM! (v1-5)
Paul, Silas & Timothy
2. A NEW VISION! (v6-10)
Europe
Frustration gives way to revelation
3. A NEW CHURCH! (v11-40)
Philippi: an open heart, an open fight, an open jail, an open home
A place for: 1. Unsurpassed – JOY 2. Unfading – GLORY 3. Undiminished – BLISS 4. Unlimited – DELIGHTS 5. Unending – PLEASURES 6. Undeserving – PEOPLE For every ACHIEVEMENT there is a PRICE. For every GOAL there is an OPPONENT. For every VICTORY there is a PROBLEM. For every TRIUMPH there is a SACRIFICE….
1. HIS PERSON ! Tender, Generous, Wise, Patient & Loving 2. HIS PARDON ! The God who loves to welcome sinners Seeking, running, kissing, deleting, clothing, rejoicing. 3. HIS PASSION ! Is to display His grace.
1. SCRIPTURE a) 2 Pet 1:3 Knowledge of Him Our purpose: Phil 3:10; His presence: Luke 24:27 b) 2 Pet 1:4 ..precious and very great promises…. (Acts 2:21; 1Jn 1:9; Rom 8:29-32; Ps 23:4; 1 Thess 4:16-18) Read it, believe it, pray it, obey it – this is assurance 2. SPIRIT a) His witness…
THE MOUNTAIN OF AUTHORITY! (v1-11) How to move a king with prayer, faith & boldness THE MOUNTAIN OF APATHY! (v12-18) Preparation, Observation, Co-operation, Motivation THE MOUNTAIN OF ANIMOSITY (v19-20) Sanballat, Tobiah & Geshem Expect opposition
1) PACE! (18:46) Elijah the Olympian, running…..? 2) POISON! (19:1-2) Jezebel’s temper & tongue 3) PAIN! (19:3-4) “Oh Lord, take away my life.” 4) PEACE! (19:5-8) The Gentle Healer Tender assurance, practical care, gentle teaching
PAUL’S DESIRE a) The Spread of The Gospel b) The Response to The Gospel c) Protection from the wicked PAUL’S REMINDER a) The Lord is faithful b) He will strengthen and guard you c) Keep going! PAUL’S VISION a) May the Lord lead you: b) In the love of God c) In the patience of…