Rejoicing in the Lord

Text: Philippians 4:10-13
7 February 2015

1. Rejoicing in the Lord

a) Appreciating the care and concern of the Philippians

i) In the past

ii) The lack of opportunity

iii) In the present

b) Seeing the Lord’s hand of blessing

2. Recalling lessons learned

a) Learning to be abased          Philippians 4:12

b) Learning to abound             Philippians 4:12

c) Learning to be content           Philippians 4:11

d) Practical lessons           Philippians 4:12

i) How to be full

ii) How to be hungry

iii) How to abound

iv) How to suffer need

3. Remembering an important principle

a) The ability to do all things

b) In and through Christ Jesus the Lord            Philippians 4:13

4. Recalling

a) There was a time when Paul was in distress            Philippians 4:14

b) The Philippians shared in his distress            Philippians 4:15-16

i) When no church supported

ii) The Philippians did

iii) They faithfully supported

5. Remarks in conclusion

a) Commendation of the Philippians for their support             Philippians 4:17-18

b) Blessing of the Philippians for their kindness           Philippians 4:19

c) Giving of glory to the Lord          Philippians 4:20

 

Bible Memory Work

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.