Philippians 3:1-11 Guest Speaker Brad Cunningham Joy is often found in ways we would assume we couldn’t attain it. Joy cannot be discovered or developed externally.We’re looking for joy in all wrong places.If it doesn’t lead to Jesus it won’t lead to joy.Joy is not an option in the Christian life.Lifestyle of joy that should… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 9
Benefits of Working Out Spiritually Philippians 2:12-18 Working out your salvation: 1. Work it out PRACTICALLY v. 12-13 Anytime you add to grace, it’s no longer grace. Two Biblical assurances of salvation Enduring faith Producing fruit (Romans 1, Galatians 5, Hebrews 13). 2. Work it out JOYFULLY v. 14-16 If we’re going to make an… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 8
There’s No One Like Jesus Philippians 2:5-11 God didn’t call us to be happy. God called us to be holy. Self-esteem without self knowledge is actually arrogance. 5 Expressions of What Humility Looks Like True humility is expressed by refusing to demand my own rights. v. 6 True humility is expressed by a willingness to… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 7
It’s the Little Things Part 2 Philippians 1:27-2:4Motive of unity – humility 3 things Humility is not: Self-shame – The person of true humility does not think less of himself, he simply thinks of himself less. Self-shame is false humility at best…and… it is degrading something made in the image of God at worst. Quietness – Being quiet is a… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 6
The Little Things Philippians 1:27-30Paul’s tone shifts from autobiographical to something he wants to tell church. He wants them to look into their hearts and evaluate themselves.He addresses idea of unity.1) Faithfulness is required to make a difference. v. 27Live life worthy of Gospel.1 Corinthians 15:58Stand firm in one spirit I) Live life not live by… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 5
Scroll to bottom for Sermon Notes A Winner Either Way! Philippians 1:19-26 What are you living for? If our purpose is wrong the path, the direction we’re going is going to be wrong.If our purpose is fuzzy or vague our path/direction is going to be fuzzy or vague. What does it look like to live… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 4
Scroll to bottom for Sermon Notes Getting Through Tough Philippians 1:12-18 Make growing God’s kingdom your primary passion• When God’s kingdom is your primary passion it pushes me through difficult circumstances. • Nearness to God measures your joy. • Joy is based on the foundation of the relationship.• When God’s kingdom is your primary passion it… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 3
Scroll to bottom for Sermon Notes How to Choose Joy! How you respond to season is difference between getting better or getting bitter. You can choose JOY when you: Remember God’s faithfulness in the past.Grow confidence in who God is, all He’s done for me. Evaluate circumstances with an eternal perspective.Joy is rooted in eternal… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 2
Joy Ride – A JOURNEY through the book of Philippians Scroll to bottom for Sermon Notes How to Keep Your Joy from Being Robbed Text: Philippians 1:1-4 (book overview) Let me start off by saying that teaching this message to a video camera is really starting to get old! I can’t begin to tell you… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 1
Using the acronym CHAT, this message is on Week 4: Thank God C = Confession H = Honor God A = Ask T = Thank God Scroll to bottom for Sermon Notes Thank God Intro: About 8 years ago, I decided it was time to drop some weight. I was the heaviest I had ever… Continue Reading How to Pray Week 4