Philippians 1:15-18

I. Some Preach Christ with a Wrong Motive

II. Some Preach Christ with a Right Motive

Application:

1. Know the truth of the Gospel

2. Examine your motives for proclaiming Christ

3. Commit to proclaim Christ out of a love for others, not yourself

4. Rejoice that Christ is being proclaimed and the Gospel will advance

Philippians 1:12-14

I. Pain and Suffering Serve to Advance the Gospel

II. Pain and Suffering Can Give Us Greater Boldness in the Gospel

Philippians 1:7-11

I. Joy in the Gospel Increased Paul’s Affection Toward Others

II. Joy in the Gospel Increases Our Affection Toward Others

"There can be no greater or more exhilarating joy than that produced by deep abiding and genuine affection for others." -John MacArthur

Philippians 1:6

I. You Can Have Confidence In Christ

II. You Can Be Made Complete Through Christ

A. Hold Tight to the Truth

B. Trust Jesus to be Your Savior and Make Your Life

Complete

Philippians 1:3-5

I. Thankful in Our Relationships

II. Faithful in Our Prayers

III. Useful in Our Work of the Gospel

Praying, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, unifies us because it helps us long for His Kingdom. It keeps us from backbiting, from jockeying for position, from longing to establish little kingdoms of our own. -John Onwuchekwa

Philippians 1:1, 2

I. Joy Is Needed

A. Because of the seeming

Futility of life

B. Because of the Constant

Friction with Others

II. Joy Is Promised

True biblical joy is…the settled conviction that God sovereignly controls all circumstances for a believer’s good and His glory.

John 13:34-35

I. How Are We to Love?

A. With Steadfast Love

B. With Sacrificial Love

II. Who Are We to Love?

1. Love God

2. Love your spouse

3. Love your children and grandchildren

4. Love your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ

5. Love your neighbor

6. Love your enemy

III. Why Are We to Love?

A. It’s a Commandment

B. It’s Our Identity

I Corinthians 8:1-9

I. It is to be a Matter of Willingness…Not a Matter of Wealth

II. It is to be an Opportunity…Not an Obligation

A. An opportunity to prove your love for others

B. An opportunity to follow Christ’s example

Joshua 3:14-17

I. Faith Must Be Grounded in the Word of the Lord

II. Faith Must Be Willing to Trust in More than the Visible

III. Faith Must Be Ready to Move Forward in Spite of Obstacles

I Peter 2:13-17

I. Show Respect for All People

II. Give Special Attention to the Family of God

III. Listen and Obey the Lord First

IV. Strive to be a Model Citizen

Fear God with the highest reverence, duty and submission; if this be wanting, none of the other three duties can be performed as they ought. -Matthew Henry