Calvary Baptist Church - Canton, Michigan

Citizens of Light in a Negative World

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Citizens of Light in a Negative World

11.06.16 – John Shinn

Key Passage: Philippians 2:12-16

As Citizens, we are…

  • Activists (2:12)
  • Responders (2:13)

    • As Citizens, we are not…

    • Grumblers (2:14)
    • Disputers (2:14)

      • As Citizens, we are children of God…

      • Blameless before others (2:15)
      • Innocent in character (2:15)
      • Above Reproach (2:15)

        • As citizens, we live in a contrasting world of…

        • Darkness (2:15)
        • Light (2:15)

          • As Citizens, we live and proclaim the gospel…

          • Hold Fast (2:16)
          • Hold Forth (2:16)

            • Seven Practices of Being Children of Light…

            1. Good Works (Matthew 5:16)
            2. Gracious Words (Ephesians 4:29)
            3. Character (Ephesians 5:8-11)
            4. Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
            5. Witness (2 Timothy 2:24-26)
            6. Gratitude (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
            7. Wisdom (Proverbs)
              8. ...more
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