Sermon Text: Philippians 3:1-3Companion Text: John 4:1-26

Philippians 2:19-30Matthew 25:14-301.Compassion “For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.” Philippians 2:202.Consistency “But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.” Philippians 2:223.Cooperation “I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need…” Philippians 2:254.Commitment “…for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.” Philippians 2:26-275.Courage “So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.” Philippians 2:29-30

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:14-18Companion Text: Numbers 11:10-151.Recognize the Problem “Do all things without grumbling or disputing…” Philippians 2:142.Realize Its Seriousness “…that you may be blameless and innocent…” Philippians 2:15a3.Remember Why You Are Here “…children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world…” Philippians 2:15b4.Rejoice that You Worship God “Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.” Philippians 2:17-18

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:12-13Companion Text: Exodus 14:21-291. Your Identity “Therefore, my beloved…” Philippians 2:12a2. Your Inclusion “Therefore, my beloved,as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” Philippians 2:123. Your Interdependence “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13

Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11Companion Text: Isaiah 45:18-231.The Place “…who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped…” Philippians 2:62.The Position “but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:7-83.The Promotion “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name…” Philippians 2:94.The Proclamation “…so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:10-11

1.The Methodology - “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit...” Philippians 2:3a2.The Motive – “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit...” Philippians 2:3b3.The Model – “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:5

1.The Methodology - “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit...” Philippians 2:3a2.The Motive – “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit...” Philippians 2:3b3.The Model – “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:5

Philippians 1:27-30; Psalm 34:1-101. Our Station “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ…” Philippians 1:27a2. Our Standing “…so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit…” Philippians 1:27b3. Our Striving “…with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel…” Philippians 1:27c4. Our Suffering “…and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This isa clear sign to them of their destruction, butof your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but alsosuffer for his sake…” Philippians 1:28-29

Ken Wagoner preaches on Philippians 1:12-26 and Psalm 127.

1. The Incomparable Identity “Paul and Timothy, servantsof Christ Jesus, To all in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons…” Philippians 1:12. The Inevitable Change “And I am sure of this, that he who begana good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:63. The Inexhaustible Vision “…because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Philippians 1:5