Philippians: Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ, No.4

"Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ"

How do I experience joyful, empowered living in the midst of challenging & discouraging life circumstances?

Escape the . . .

discouragement of circumstance

emptiness of complacency

Enter into the joyful mind of Christ, experienced in . . .

attitudes of humility toward self & confidence in Christ

actions of missional, sacrificial, Christ-empowered service.

KEY VERSES: PHILIPPIANS 1:21 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

PHILIPPIANS 3:1 FINALLY, MY BROTHERS, REJOICE IN THE LORD! IT IS NO TROUBLE FOR ME TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS TO YOU AGAIN, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU.

PHILIPPIANS 3:7 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE!

Easter 2018: After the Cross-Easter Sunday

Receive & Give Excitement (John 20:10-17) - "Who is it you are looking for?"

Receive & Give Sharing (John 20:18) - "I have seen the Lord!"

Receive & Give Forgiveness (John 20:19-23) - "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you"

Receive & Give Belief (John 20:24-29) - "Blessed are those who have not seen & yet have believed"

Receive & Give Loving Allegiance (Matthew 28:18-20; John 21:15-19) - "Feed my sheep--Follow me!"

Key questions:

Do I receive Jesus after the cross?

Do I give as I receive?

Easter 2018: Good Friday-On the Cross

Receive Forgiveness (Luke 23:34) - "Father, forgive them"

Receive Promise (Luke 23:39-43) - "Today you will be with me in paradise"

Receive Care (John 19:25-27) - "Here is your son...here is your mother"

Receive Substitution (Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28) - "My God, why have you forsaken me?" "I am thirsty"

Receive Completion (John 19:30) - "It is finished"

Receive Anticipation & Hope (Luke 23:46) - "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit"

Key question: Do I receive Jesus on the cross?

Philippians: Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ, No.7

"Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ"

How do I experience joyful, empowered living in the midst of challenging & discouraging life circumstances?

Escape the . . .

discouragement of circumstance

emptiness of complacency

Enter into the joyful mind of Christ, experienced in . . .

attitudes of humility toward self & confidence in Christ

actions of missional, sacrificial, Christ-empowered service.

KEY VERSES: PHILIPPIANS 1:21 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

PHILIPPIANS 3:1 FINALLY, MY BROTHERS, REJOICE IN THE LORD! IT IS NO TROUBLE FOR ME TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS TO YOU AGAIN, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU.

PHILIPPIANS 3:7 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE!

Philippians: Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ, No.5

"Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ"

How do I experience joyful, empowered living in the midst of challenging & discouraging life circumstances?

Escape the . . .

discouragement of circumstance

emptiness of complacency

Enter into the joyful mind of Christ, experienced in . . .

attitudes of humility toward self & confidence in Christ

actions of missional, sacrificial, Christ-empowered service.

KEY VERSES: PHILIPPIANS 1:21 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

PHILIPPIANS 3:1 FINALLY, MY BROTHERS, REJOICE IN THE LORD! IT IS NO TROUBLE FOR ME TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS TO YOU AGAIN, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU.

PHILIPPIANS 3:7 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE!

Philippians: Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ, No. 3

"Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ"

How do I experience joyful, empowered living in the midst of challenging & discouraging life circumstances?

Escape the . . .

discouragement of circumstance

emptiness of complacency

Enter into the joyful mind of Christ, experienced in . . .

attitudes of humility toward self & confidence in Christ

actions of missional, sacrificial, Christ-empowered service.

KEY VERSES: PHILIPPIANS 1:21 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

PHILIPPIANS 3:1 FINALLY, MY BROTHERS, REJOICE IN THE LORD! IT IS NO TROUBLE FOR ME TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS TO YOU AGAIN, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU.

PHILIPPIANS 3:7 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE!

Philippians: Break Out to the Joyful Mind of Christ, No. 2

"Partner in Ministry of the Gospel"

How do I experience joyful, empowered living in the midst of challenging & discouraging life circumstances?

Escape the . . .

discouragement of circumstance

emptiness of complacency

Enter into the joyful mind of Christ, experienced in . . .

attitudes of humility toward self & confidence in Christ

actions of missional, sacrificial, Christ-empowered service.

KEY VERSES: PHILIPPIANS 1:21 FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN.

PHILIPPIANS 3:1 FINALLY, MY BROTHERS, REJOICE IN THE LORD! IT IS NO TROUBLE FOR ME TO WRITE THE SAME THINGS TO YOU AGAIN, AND IT IS A SAFEGUARD FOR YOU.

PHILIPPIANS 3:7 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN: REJOICE!