Outrageous JoyJoy in the Serving: Philippians 2:19-30October 26, 2014Outrageous Joy: a study of the Epistle to the Church at PhilippiMichael’s Personal Goal: To be a joy thermostat rather than a joy thermometerTwo Friends to Take Note Of:1.Timothy: A Friend Who Shares Your Passion (Philippians 2:19-24) App: Don’t let your personal stuff rob you of the joy found in blessing others2.Epaphroditus: A Friend Who Would Die for You (Philippians 2:25-30)(paraboleuomai): to expose oneself to dangerParabolani: risk takers“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13App: To be willing to risk your life for anotherNext week: Finding joy when reaching for the stars has left you stuck in the mud3 Friends God will bring your way:App: When God sends a Timothy into your life, relate to himApp: When God brings an Epaphroditus into your life, respect him App: When God sends His Son across your path, receive HimYet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God… John 1:12What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?