Outrageous JoyOutrageous Joy (Intro): Philippians 1:1-11September 14, 2014Michael’s Personal Goal: To send a note to someone thanking them for the joy they add to my life1.Could I use more joy?2.Do I believe I can truly become a more joyful person?3.Where does joy come from? Three Joy Killers: Circumstances People Stuff Who wrote the book of Philippians? The Apostle PaulApp: No one is outside of God’s reachWhere is he? Written from prison in Rome (see Acts 28, AD 61)Why is Philippians so important? It’s encouraging rather than confrontationalWhat's the big idea? Outrageous Joy…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in youwill carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (ref. 1:21, 4:13)App: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:425 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. 27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. 2Corinthians 11:25-27Bondservant: a slave for life by choiceHoly People (Saints): “set apart ones”Bishops (spiritual oversight) and Deacons (benevolent oversight): titles for officials in the local churchPartnership (Fellowship): to have in commonV 3: he has them in his mind V 7: he has them in his heartV 9: he has them in his prayersApp: Ask God to teach you what it means to allow Him to be your source of joy Then: Pray: “Lord, show me someone that I can pour Your joy into.” Or: Take Philippians 1:3-12, personalize it into letter form and then send it to that personWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?