Rooted (Junior High) Ministry

I. How to Participate in Christ’s Gospel (1:3-6) II. How to Love Christ’s Church (1:3-11)

Key idea: Philippians shows us that Christ transforms sinners into saints through the power of the gospel. I. The Power of the Gospel in Philippi (1:1) II. The Power of the Gospel in You (1:2)

Key idea: Grow up to be like Jesus Christ I. To Grow Up to Be Like Christ, Copy Paul II. To Grow Up to Be Like Christ, Copy Godly People

I. We Can Find Joy in Our Trials (1:2-3) II. We Can Find Joy When We Trust in Christ (1:2-3)Joy: “a settled contentment in every situation by trusting in God.” The greatest joy you can ever have is found in a relationship with God Himself. III. We Can Find Joy Knowing He Has a Purpose […]

1 Lesson about Worry: anxiety shows who your master is (v19-24) 4 Reasons Not to Worry: 1 Weapon Against Worry: Seek First the Kingdom (v.31-33)

Key idea: In God’s eyes, is it right for you to be angry? I. Jonah’s Prayer: “Love me, God, but don’t love them!” (4:1-3) II. God’s Reply: “Is it right for you to be angry?” (4:4) III. Jonah’s Priority: “I loved that plant, but not those people.” (4:5-9) IV. God’s Pity: “Should not I pity Nineveh?” […]

1. Mercy is meeting the needs of people 2. Mercy is forgiveness What forgiveness looks like:

1. Sin is Vertical 2. Sin is Horizontal