West Lynchburg

The Mission: The Value of the Gospel - Isaiah 52:7

Isaiah 52:7 - How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” 

1) Gospel of Peace - “Who publishes peace…”

     a. We were at war with God. 

     b. God was at enmity with us.

     c. Christ is the one who reconciled us.

2) The Gospel of Happiness “Who brings good news of happiness…”

3) The Gospel of Salvation “Who publishes salvation…”

Spiritual forces that oppressed us:

* Sin

* Death - Hebrews 9:27

* Satan - 2 Timothy 2:26, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Christ the Liberator (Isaiah 61:1) 

* Righteousness

* Life

* His Kingdom

Finding Joy - The Book of Philippians 4:10-23

v1  Stand firm 

1) Stay joyful with others by peace

Staying joyful in relationships requires: Commitment, Counsel, Celebration, Character 

2) Stay joyful with God by praying

3) Stay joyful with yourself by practicing

Reflect on the excellent

Repeat the example

How to grow until Glory

1) Evaluation (3:12)

2) Concentration (3:13-14)

3) Cooperation (3:15)

4) Preservation (3:16)

5) Imitation (3:17)

6) Separation (3:18-20)

7) Transformation (3:21)

Finding Joy through Grace, Growth, & Glory (pt1)

The Safeguard of Joy is Grace

1) Grace resists legalism (3:1-6)

2) Grace redefines loss (3:7-8)

3) Grace refocuses on the Lord (3:8-11)

Grace refocus us on a…

· Relationship with Jesus (knowing Christ… found in him… I may know Him

· Righteousness from Jesus (not having a righteousness of my own)

· Resurrection to Jesus (I may attain the resurrection from the dead)

Finding Joy through Worthy Examples - Philippians 2:19-30

1) The Example of Timothy - A son in the faith (2:19-24)

● Kindred Spirit (v20)

● Genuine Concern (v20-21)

● Proven Worth

● Servants Heart

2) The Example of Epaphroditus - A brother in the faith (2:25-30)

● Loves people

● Tireless Worker

● Risk Taker

Great Faith and Much Fruit

1) Joy works out purpose and power (2:12-13)

2) Joy works out attitude and action (2:14-16a)

3) Joy works out completion and celebration (2:16b-18)

Finding Joy through Humility - Philippians 2:1-11

1) Humility is expected of Christians (2:1-4)

2) Humility is exemplified by Christ (2:5-11)

The Mind of Christ (v5)

The Example of Christ (v6-8)

The Glory of Christ (v9-11)

Six Ways Joy is Expressed in our Conduct

1) Joy is in consistent Christ-like citizenship (1:27a)

2) Joy is in behaviors that match beliefs (1:27b)

3) Joy is in standing and striving with the Saints (1:27c)

4) Joy is in observing ownership while being opposed (1:28)

5) Joy is in the grace gifts of God (1:29)

6) Joy is in engaging by example (1:30)