Big Idea: For the citizen of heaven, Jesus Christ is Savior and Lord. *So / Therefore / In light of that… Stand firm in the Lord (v1) In the face…
BIG IDEA: Finish well. * Paul’s four pointers for finishing well: An exhortation about how to think. Two commands about who to follow. A warning about who to avoid. A…
BIG IDEA: “Wisdom from God gives us proper perspective on our circumstances.” 1. Our perspective on life's circumstances and trials will transform when we seek wisdom from God. 2. With…
BIG IDEA: Pursue the final prize of salvation in its fullness— knowing Christ in the glorified state. *Three parts of presently pursuing that final prize: Forget what lies behind. (v.13a)…
BIG IDEA: Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel. *6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel: Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1)…
BIG IDEA: Anything other than Christ alone as the grounds for acceptance by God = another gospel. *6 safeguards against getting sidetracked by another gospel: Rejoice in the Lord. (v.1)…
BIG IDEA: The greatest honor among the people of God should be shown to the greatest servants among the people of God. *Christ’s greatest servants are… Christ’s greatest servants are…
*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And…
*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And…
BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)…