Text: Philippians 2:19-30 Truth: Commitment to the work of Christ is rare even among those who serve God. Thrust: We must honor those who do so in the church. Thesis: Since commitment to the work of Christ is rare even among those who serve God, we must honor those who do so in the body …
Text: Philippians 2:12-18 Truth: The greatest joy of a genuine Christian leader is to see his followers grow and mature in Christ. Thrust: A genuine Christian leader must not rejoice in his own success but in the success of his followers. Thesis: Since the greatest joy of a genuine Christian leader is to see his …
Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Truth: God has called us to connect with each other. Thrust: We must not surround ourselves with relational walls. Thesis: Since God has called us to connect with each other, we must not surround ourselves with relational walls. Turning Point: We just don’t need relationships, we need to relate. Theme: Christian Community …
Text: Philippians 1:12-26 Truth: Any circumstance seen in Christ can have true meaning and significance. Thrust: We must learn to rejoice and give thanks to God for any situation, good or bad. Thesis: Since every circumstance can have true meaning and significance if seen in Christ, we must learn to rejoice and give thanks to …
Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Truth: The leader’s love for God’s people must be motivated by the love of God for His people. Thrust: Leaders must make sure that their so-called “love” for God’s people is not merely human love. Thesis: Since the leader’s love for God’s people must be motivated by the love of God for …
Text: Philippians 1:1-2 Truth: Churches must be governed by a plurality of leaders. Thrust: We must pursue a church structure that promotes a plurality of leaders. Thesis: Since church must be governed by a plurality of leaders, we must pursue a structure that promotes a plurality of leadership. Turning Point: No leader is as smart …