Stand Firm in the Faith

April 19, 2020 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: Philippians: Stand Firm in the Faith

Topic: Philippians Passage: Philippians 1:1– 4:23

Stand Firm in the Faith
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 4/19/2020
Book of Philippians

Sermon Theme: Christians are called, commanded, and enabled to stand firm in their faith as a unified body of believers despite the difficulties and hardship of this life, including the coronavirus pandemic, by centering their affections on who God is and what God has done through Jesus Christ for our salvation.

I. THE BACKGROUND OF PHILIPPIANS
    A. History of the Church (Acts 16:6-40)
    B. Details of Letter Written to the Church 
    C. Characteristics of the Church 
        1. Generous (Philippians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5) 
        2. Persecuted (Philippians 1:28; Philippians 3:2; Philippians 4:6-7) 
        3. Loved (Philippians 1:3; Philippians 4:1) 
        4. Gospel-Centered (Philippians 1:3)

II. The Message of Philippians
    A. Stand Firm in the Faith 
        1. Opening Prayer (Philippians 1:9-10) 
        2. Opening Exhortation (Philippians 1:27) 
        3. Closing Exhortation (Philippians 4:1) 
    B. By Rejoicing in Jesus Christ
        1. Right Thinking (Philippians 1:9-10; Philippians 2:3-5; Philippians 3:14-19) 
        2. Right Living (Philippians 1:21-25; Philippians 2:1-11; Philippians 3:8-11)
        3. Right Orientation (Philippians 3:1; Philippians 4:4) 

III. THE APPLICATION OF PHILIPPIANS
    A. Where Is Your Joy?
    B. What Threatens Your Joy?

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