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Hymn: 261 Lord, Keep us Steadfast In Thy Word
Hymn: 517 The Will of God Is Always Best
Distribution Hymn: 305 Soul Adorn Thyself With Gladness
Closing Hymn: . . . . 800 Go, My Children, With My Blessing
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Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-9 4
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Theme: “Joy and Peace in the Lord”
✗ How is it that the Apostle could have “Peace” in his current situation of the writing of this letter:
✗ How does walking with Christ result in your life being incredibly difficult on one hand and incredibly wonderful on the other hand:
✗ We do not know why there is a disagreement between Euodia and Syntyche but what can we learn from how the Apostle Paul handles it:
✗ Why is it so easy to write a person off when you are in a conflict with them and reduce them to being the problem? What should you rather do:
✗ In Verse Four how is it that the Apostle can command them to “rejoice”
✗ Talk about why it is so sad to see people exchange “Eternal Joy” in Jesus for what they think is “happiness in themselves right now:”
✗ List some reasons why you always have cause to “rejoice”
✗ Why is the Apostle telling us not to be “anxious”
✗ Give your thoughts on this “ be anxious for nothing – pray about everything – and thank God for anything”
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