Sermons by Lonnie Atwood (Page 26)
The Example and Power of the Gospel
God commands us to _______________________ that is impossible without faith in Jesus Christ. The Gospel is the _________________________ for a life of humble service. If you lift yourself up, God will ___________________. If you become lowly, God will ________________________.
The Gospel-Shaped Attitude
Philippians 2:1-4 What was the mindset of Christ, that we are called to have? Action follows ___________________. What is the only thing that has the power to kill a selfish, prideful attitude?
A Life Worthy of the Gospel
Live as citizens of _______________, displaying the value of the Gospel by: (1) Standing firm and laboring together _____________________ (2) Standing firm and laboring together _____________________ How does living ________________ show the Gospel’s value? How does living ________________ show the Gospel’s value?
To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain
Philippians 1:18-26
Philippians 1:18–26
Yes, and I will rejoice, [19] for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, [20] as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. [21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. [22] If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. [23] I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. [24] But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. [25] Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, [26] so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again. (ESV)
To Advance the Gospel
The Gospel is more important than __________________________________ The Gospel is more important than ___________________________________
Wise Love
How would you define the kind of love that Paul is praying for? Always be a ___________________, informed by the ________________, with __________________________________________. We are becoming what _____________________________.
He Who Began a Good Work in You
Whatever God ___________________________________. A promise is only as __________________________________________. Real fruit blooms out of a _________________________________________.
Gospel Fellowship
The foundation for Paul’s affection and thankfulness for the Philippians is their ________________ in the Gospel of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. Put the Gospel first: In your ___________________; In your __________________; In your _________________________________; In our _______________________
Of Servants & Saints
If you are a servant of Jesus, you have found _________________. Make certain that your living is ________________________________. Peace follows _________________.
Remember Your Creator
What does the language symbolize in verses 2-6? What does it mean to “remember your Creator?” Are you afraid of your last days? Of death? What can free you from fear?