Sermons on The Meaning of Life
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)
Better We Than Me
The _______________ of me The ________________ of we The Gospel makes _________________________ into __________________________.
Time Marches On
Life is made up of ___________________. God gives us _________________________. To be a ________________ means that I exist for someone, and a purpose, _____________________________.
The Quest for Fulfillment
Did any of the paths that the Preacher took lead him to satisfaction? Which of these paths are you most drawn to, to find satisfaction for yourself? Is there something that you’re hoping for right now that you believe will give you complete fulfillment? Jesus Christ came and died so we can find our ____________________________. How does God enable us to genuinely enjoy the things of this life?
Is There Anything to Gain from This Life?
Have you ever asked yourself: What is the purpose of my life? What do you think it is? What does the Preacher in Ecclesiastes teach us about nature? Where is a person’s meaning supposed to be found?