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SYMPATHIZE
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 4:14-15
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Heb 4:14-15
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SYMPATHIZE 3-10-17
I. Jesus can sympathize with us. HEBREWS 4:14-15
A. Jesus without sin Hebrews 2:14
B. Jesus as man. Hebrews 2:17-18
Hebrews 5:7 (NKJV) “ who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear,”
1. Propitiation
Romans 3:25 (NKJV) “ whom God set forth as a [a]propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,”
2. Jesus tempted.
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE 3/17/19
I. BACKGROUND OF CHURCH AT PHILIPPI
II. PAUL’S SECOND MISSIONARY TRIP Acts 16:7
A. Stopped at Troas---Wait
B. God’s Leading Acts 16:9-10
III. FIRST STOP—PHILIPPI Acts 16:13-15
A. Lydia
B. Slave Girl Acts 16:16-18
C. Philippian Jailer Acts 16:30, 31-34
IV. PAUL IN PRISON AT ROME
A. Epaphroditus (Pastor of church in Philippi) brought gift. Philippians 4:15-16, 2 Corinthians 8: 1-4
1. Epaphroditus---sick Philippians 2:25-30
V. REASON PAUL WROTE LETTER
A. Thank them for gift.
B. To show he appreciated them sending Epaphroditus.
C. Inform them of the condition in rome Philippians 1:12-26
D. Encourage to stay united Philippians 2:1,2; 4:2
E. Warn of false teachers. Philippians 3:1-2
VI. MAJOR THEMES
A. Pursuing Christlikeness Philippians 3:12-14
B. No Old Testament Quotes---Paul’s Autobiography Philippians 2:4-7
C. The humanity of Christ Philippians 2:5-11
D. Joy and Rejoice Philippians 1:4, 18, 25, 26
Philippians 2:2, 16-18, 28
Philippians 3:1,3; 4:1,4,10
LOVE LETTERS
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Phl 1:1-11 Paul writes to the Phillipians
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Phl 1:1-11 Paul writes to the Phillipians
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LOVE LETTERS 3/24/19
I. PAUL’S GREETING Philippians 1:1-11
A. Introduction-------Bondservants 1:1-2
1. To All Saints v. 2
2. Bishops & Deacons
B. From God & Lord Jesus Christ
1. Grace
2. Peace
Romans 5:1 (NKJV) 1 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
II. PAUL’S TRUE FEELINGS FOR THE PHILIPPIANS v. 3-11
A. Thanked God for them
1. Always
2. For you all
3. Making requests with Joy
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Book of Phillippians (continued)
Pastor Craig Sopcisak
Book of Phillippians (continued)
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WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER 3-31-19
Philippians 1:5-11
I. FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL v. 5
II. BEGUN A GOOD WORK v. 6
A. Until Day of Jesus Christ Philippians 1:10, 2:16, Colossians 1:8
B. You are partakers v. 7
C. Affection of Jesus Christ v. 8
III. LOVE
A. Love Abound v. 9
1. Point Out False Teachers
John 8:44 (NKJV) 44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.
Matthew 23:3 (NKJV) 3 Therefore whatever they tell you [a]to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.
B. Knowledge and Discernment
IV. APPROVE THINGS THAT ARE EXCELLENT v. 10
V. FILL WITH FRUITS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 [a]gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
5 TRUTHS ABOUT PAUL AND THE GOSPEL IN PRISON
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5 TRUTHS ABOUT PAUL AND THE GOSPEL IN PRISON 4-7-19
Philippians 1:12-18
I. IT CREATED NEW OPPORTUNITIES v. 12
II. THE PALACE GUARD AND OTHERS HEARD THE GOSPEL v. 13, Acts 28:17-21
Acts 28:16 (NKJV) 16 Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
Acts 28:11 (NKJV) 11 After three months we sailed in an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead was the [a]Twin Brothers, which had wintered at the island.
Acts 9:15 (NKJV) 15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children[a] of Israel.
Acts 28:23-24 (NKJV) 23 So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at hislodging, to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till evening. 24 And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.
Acts 28:30-31 (NKJV) 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him.
III. CAUSED OTHERS TO PREACH THE GOSPEL v. 14
IV. THE GOSPEL WAS GETTING OUT NO MATTER THE MOTIVE v. 15-17
1 Corinthians 13:4 (NKJV) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
V. THE GOSPEL IS BEING PREACHED NO MATTER WHO RECEIVES THE CREDIT v.18
Romans 12:12 (NKJV) 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;
2 Corinthians 6:10 (NKJV) 10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
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FOR ME TO LIVE IS. . . ? 4-14-19
JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEUM
MATTHEW 21:1-11
10 And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?” 11 So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
MARK 11:1-10
LUKE 19:29-40
39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” 40 But He answered and said to them, “I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out.”
ZECHARIAH 9:9
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King is coming to you;
He is just and having salvation,
Lowly and riding on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.
PSALM 118:25-26
25 Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
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THE RESURRECTION 4-21-19
I. RESULTS OF THE RESURRECTION:
A. Power Philippians 3:10-11
B. To Prove the truth of what Jesus taught I Corinthians 15:14,17
C. To show God the Father accepted the sacrifice offered Romans 4:24-25
By Jesus on our behalf
II. HOW CAN WE APPLY THE RESURRECTION POWER IN OUR LIVES?
A. We have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit John 16:7, Galatians 5:22-23
B. The Power over sin Romans 4:4-6
C. The Power to do all things. Ephesians 3:20
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COMPASSION 4-28-19
KEY VERSE: Philippians 1:21
Matthew 14:14 Moved by compassion to heal the sick
Matthew 15:32 Compassion to fee 4,000
Matthew 9:35-38 Compassion for their soul
Matthew 18:27 We should have compassion and forgive
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JOY ROBBERS 5-19-19
Humility—a humble person is not one who thinks mainly of themself.
Submissive Mind—not a religious doormat.
Ourselves—your servants for Jesus’ sake.
2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV) “ For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.”
Philippians 2:1
Consolation in Christ
Comfort of Love
Affection and Mercy
Philippians 2:2
Fulfill my Joy
Like Minded
Same Love
One Accord
One Mind
Philippians 2:3
Selfish Ambition
Lowliness of Mind
Esteem Others Better Than Himself
Philippians 2:4
Look Not Only for His Own Interests
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A SUBMISSIVE MIND 5-26-19
Jesus is the ultimate example of selfless humility. John 13:12-17
Jesus was God. Hebrews 1:13
John 1:4 (NKJV) In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.
Colossians 1:15 (NKJV) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Contrast Jesus’ attitude with Lucifer. Ezekiel 28:11-19
Isaiah 14:12-15 (NKJV) 12 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!
How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! 13 For you have said in your heart:
‘I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation on the farthest sides of the north; 14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,
I will be like the Most High.’ 15 Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, To the lowest depths of the Pit.
God has taught us to live with one another.
Romans 12:10 (NKJV) Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
Edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV) Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
Bear each other’s burdens.
Galatians 6:2 (NKJV) Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Not to judge one another.
Romans 14:1 (NKJV) Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
Jesus as servant.
Matthew 20:28 (NKJV) Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
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GLORIFY GOD 6-2-19
God Exalting Jesus
Acts 2:32-36 (NKJV) 32 This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. 33 Therefore being exalted [a]to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear. 34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, 35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
All Will Bow To Him
Isaiah 45:23 I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not
return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath.
All Will Worship Jesus
1. Angels in Heaven Revelation 4:2-9
2. Spirits of the Redeemed Revelation 4:10-11
3. Obedient believers on earth Romans 10:9
4. The dishonest on earth 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
5. Demons and lost humans in hell 1 Peter 3:18-22
Jesus was to glorify God the Father
John 17:1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come.
Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You,
John 17:22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one:
John 17:24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may
behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
Our ultimate purpose---The Glory of God
Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Ephesians 1:12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.
Ephesians 1:14 who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to
the praise of His glory.
Fellowship of Christ’s Sufferings
Philippians 3:10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings,
being conformed to His death,
Glorify God
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father
in heaven.
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WORK OUT 6-9-19
The Purpose is to be Christlike
Romans 8:29 (NKJV) For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
God has plan for our lives
Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Follower of Christ
1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
Fear and trembling Isaiah 66:1,2
Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV)
10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
The Lord produces the good works and spiritual fruit
John 15:5 (NKJV) “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
1 Corinthians 12:6 (NKJV) And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
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‘LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE” 7-14-19
THREE TOOLS WE NEED TO LET GOD WORK IN US!
I. DO ALL THINGS WITHOUT. . . .
A. Complaining
B. Disputing
II. THAT YOU MAY BECOME. . . . Titus 2:1
Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV) Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.
A. Blameless
B. Harmless Romans 16:19, Eph 5:27
Matthew 10:16 (NKJV) “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
2 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV) But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
C. Without Fault Numbers 19:2; 2 Peter 3:14
Numbers 6:14 (NKJV) And he shall present his offering to the Lord: one male lamb in its first year without blemish as a burnt offering, one ewe lamb in its first year without blemish as a sin offering, one ram without blemish as a peace offering,
D. Crooked and Perverse Generation Isaiah 53:6
Deuteronomy 32:5 (NKJV) “They have corrupted themselves; They are not His children, Because of their blemish: A perverse and crooked generation.
Proverbs 2:15 (NKJV) Whose ways are crooked, And who are devious in their paths;
III. SHINE AS LIGHTS
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
2 Corinthians 4:6 (NKJV) For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:8 (NKJV) For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
VBS WEEK
Cathy Sopcisak
Summary of VBS
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Several slides and music (from the VBS) were conducted so that those of us who didn't make it to VBS could see/hear/enjoy.
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DON’T BELIEVE THE LIE!! 7-28-19
I. SUBMISSIVE MIND
Luke 14:11 (NKJV) For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Joy in the hereafter
Joy in the here and now
II . SACRIFICE AND SERVICE Number 15:1-10
Drink Offering
III. TIMOTHY v. 19-24, Acts 16:1-4
2 Timothy 1:2 (NKJV) 2 To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
A. He had a servants mind v. 19-21
Philippians 1:21 (NKJV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 2:21 (NKJV) 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
B. Servants Training v. 22
1 Timothy 3:6-7 (NKJV) 6 not a [a]novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:10-16 (NKJV) 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not [a]slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 14 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and [b]ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the [c]mystery of godliness:
God [d] was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
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BEWARE 8-11-19
Loose religion to find salvation
I BEWARE OF DOGS Philippines 3:2
- Soul’s Salvation Acts 9:1-31
- Gospel to Jews first Acts 8
- Then to Samaritans
- Then through Peter to Gentiles Acts 10
- Opposition to Paul’s ministry Acts 15
II BEWARE OF EVIL WORKS v. 2
- Taught saved by faith plus works
- Jesus Only
Ephesians 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Titus 3:2-7 (NKJV) 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
III MUTILATION v. 2
- Paul clarifies circumcision v. 3
- Symbol of a need for a clean heart
- We have clean heart Jesus cleansed.
Romans 2:25-29 (NKJV)25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision be counted as circumcision? 27 And will not the physically uncircumcised, if he fulfills the law, judge you who, even with your [a]written code and circumcision, are a transgressor of the law? 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; 29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose [b]praise is not from men but from God.
- Rejoice in Jesus not flesh
Your Confidence Is In _________?
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TO KNOW HIM 8-25-19
Philippians 3:7-11
I. PAUL GAINED “THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST” V. 8
John 17:3 (NKJV) 3 And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
II. PAUL GAINED “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST” V.9, Romans 4:1-8
Romans 9:30-10:13
2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
III. PAUL GAINED “FELLOWSHIP OF CHRIST” V.10
A. A personal experience (that I may know Him)
B. A powerful experience (Power of His resurrection) Ephesians 1:15-30; 3:12-21
Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
C. Painful experience (the fellowship of His suffering) Philippians 1:29-30
D. Practical experience (being made conformable unto his death) Romans 6
Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
Matthew 6:19-20 (NKJV) 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE 9-1-19
Philippians 3:12-14
PAUL THE ATHLETE. FOUR THINGS TO DO TO WIN!
I. KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS, (Not as though I had already attained) V. 12-13
II. FOCUS (One thing I do) V. 13b
III. EYE ON THE PRIZE (Forgetting these things which are behind) V. 13c, I Timothy 1:12-17
Hebrews 10:17 (NKJV) then He adds, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
IV. PRESS ON (Press on) V. 14
I Timothy 4:7-8
Matthew 25:21 (NKJV) 21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
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STAYING WITH IT 9-7-19
Philippians 3:15-16
I . PAUL THE ACCOUNTANT
II. THE ATHLETE
A. Know your limitation
B. Focus
C. Eyes on the prize
D. Press On
III. DEDICATION v. 15-16
A. “As many as are mature” v. 15
B. Have His mind (attitude) v. 15
C. “If you think otherwise” v. 15
D. “God will reveal (uncover or unveil) v. 15
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for [a]instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
E. “To the degree. . .already attained, let us walk” (walking in line) v. 16
1 Peter 2:2-3 (NKJV) as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow [a]thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
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WHERE IS YOUR MIND? 9-15-19
PAUL AS A. . . .
I. CITIZEN Philippians 3:17-21
A. Paul Weeping Philippians 3:17-18
B. Who Mind Earthly Things Ephesians 1:3; 2:6
Colossians 2:20-23 (NKJV) Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations— 21 “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” 22 which all concern things which perish with the using—according to the commandments and doctrines of men? 23 These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Galatians 6:12-15 12 As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these would compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. 13 For not even those who are circumcised keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by [a]whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation.
Colossians 3:1-3 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
II. CITIZENSHIP IN HEAVEN OUGHT TO MAKE US A BETTER PEOPLE HERE ON EARTH v. 20
A. We are in the records of Heaven
B. We speak the language of Heaven Colossians 4:6
1 John 4:5-6 (NKJV) 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
Ephesians 4:29 (NKJV) 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary [a]edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
C. Obey the laws of Heaven
1 Peter 2:11 (NKJV) 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,
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CHARACTERISTICS OF CITIZEN OF HEAVEN 9-22-19
Philippians 3:20-21
1. In the records. 2. Spoke the Language 3. Obey the laws
I. LOYAL TO THE CAUSE OF HEAVEN Romans 5:8
A. Judiazers
B. The cross ended Old Testament religion Hebrews 10:19-25, Colossians 2:10-13
Romans 11:6,
Ephesians 2:14-16
Galatians 5:24; 6:14
II . LOOK FOR THE LORD OF HEAVEN
A. Example—
Abraham Hebrews 11:13-16
Moses Hebrews 11:24-26
Jesus Hebrews 12:2
B. The returning of Jesus—a powerful motive Luke 12:40-48; I Corinthians 15:42-53
1 John 2:28-3:3 (NKJV) 28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that [a]when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of [b]God! Therefore the world does not know [c]us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
a. Subdue v. 21—To arrange ranks
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DON’T WORRY—BE HAPPY 9-29-19
PHILIPPIANS 4:6-9
What is WORRY? Anxious—v 6 means: to be pulled in different directions. Also “to strangle”
Three Conditions to conquer worry.
1. Right praying v 6-7 2. Right thinking v 8 3. Right living v 9
I. PRAYING! 3 Words to describe praying v. 6-7
A. Prayer: General word for making requests. The idea of: Adoration, Devotion & Worship
B. Supplication: Sharing of our needs and problems to God.
C. Appreciation: Giving thanks to God.
Ephesians 5:20 (NKJV) giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Colossians 3:15-17 (NKJV) 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
1. Peace of God
Romans 5:1 (NKJV) 5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, [a]we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2. Example of Daniel Daniel 6:10-11
D. Example: Adoration Psalm 96:1-8; 48:1
Thanks Psalm 92:1-2; 75:1; 117:1-2: 147:1
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RIGHT THINKING 10-6-19
I. RIGHT PRAYING Philippians 4:1-7
II. RIGHT THINKING v. 8, Isaiah 26:3, 2 Cor 10:5
A. Whatever things are true John 8:44, 2 Cor 11:3
B. Whatever things are noble and just
1. Noble—worthy of respect
2. Just—what is right
C. Whatever things are pure and lovely
1. Pure—virtue
2. Lovely—kind or gracious
D. Whatever things are of good report
1. Reportable
2. Worthy to talk about
E. If there is any virtue and praiseworthy
1. Compare to David’s list.
Psalm 19:7-9 (NKJV) 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
2. The believer should fill his heart and mind with God’s Word.
Psalm 119:165 (NKJV) Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble.
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RIGHT LIVING 10-13-19
Peace when we have right praying, thinking and living (obeying God) we should have peace.
Isaiah 32:17 (NKJV) The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
I. WISDOM IS FROM ABOVE. James 3:17
A. Pure
B. Peaceable
C. Gentle
D. Willing to yield
E. Full of Mercy
F. Without partiality
II. LIVE THE WORD.
A. Learned and received Philippians 4:9
1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
B. Heard and saw
James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
C. Having the peace of God
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
III. PURIFY YOUR HEARTS, YOU DOUBLEMINDED Matthew 6:24-34
James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
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CONTENTMENT 10-20-19
Philippians 4:10-23
I. LEARNED IN WHATEVER STATE Philippians 4:11
A. Learned __________________________________
B. Content __________________________________
II. GOD GIVES US SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO BE CONTENT
A. God’s providence Philippians 4:10
Romans 8:28
Genesis 45:5 But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Genesis 50:20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
B. God’s power never fails Philippians 4:11-13
Revelation 3:17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—
John 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
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