Following Paul’s example, we should speak words of blessing and grace to one another, thank God for one another, and pray for one another … with JOY.

We are made;  we belong; we're called out; it stretches us.

We're centered on Jesus; we're focusing on a purpose that really matters.

Battle #1 - the devil (vv 16-18)

Battle #2 - the world (vv19-24)

Battle #3 - the flesh (v25)

Victory #1 (v26)

Victory #2 (vv 27-34)

The Author of Philppians

(Phil 3:5-6)

Joy In All Circumstances

(Jam 1:2-4)

A Surrender That Satisifies

(Phil 1:21) 

Be ready! (vv 2-4, 24-27, 32-37)

(Mat 24:3)

Pay attention! (v 31)

(Mat 24:37; Gen 6:5, 11-12; 2 Tim 3:1-5, 4:1-5)

The second coming. (vv 24-25)

(Rev 8:10-12, 6:16-17; 1 Thes 4:16; 1 Cor 15:52)