PHILIPPIANS: Joy When Life is Messy

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Philippians

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SPEAKER

Steve Hill

SCRIPTURE

Philippians 1:18-26

BIG IDEA

Life is Messy, but Jesus is real.

OUTLINE

  1. It’s a Win-Win for me.
  2. Life: Me or Jesus?
    • Comfort
    • Approval
    • Control
    • Power
  3. Death: Loss or Gain?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Describe a situation in which you had a Win-Win option. Have you ever thought of living or dying as a Win-Win?
  2. How can Paul be so positive in such dismal circumstances? What gets you through adversity?
  3. Paul writes in Philippians 1:21, “to live is Christ and to die is gain.” What did Paul mean? For me to live is _____? How would you fill in the blank today given your priorities and schedule?
  4. Paul was consumed with living for Jesus. Is this true of you? Pastor Steve mentioned four potential idols: Comfort, Approval, Control and Power. Which one most impedes your spiritual walk and why?