BIG IDEA: The greatest honor among the people of God should be shown to the greatest servants among the people of God. *Christ’s greatest servants are… Christ’s greatest servants are…
*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And…
*Five facets of application: Follow the pattern of Christ, (v.12) By the power of God, (v.13) For the profit of the world, (v.14-16a) For the prize of boasting, (v.16b) And…
BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)…
BIG IDEA: Be like-minded in Christ-mindedness. The basis of Paul’s’ appeal: Their relationship to Christ and to him. (v.1) The concern of Paul’s appeal: Them being a like-minded people. (v.2)…
BIG IDEA: The opposition and suffering Christians face is not for nothing— it’s ultimately for the sake of Christ. *3 encouragements in the face of opposition for Christ: 1) To…
BIG IDEA: Live as citizens who are worthy of the gospel. *3 marks of citizens living worthy of the gospel: 1) They stand firm in the one Spirit for the…
BIG IDEA: The Christian’s deepest desire should be to honor Christ through his/ her body. * 3 gifts of grace God works in you to honor Christ: A certainty of…
BIG IDEA: All events can be redeemed for the Lord’s sake. *Pauls’ four words on a redeemed event: 1) Paul advocates the divine perspective. (v.12) 2) Paul articulates the direct…
BIG IDEA: Christian love is to be expressed fuller, and finer, until its finished fruit is revealed to the furthering of God’s glory. *Four expressions of love in Paul’s prayer:…