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Christmas is the Gift of Rescue.

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas in Micah
Text: The Prophecy of Micah
Theme: Christmas is the Gift of Rescue.

Key elements of a rescue.

One: Captives...

Two: ...taken by an enemy...

Three: ...that is raided...

Four: ...by a hero..

Five: ...with success...

He will save his people from their sins ~ Matthew 1:21

Christmas Is the Gift of Righteousness

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Christmas in Micah
Text: The Prophecy of Micah
Theme: Christmas Is the Gift of Righteousness

One: The Lack of Righteousness

  • Multiple indictments of unrighteousness
  • Multiple predictions of disaster

Two: The Source of Righteousness

  • God
  • God's revealed standard

Three: The Transfer of Righteousness

  • Our sin is met by God's forgiveness.
  • God cleanses, forgives, and defends His people.

He will save his people from their sins ~ Matthew 1:21

How should we respond to the letter of Philippians?

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:20-23
Theme: How should we respond to the letter of Philippians?

One: We worship because God is Faithful

Two: We fellowship because we are God's family.

Three: We hope because God's kingdom is advancing.

Four: We endure because Christ is sufficient.

Five: We rejoice because our faith is anchored in all of the above.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

Giving is Gain

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:14-20
Theme: Giving is Gain.

My giving...

One: ...participates in both need and reward.

  • Help for the receiver's need
  • Gain to the giver's account

Two: ...is directed to both others and God.

  • v.16 - you sent me help
  • v.18 - the gifts you sent...an offering to God.

Three: ...includes both sacrifice and security.

  • v.18 - full payment and sacrifice
  • v.19 - giving, but gaining

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

You Must Learn to be Content

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:10-13
Theme: You Must Learn to be Content

One: Contentment is a conversation about faith.

Two: Contentment is aided by others who care.

Three: Contentment is applied to poverty and prosperity.

Four: Contentment is a mark of spiritual maturity.

Five: Contentment is fuled by the sufficiency of Christ.

Conclusion: Contentment is faith in the goodness of God to provide all you need to do the will of God, regardless of prosperity or ease.

Biblical Thinking for Godly Living

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:8-9
Theme: Biblical Thinking for Godly Living

One: "Think about these things"
*The process: intentional consideration or counting that leads to a conclusion.
*The content: the virtues of God.

Two: "Practice these things."
*The process: to _ repeatedly and habitually
*The content: the _ from God

Three: See the promise.
*A renewing of the mind leads to a _ of the life.
*beliefe determines behavior.

Four: Hear the promise.
*The promise of His presence.
*The comfort of His peace.

Work at unity in the church

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:2-3
Theme: Work at unity in the church.

One: Unity defined as...agreement in the Lord.

Two: Unity aimed at...gospel mission.

Three: Unity bolstered by...mutual help.

Four: Unity built on...eternal life.

Five: Unity threatened by...me and you.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

Stand firm

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 4:1
Theme: Stand firm

One: Therefore - a strong argument

Two: my brothers - a common bond

Three: whom I love and long for - a meaningful relationship

Four: my joy and my crown - an eternal prize

Five: stand firm in the Lord

  • Against the enemies of the Lord
  • By the grace of the Lord
  • Through faith in the Lord
  • In the strength of the Lord
  • On the word of the Lord

Six: beloved - _-based love

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27

Imitate what is Good

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 3:17-21
Theme: Imitate what is Good

Imitate what is Good...

One: with others who are pressing on for the prize.

Two: while resisting the powerful influence of the bad.

Three: to demonstrate your citizenship in God's kingdom

Four: knowing that your pursuit will end in complete success

Not yet perfect, but pressing on

Speaker: Adam Godshall
Series: Philippians: The Joy of Life in Christ
Text: Philippians 3:12-16
Theme: Not yet perfect, but pressing on.

I'm not yet perfect...

One: ...but perfection is Christ's plan for me.

Two: ...but I am not satisfied with where I am.

Three: ...but I'm pressing toward the goal.

Four: ...but I must stay ready to learn.

Five: ...but I must _ what I already _.

Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ ~ Philippians 1:27