Sermon Series from the Book of Philippians: Joy Unchained

#2 “We Suffer Together”

Philippians 1:12-30

 

Paul continues his letter with an update on his situation to the believers in Philippi and how they are connected through suffering.

 

  1. Christians get the GIFT of SUFFERING! (v.29-30)

 

  1. Paul’s imprisonment could have stopped the work for Christ; instead it fueled it forward. (v.12)

 

  1. The result of Paul’s suffering was…  (v.13-14)

               (1) Get to share Christ with people I wouldn’t have otherwise

               (2) Gave courage to others who heard my story

 

  1. Different people have different motives for the gospel (v.15-17)

 

  1. There’s joy knowing God is working even through bad people. (v.18-19)

 

  1. KEY VERSE (v.21) - “My Life Is Jesus”

 

  1. Living or Dead: It’s a Win-Win for Christians (v.22-26)

 

  1. Unity in Jesus is where we find strength to handle opposition. (v.27-28)

 

  1. NOW we can accept the GIFT of SUFFERING. (v.29-30)

 

 

Why do we run so hard from the trials of life when they are actually what can bind us together with one another and with Christ?