Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | June 9
“Philippians: The Work of The Lord in Us, through Us" | June 9
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Memorable/quotable one-liners from Philippians:
• “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21)
• “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4)
• “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)
• “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Phil. 4:13)
• “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19)
• “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21)
• “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4)
• “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7)
• “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Phil. 4:13)
• “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:19)
Paul's Second Missionary Journey
Themes:
• Jesus is exalted as the true Lord and King.
• God is working powerfully to transform lives.
• Earthly affections vs Heavenly affections.
• Joy and contentment in the midst of any situation.
• Suffering is a gift to conform us to Christ.
• Partnership with other believers for the advance of the Gospel.
• The work of God in and through us for His glory.
• Jesus is exalted as the true Lord and King.
• God is working powerfully to transform lives.
• Earthly affections vs Heavenly affections.
• Joy and contentment in the midst of any situation.
• Suffering is a gift to conform us to Christ.
• Partnership with other believers for the advance of the Gospel.
• The work of God in and through us for His glory.
THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAYS
1. Read Acts 16 and the book of Philippians several times this week (It’s a really short book and can be read in about 15 minutes). Write down any connections you see between chapter 16 of Acts and the book of Philippians. Is there anything new that you’ve never seen before?
2. As you read through the book ask yourself the following questions:
• What does this book teach us about God? (His character, nature, promises)
• What does it teach us about people? (Our character, nature, struggles, tendencies)
• How does it teach us to trust God and walk in obedience?
• How does it warn us or lead us to change?
3. What are some of your favorite verses in the book of Philippians? Write down questions you have about these verses and see if these questions get answered throughout our preaching series.
4. Pray the Holy Spirit would prepare you heart to be receptive to how he wants to transform your life through the study of his word in Philippians.
1. Read Acts 16 and the book of Philippians several times this week (It’s a really short book and can be read in about 15 minutes). Write down any connections you see between chapter 16 of Acts and the book of Philippians. Is there anything new that you’ve never seen before?
2. As you read through the book ask yourself the following questions:
• What does this book teach us about God? (His character, nature, promises)
• What does it teach us about people? (Our character, nature, struggles, tendencies)
• How does it teach us to trust God and walk in obedience?
• How does it warn us or lead us to change?
3. What are some of your favorite verses in the book of Philippians? Write down questions you have about these verses and see if these questions get answered throughout our preaching series.
4. Pray the Holy Spirit would prepare you heart to be receptive to how he wants to transform your life through the study of his word in Philippians.
Download This Week's Takeaways
https://go.ccc.org/takeawayResources for today’s sermon are available upon request in the church office.
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