Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | July 14
“Philippians: The Lord is At Hand" | July 14 | Philippians 4:2-12
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Point #1: Unity of the Body
Point #2: Peace through Prayer and Thanksgiving
“I am glad that we do not know what the quarrel was about; I am usually thankful for ignorance on such subjects; – but as a cure for disagreements, the apostle says, ‘Rejoice in the Lord always.’ People who are very happy, especially those who are very happy in the Lord, are not apt either to give offense or to take offense. Their minds are so sweetly occupied with higher things, that they are not easily distracted by the little troubles which naturally arise among such imperfect creatures as we are. Joy in the Lord is the cure for all discord.”
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon
Point #3: Contentment and strength in Christ
How do we stay focused?
1. We pray
2. We rejoice
3. We strive for unity among the body
4. We decide to make war on our debased minds and sensual pleasures
5. We recognize that God is sovereign
1. We pray
2. We rejoice
3. We strive for unity among the body
4. We decide to make war on our debased minds and sensual pleasures
5. We recognize that God is sovereign
THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAYS
Key Verses:
Philippians 4:2-13
Point #1: Find Unity of the Body.
Point #2: Discover Peace Through Prayer and Thanksgiving.
Point #3: Experiencing Contentment and Strength In Christ.
Key Takeaways:
1. In Philippians 4:5, Paul reminds us that "the Lord is at hand." How does the awareness of God's nearness influence the way we handle conflicts and relationships within our church? What changes might we need to make in our interactions with others knowing that God is present and involved?
2. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to bring our anxieties to God in prayer, with the assurance that His peace will guard our hearts and minds because "the Lord is at hand." How can we remind ourselves and others of God's proximity in times of worry and stress? What practical habits can we develop to cultivate a sense of God's peace in our daily lives?
3. Paul declares in Philippians 4:13 that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him, which is grounded in the understanding that "the Lord is at hand." How does knowing that God is near help you find strength and contentment in various circumstances? How can we as a church support each other in living out this truth?
Key Verses:
Philippians 4:2-13
Point #1: Find Unity of the Body.
Point #2: Discover Peace Through Prayer and Thanksgiving.
Point #3: Experiencing Contentment and Strength In Christ.
Key Takeaways:
1. In Philippians 4:5, Paul reminds us that "the Lord is at hand." How does the awareness of God's nearness influence the way we handle conflicts and relationships within our church? What changes might we need to make in our interactions with others knowing that God is present and involved?
2. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us to bring our anxieties to God in prayer, with the assurance that His peace will guard our hearts and minds because "the Lord is at hand." How can we remind ourselves and others of God's proximity in times of worry and stress? What practical habits can we develop to cultivate a sense of God's peace in our daily lives?
3. Paul declares in Philippians 4:13 that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him, which is grounded in the understanding that "the Lord is at hand." How does knowing that God is near help you find strength and contentment in various circumstances? How can we as a church support each other in living out this truth?
Resources for today’s sermon are available upon request in the church office.
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