Philippians

Text: Philippians 2:12-13 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from May 13, “Act the Miracle” (Phil 2:12-13). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (Link to PDF) Main Idea:  If you really understand who Jesus is and what he has done for you, work out the salvation that he has already worked in you! Sermon Outline: I. The Nature of this Work (Phil 2:12) A.…

Text: Philippians 2:5–11 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from May 6, “Personal Conflict and the Cross of Christ” (Phil 2:5-11). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (PDF Version) Main Idea: How does the gospel free me to find joy in the humble service of brothers and sisters in Christ who have deeply hurt me or someone I love? Sermon Outline: I. The…

The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from April 29, “The Essence of True Humility” (Phil 2:5–11). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (Link to PDF) Main Idea: The gospel frees us to find joy in the humble service of others. Sermon Outline: I. The gospel celebrates the costliest act of self-denying humility in the history of mankind (Phil 2:6–11) A. The gospel is…

Philippians 2:1–4 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from April 22, “Pursue Joy” (Phil 2:1–4). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (Click for PDF) Main Idea: The joy of Christian unity begins with you. Sermon Outline: I. Your New Life in Christ (Phil 2:1) II. Your Humble Pursuit of Gospel Unity (Phil 2:2–4) III. Your Passionate Pursuit of Joy in Jesus Discussion Questions:…

The Gospel-Centered Life (part 2) The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from April 16, “The Gospel-Centered Life (part 2)” (Phil 1:27–30). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. (Link to PDF) Main Idea: Faith in Jesus and suffering for Jesus are divine gifts that demonstrate you truly belong to Jesus. [That you are a citizen of kingdom of heaven]. Sermon Outline: Understand the foundation…

Philippians 1:21–26 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon from February 11, “The Fruit of Christian Hedonism” (Phil 1:21–26). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups, family devotions, or for personal reflection. Link to PDF. Main Idea: Love is the overflow of joy and satisfaction in God that gladly meets the needs of other people.[1] Sermon Outline: I. Paul’s Singular Manifesto (Phil 1:21) II. Paul’s Personal Dilemma (Phil 1:22–23) III. Paul’s…

Philippians 1:18b–26 The following outline and discussion questions have been prepared to accompany the sermon on February 4, “Gospel Hope: The Foundation of Christian Hedonism” (Phil 1:18b–26). The questions can be used for discussion in small groups or for personal reflection. Click for PDF. Passage Outline: I. The Situation: Unstoppable Advance of the Gospel (1:12–17) II. The Response: Unbridled Celebration (1:18) A. Present Celebration of the Gospel’s Advance (1:18a) B. Anticipation of Future Celebration (1:18b–26) C. His Steadfast Hope of…