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*Philippians 4:1-9*
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* Paul wrote this epistle to the Philippian Church while in a Roman prison.
In spite of that fact, there are no words of sadness or sorrow.
Instead, he addresses himself to a problem of the church – they had no joy and no peace.
As a result of their problems, a dispute had arisen between two Christian sisters.
Paul encouraged the two women to put aside their pettiness and be like-minded.*
* The apostle offers six (6) steps toward achieving peace with God:*
*a.
Stand fast in the Lord (vs.
1)*
*- Be regular and steady in your faith*
*b.
Agreement and unity (vs.
2)*
*- Loving and getting along with one another*
*c.
Rejoice in the Lord (vs.
4)*
*d.
Have a gentle strength (vs.
5)*
*- Approachable and kind hearted*
*e.
Prayerful (vs.
6)*
*f.
Have a positive attitude (vs.
8)*
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*According to Paul, the most important element of Christian service is joy and rejoicing.
He mentions it in verse four and then immediately repeats himself, “/again I say rejoice./”*
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*I.
The Command, “Rejoice!”*
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*A.
It is delightful.
It feels good and is good for you*
*B.
It is demonstrative of what is within/./
Joy in a Christian’s life is very like a diamond in an otherwise gray rock – it stands out*
*C.
It is stimulating.
It urges us on to bigger and better things.
We have faith to try!*
*D.
It is attractive to others, “More flies with honey….”*
*E.
It is as contagious as a laugh*
*F.
It is commanded*
*1.
Joy and peace make us like God*
*2.
Joy is profitable – it blesses all that enter its realm*
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*II.
Joy Has Just One Limit, “In the Lord”*
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*A.
God is the object and the source of our joy*
*B.
Our sphere of influence, touching all that enter*
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*III.
The Urgency of the Command*
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Even in the midst of trouble we should rejoice in *
* the Lord*
*B.
As an influence over others*
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