Part 2: Joy in Relationships

1. IDENTITY: Because of your . . .
   1. Encouragement from belonging to Christ. Phil 2:1
   2. Comfort from His love.
   3. Fellowship together in the Spirit.
   4. Hearts of tenderness and compassion.
2. ACTION: Make my joy (and your joy) complete by . . .
   1. Be agreeable. 2:2
   2. Love one another. 2:2
   3. Work together with one mind and purpose. 2:2
   4. Don’t be selfish. 2:3
   5. Don’t try to impress others. 2:3
   6. Think of others as better than yourself. 2:3
   7. Take a genuine interest in others interests. 2:4
   8. Do everything without complaining and arguing! 2:13
   9. Hold firmly to the Word. 2:16
3. EXAMPLE: You must have the same attitude that Jesus had . . . Phil 2:5-11
   1. The Pain (2:5–8b)
      1. Even though HE IS GOD, he did not cling to his rights as God. 2:5–6
      2. He laid aside his glory. 2:7a
      3. He took upon himself the nature of a human servant. 2:7b
      4. He humbled himself. 2:8a
      5. He became obedient and died on the cross.  2: 8b
   2. The Gain (2:9-11)
      1. God has exalted him to the highest place.
      2. He has been given a name above all other names. 2:9b
      3. Someday all people will acknowledge that He is LORD! 2:10-11
4. APPLICATION KEY: Phil 2:12-13 Work out what God works in.
   1. WORK HARD to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
   2. ASK & TRUST—God to give you the DESIRE & POWER.

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us for “the Joy Filled Life” Pt 3 where we will dive into chapter 3 of Philippians and recognize that all of our self-efforts don’t merit a hill of rubble because Christ has accomplished it for us.
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
YOUTH CONNECT TONIGHT: Meeting here at 4:00 and we will head to the Kissimmee lake front for games, hang-out and get a treat afterwards. Parents, pick your kids up back at the church at 7:00 .
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CARE TEAM MEETING: Meeting right church today in the conference room.
MEMBER MEETING: Join us Sunday afternoon, Sept 22nd after church at 12:30 for a special member only meeting where we will be sharing some exciting vision of where we are going as a church. You’ll be receiving a special invitation. Lunch and child-care will be provided.