Woodmen Valley Chapel

Rather than living lives of no consequence, Paul exhorts the Philippians to obedient living. What example and impact do our lives have on those who interact with us? Are we set apart and encouraging to the faithful? 1. Obedience requires effort (vs. 12-13) 2. Obedience sets us apart (vs. 14-16a) 3. Obedience encourages the faithful (vs. 16b-18) 4. Two examples: a. Timothy (vs. 19-24) b. Epaphroditus (vs. 25-30) SONGS When You Walk Into The Room #7001307 by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture Stronger #5060810 by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing I Surrender (ASAD) #7060165 by David Leonard, Jason Ingram, and Leslie Jordan © Open Hands Music No Other Name #7019979 by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) The Stand # 4705248 by Joel Houston 2005 Hillsong Publishing

We must constantly wrestle with our desire for personal promotion and take on the heart of Christ, confident in his future commendation. 1. Love well (vs. 2:1-4) 2. Like Jesus (vs. 2:5-8) 3. Our exalted Lord (vs. 2:9-11) SONGS Here For You #5925649 by Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Tim Wanstall 2011 worshiptogether.com songs Before The Throne Of God Above #2306412 by Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by Christa Black Gifford, Kari Jobe, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, and Gabriel Wilson 2013 Bethel Music Humble King #2650388 by Brown, Brenton 1999 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Vineyard Music UK) Majesty (Here I Am) #4219071 by Stuart Garrard and Martin Smith 2003, 2004 Curious? Music UK

We must be ready for whatever we may face, knowing that our future is bound up in the life of Christ; whether it be years of future ministry or our entrance into God's glorious presence. Ready to... 1. Win (vs. 18b-20) 2. Live (vs. 21-24) 3. Lead (vs. 25-26) 4. Suffer (vs. 27-30) SONGS God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by Claire McClure, Paul McClure, and Jeremy Riddle 2010 Bethel Music and Mercy To Our God #6227023 by Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, and Joel Taylor 2012 Bethel Music I Surrender (ASAD) #7060165 by David Leonard, Jason Ingram, and Leslie Jordan © Open Hands Music All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by Leslie Jordan and David Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music

We must be ready for whatever we may face, knowing that our future is bound up in the life of Christ; whether it be years of future ministry or our entrance into God's glorious presence. Ready to... 1. Win (vs. 18b-20) 2. Live (vs. 21-24) 3. Lead (vs. 25-26) 4. Suffer (vs. 27-30) SONGS God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by Claire McClure, Paul McClure, and Jeremy Riddle 2010 Bethel Music and Mercy To Our God #6227023 by Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, and Joel Taylor 2012 Bethel Music I Surrender (ASAD) #7060165 by David Leonard, Jason Ingram, and Leslie Jordan © Open Hands Music All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by Leslie Jordan and David Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music

We must be ready for whatever we may face, knowing that our future is bound up in the life of Christ; whether it be years of future ministry or our entrance into God's glorious presence. Ready to... 1. Win (vs. 18b-20) 2. Live (vs. 21-24) 3. Lead (vs. 25-26) 4. Suffer (vs. 27-30) SONGS God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by Claire McClure, Paul McClure, and Jeremy Riddle 2010 Bethel Music and Mercy To Our God #6227023 by Brian Johnson, Jeremy Riddle, and Joel Taylor 2012 Bethel Music I Surrender (ASAD) #7060165 by David Leonard, Jason Ingram, and Leslie Jordan © Open Hands Music All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by Leslie Jordan and David Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music

The wise steward establishes healthy practices to ensure a life of systematic giving that allows them to contribute to the work of ministry. The Wise Steward Gives 1. back to the Lord (3:9-10) 2. to oneself & family (21:20) 3. to others in need (22:9) SONGS Unstoppable God Love Came Down [J Riddle] Stronger I Surrender (ASAD) Exalted Over All

We must realize we cannot do the life alone and acknowledge the contributions of others, and lift them up in prayer. The saints at Philippi: (vs. 1-2) 1. Thankful for their partnership (vs. 3-6) 2. Encouraged by their commitment (vs. 7-8) 3. Praying for their future (vs. 9-11) SONGS The Lion And The Lamb Come Thou Fount Great Are You Lord O Praise The Name (Anástasis)

The wise steward does not fall prey to creative marketing and self-indulgence, but rather uses the fruit of their labor to provide for themselves and their loved ones. The wise steward provides for themselves and others (ch 10:1-5) Biblical provision requires... 1. Wisdom (v. 1) 2. Integrity (v. 2) 3. Faithfulness (v. 3) 4. Effort (v. 4) 5. Discipline (v. 5) SONGS Here For You 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Good Good Father O Come To The Altar 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

The wise steward understands our relationship to material possessions and is able to accurately diagnose issues before they begin. 1. The wise steward understands the problem: a. Our own desires (23:1-5) b. The availability of credit (22:7) 2. The wise steward knows the answer: a. They are responsible for what God has entrusted to them (27:23-27) b. They understand what matters most (15:16-17) SONGS When You Walk Into The Room To Our God O Come To The Altar Exalted Over All Lord I Need You

The wise steward recognizes and responds to the truth that God entrusts to us all that we have. The Wise Steward recognizes that… 1. Wisdom begins with God (1:1-7) 2. God’s wisdom truly satisfies (3:13-18) 3. Wisdom is a choice (22:2-5) 4. God is the source (10:22) SONGS Beautiful Things Found In You You Have Won Me Waiting Here For You Exalted Over All Great Are You Lord

We can find ourselves taking our eyes off Jesus and sinking fast, this text reminds us that Jesus always commends our faith. 1. Things do not always make sense (v. 22) a. Jesus went to pray (v. 23) b. The disciples left to struggle (v. 24) 2. Jesus is closer than you think (v. 25) a. Jesus brings comfort (vs. 26-27) b. Jesus welcomes crazy (vs. 28-29) c. Jesus always rescues (vs. 30-31) d. Jesus deserves praise (vs. 32-33) SONGS One Thing Remains God With Us You Alone (L Daigle) Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) O Praise The Name (Anástasis)

Often we have the desire to help one in need but not the ability to do so. At other times, we may have the ability but not the desire! In Matthew 14:13-21, we see both the compassion and power of Jesus at work. 1. The time to care (vs. 13-14) 2. The heart to help (vs. 15-18) 3. The power to satisfy (vs. 19-21) SONGS Holy Spirit Unstoppable God This I Believe (The Creed) All The Poor And Powerless

We must be faithful to what God sets before us, believing in Christ’s abiding presence, and confident in our future hope. 1. Rejection A. Familiarity breeds contempt. Matthew 13:53-57a B. Contempt stifles growth. Matthew 13:57b-58 2. Injustice A. Not all ears listen. Matthew 14:1-2 B. Not all goes well. Matthew 14:3-12 SONGS Unstoppable God We Will Not Be Shaken Jesus We Love You You Alone It Is Well [Bethel] It Is Well With My Soul

Our future is not bound up in our performance, but in his promise to present us blameless before God. Consequently, we are to offer him joyful praise as we place our trust in him. A powerful reminder as we enter each week! The Issue: 1. We need to contend for the faith (vs. 1-4) 2. There are those who would destroy it (vs. 1:5-16) 3. This was expected (vs. 17-19) The Antidote: 1. Pursue Christ (vs. 20-21) 2. Love well (vs. 22-23) 3. Live confident (vs. 24-25)

We need to be reminded of what we possess in him and the difference that can make in our communities. 1. Praying for you (vs. 15-17) 2. What We Have (vs. 18-19) 3. Christ Above All (vs. 20-23) SONGS Let It Be Known Death Was Arrested You Have Won Me Forever Reign

We need to be reminded of what we possess in him and the difference that can make in our communities. 1. Praying for you (vs. 15-17) 2. What We Have (vs. 18-19) 3. Christ Above All (vs. 20-23) SONGS Let It Be Known Death Was Arrested You Have Won Me Forever Reign

We need to be reminded of what we possess in him and the difference that can make in our communities. 1. Praying for you (vs. 15-17) 2. What We Have (vs. 18-19) 3. Christ Above All (vs. 20-23) SONGS Let It Be Known Death Was Arrested You Have Won Me Forever Reign

Since we have Christ, we will not lose – we don’t have to shrink back in fear – but engage a broken and hurting world with the hope of Christ. 1. Remember your endurance in the past (vs. 32-34a) 2. Look confidently to the future (vs. 34b-36) 3. Live courageously in the present (vs. 37-39) SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken Always God With Us Revelation Song Take Heart

We cannot hold fast alone. We need the community of faith to encourage us to live in grace and not merely in external rituals. 1. A fixed gaze (vs. 24) 2. A mutual encouragement (vs. 25) 3. An urgent warning (vs. 26-31) SONGS: The Lion And The Lamb Lord I Need You Cornerstone Be Thou My Vision The Stand

Because of the finished work of Christ on the Cross we are able to have confidence to enter into his presence. Our hope and our faithfulness is based on the unfailing promise and faithfulness of God, that is why we do not waver. 1. Let Us Draw Near To Christ a. In Confidence (v. 19a) b. By His Blood (v. 19b-22) 2. Let Us Hold Fast To Christ (v. 23) BOOK: The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name http://amzn.to/29HzGGv SONGS Love Came Down [J Riddle] The Lord Our God One Thing Remains I Will Exalt God With Us (Torwalt) Great Is Thy Faithfulness