Outline—Philippians 4:4–7

1. Let joy reign within your heart (v. 4)
2. Don’t keep it to yourself (v. 5a)
3. Come before the Lord (v. 5b–7)

Related Scripture

• Acts 16:20–32
• Nehemiah 1:1–2:8

Take Home Points

1. Let joy reign within your heart
2. Don’t keep it to yourself
3. Come before the Lord

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Outline—Philippians 4:1–3

1. A common stand (v. 1)
2. A common gound (v. 2)
3. A common work (v. 3)

Related Scripture

• Philippians 1:26–30

Strengthening Female Relationships Within the Church

• Believing women need to focus on where they agree.
• Godly men must not be afraid of encouraging women to serve the Lord together when there is an issue.
• Godly women are worth the effort.
• Honor women for their loyal and courageous work.
• Remember what you are working for—this is about the Lord!
• Listen to each individual.
• Emphasize the nature of the good-willed hearts.
• Do this work as to the Lord.
• We are co-workers in the house of Christ.
• Church membership isn’t a sport
• Stand fast in the unity of the Gospel.

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Philippians 3:17–4:1—Outline not available.

Related Scripture

• Acts 11:25
• Acts 2:38–42
• Isaiah 53:6

Take Home Points

• Our citizenship is in Heaven; believers are Heaven bound!

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Outline—Philippians 3:17–21

1. Be united in following a pattern in imitation of Christ (v. 17)
2. Be united in avoiding the pitfalls (vv. 18, 19)
3. Be unted in eyeing the prospect (vv. 20, 21)

Take Home Points

• Don’t be afraid of leading the kind of life that others should mimic (be a leader or a teacher).
• Seek to make your life a standard of Christianity.
• The birthmark of Christianity is humility.
• Are you willing—seeking—to be the standard of Christianity with your life?

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Outline—Philippians 3:14–17

1. Christ-likeness is a prize! (v. 14)
2. Christ-likeness is a measure of maturity (v. 15)
3. Christ-likeness is practiced in fellowship (v. 16)
4. Christ-likeness is a legacy (v. 17)

Related Scripture

• 2 Timothy 4
• 1 Corinthians 1, 7
• Ephesians 1, 4
• 2 Thessalonians 1
• 2 Timothy 1
• Acts 15:22–30
• 1 Corinthians 6:9,10, 18–20
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8
• 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14

Other References

• The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp
• John Christostom, Homily 7 on Hebrews
• Ernest Pickering, Sunday School Lessons—Baptist Regular Press

Take Home Points

• What things do you do today to be more like Christ?
• Move forward in Christ-likeness; be careful to never go back (never go back to little-league).
• The church must also become more Christ-like, not just individual believers.

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Outline—Philippians 3:12–16

1. Being motivated (v. 12)
2. Being Focused (v. 13)
3. Being determined and disciplined (vv. 14–16)

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1. Being in a certain frame of mind (vv. 12, 13a)
2. Exertion of effort and energy (v. 13b)
3. The goal (v. 14a)
4. The reward(vv. 14b–16)

Related Scripture

• Galations 1:16

Take Home Points

• Don’t worry about the past, look to the task ahead.
• Are you leaning toward the goal?
• What things are in the way of you running the race?
• Are you too contented in your spiritual life?
• What are you doing that you may gain Christ and grow in Him?
• Set goals and pursue them.
• What is God’s purpose for you? If you don’t know, ask Him!

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