The Mind of Christ - Message 10 - Suffering for His Sake - Phil. 1 :29-30
Outline
Let your conduct be worthy of the Gospel: 1. Stand Fast in One Spirit (vs. 27) 2. Strive Together with One Mind (vs. 27) 3. Subdue Fear with Faith (vs. 28-29) 4. Suffer for His Sake (vs. 29-30)
I. Sufferings Granted by God – vs. 29-30
A. “To Experience Suffering” – 2 Tim. 3:12 B. Given Freely by Grace (a Favor) – John 6:63-65; Acts 5:40-42 C. On Christ’s Behalf – Acts 9:15-17 D. Shared with the Saints – Acts 16:22-24; 1 Cor. 12:26
II. Sufferings Genesis
A. Self – Prov. 6:2; Psa. 9:16 B. Sin – Prov. 22:5; Prov. 1:32; Prov. 19:15, 19 C. Stupidity – Prov. 22:24-25; Psa. 38:5; Psa. 107:17 D. Submission to Sovereignty – 2 Tim. 3:12
III. Sufferings Growth
A. Proves Our Faith – Rom. 8:16-18; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 2:18-25 B. Prunes Our Fruit – 1 Peter 5:10; Heb. 5:8; 2 Cor. 7:9-10 C. Provides Our Friends Fellowship – 2 Cor. 1:5-7; 1 Thess. 2:2 D. Praises Our Father – 1 Peter 4:12-13, 16; 2 Thess. 1:3-12
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...