Philippians
Pastor Jeremy Mignerey
February 16, 2025
Message #2 /Philippians 1:12-26
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Philippians
To Live is Christ
Establish your why
Our central
Galatians 2:20; Matthew 16:24-26; 2 Corinthians 5:8-10
Our thoughts
Our decisions are
Our peace is in
Our
Acts 20:24; Rev 12:11; Romans 5:3-5
Looking forward to
Eccl 3:12-13; Eccl 5:19; Proverbs 10:22; I Timothy 6:17
Jesus is what makes
I Peter 3:18; John 17:3; Psalm 16:11
Paul’s Encouragement
Don’t waste your
I Corinthians 2:2; Matthew 22:37; Rev 3:16
Don’t waste your
Matthew 25:14-30; I Peter 4:10; Romans 12:6-8
Don’t waste your
2 Corinthians 12:9; Romans 5:3-4; Mark 8:35
Don’t waste your
Romans 14:8; Esther 4:15-16
LIFE GROUP
DISCUSSION GUIDE
These questions are designed to help groups discuss the weekend teaching while building relationships with each other and applying God’s Word to our lives.
February 16, 2025
WARM UP
What are some things you are passionate about?
What idea or statement captured your attention most in this week’s message?
KNOW IT
1. How did Paul view his imprisonment in regard to the advancement of the gospel?
Read Philippians 1:12-14. How does Paul’s perspective on suffering compare to Joseph’s statement in Genesis 50:20 (“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good”)? How can we learn to see adversity as an opportunity for God’s work?
- What does Paul mean when he says, “to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21)? How do our lives emphasize “to live is Christ”?
How does Galatians 2:20 (“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me”) further explain what it means to live for Christ?
- How do we ensure that our decisions are guided by a Christ-centered purpose rather than self-interest?
How does Proverbs 3:5-6 (“Trust in the Lord with all your heart”) help us surrender our choices to God?
SHARE IT
Jeremy emphasized that our enemy lulls us to sleep with good things. Have you seen that in your own life?
What are some distractions that prevent us from making Christ our central passion?
How does the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:22) describe the dangers of worldly distractions? How can Hebrews 12:1-3 help us refocus?
LIVE IT
- This week Jeremy encouraged us to “not waste our life” what does a wasted life look like? What does a life lived out of abundance look like?
Paul speaks about running the race well (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). How does this challenge the way we invest our time and resources?
- How does looking forward to heaven shape the way we live on earth today?
In Colossians 3:1-4, Paul urges believers to set their hearts on things above. How does this influence our daily decisions, relationships, and challenges?.