Focus On A Cause Bigger Than Yourself
Choose Joy series
Part of Choose Joy Series
April 22, 2024

Scripture: Phil. 1:12-18

Jim Elliott…“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

1. During Times of Confusion…Trust in God to Fulfill His Will.

Phil. 1:12-13 (NASB 1995)

Rom. 1:13-15 (NIV)
Define = Praetorian Guard = an elite unit of the Roman army that served as personal bodyguards for the Roman emperor.”

Phil. 1:14 (NASB 1995)

2. During Times of Opposition…Focus on Eternal Things Not People

Phil. 1:15-17 (NASB 1995)
Define = motive = “the hidden reason in the heart for doing something”

Envy or Good Will
Define = “envy” = “the feeling of displeasure produced by the accomplishments, recognition, or prosperity of others”

Love or Selfish Ambition

I Cor. 13:1-3 (NASB 1995)

James 3:14-16 (AMP)

3. During Times of Division…Rejoice that the Name of Jesus is Proclaimed

Phil. 1:12-18 (NASB 1995)

I Cor 3:2-7 (CSB)

John 17:20-21 (NLT)

Luke 9:49-50 (NASB 1995)

I choose joy.

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