Fusion: week of 6/28

FAMILY THEME: REJOICE IN CHRIST

Philippians 4:4-20

We need to recognize and take advantage of all the Lord's

gifts to maintain a joyful spirit.

1.  Proper Attitudes and Thoughts Lead to Peace,

     Regardless of Circumstances

     (Philippians 4:4-9)

     We can't always choose our circumstances, but we

     can choose our focus and response to them.

2.  Christ Gives Us Strength to Be Content,

     Regardless of Our Circumstances

     (Philippians 4:10-13)

     Your outlook on life will be determined by the object

     of your faith.

     

3.  God is Pleased With and Meets the Needs of

     Those Who Support the Spread of the Gospel

     (Philippians 4:14-20)

     The Philippian church had the distinction of being

     a generous, caring church.

Fusion: week of 6/21

FAMILY THEME: TO KNOW CHRIST

Philippians 3:1-21

Nothing is more important than knowing Jesus! We can never

be good enough or do enough good things on our own, but

our goal is to know Him intimately and follow Him faithfully.

1.  Put No Confidence in Self-Righteousness

     (Philippians 3:1-7)

     We should not put our trust in a veneer of self-

     righteousness but in the genuine righteousness

     of Christ.

2.  The Lifelong Priorities of the Believer Are 

     Knowing and Pursuing Christ

     (Philippians 3:8-14)

     The focus of our faith should be entirely on Christ.

     

3.  Continue in Faith as We Await Christ's Glorious Return

     (Philippians 3:15-21)

     Having faith in Christ is a lifetime pursuit with an

     eternal reward. We need to continue to believe

     until we see Jesus.

Fusion: week of 6/14

FAMILY THEME: THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST

Philippians 2:1-18

Christ set the example for us - live in humility, put others first,

and be obedient.

1.  Humility is the Key to Maintaining Unity in the Body of Christ

     (Philippians 2:1-4)

     Paul had received many things from Christ. He knew that

     Jesus was our pattern for living.

2.  We Should Pattern Our Humility After the Supreme Example

     of Christ

     (Philippians 2:5-11)

     Christ, deserving all the glory, emptied Himself for you and

     for me.

     

3.  Follow Christ's Example of Obedience, Empowered by God

     Working in Us

     (Philippians 2:12-18)

     Following Christ's example will make your life shine brightly

     in stark contrast to others.

Fusion: week of 6/7

FAMILY THEME: TO LIVE IS CHRIST

Philippians 1:1-30

For the believer, life's purpose is to bring glory to Christ and

to point others to Him.

1.  God's Redemptive Work Will Be Brought to Full

     Completion in Us

     (Philippians 1:1-11)

     The saints in Philippi abounded in faithfulness to

     Paul in his ministry as well as to Christ.

2.  We Can Advance the Gospel by the Way We

     Respond to Our Circumstances

     (Philippians 1:12-20)

     No matter the circumstance, w can choose to

     rejoice, knowing that God will be exalted.

     

3.  Christ is to Be the Focus of Every Believer's Life

     (Philippians 1:21-30)

     Paul was torn in his desire to live on this earth

     or to die and be with Christ.