Third sermon in Philippians Series
THESIS: When we ae rejoicing in suffering that our Christian witness shines the most brightly.
POINT 1: Paul suffered with courage and joy because he knew that his pain had a purpose.
POINT 2: Paul’s purpose was the honoring of Christ in his body.
POINT 3: Paul’s purpose would be accomplished through the prayers of the church and the help of the Holy Spirit
Sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springdale, AR on May 7, 2023.
Main Idea: “Behold the One who has a message for you.”
1. The circumstances of the vision
2. Behold Him as the One who is present with His churches
3. Behold Him as priest
4. Behold Him as king
5. Behold Him as the heavenly messenger
6. Behold Him as God
7. Behold Him as judge
8. Behold Him as the One who died and is alive forevermore, with the keys of Death and Hades
1. The Identity of the Coming One
2. The Manner of His Coming
3. The Effects of His Coming
1. He is the One who loves us
2. He is the One who has freed us from our sins by His blood
3. He is the One who has made us a kingdom
4. He is the One who has made us priests
5. The praise we are to give
Main Idea: “Church, be encouraged by God’s grace and peace imparted to you and by the God who imparts them.”
1. Be encouraged by the grace and peace
2. Be encouraged by the God who imparts them to you
