The Christian Jenga Philippians 4:1-7

Foundation With God “Anyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” – Matthew 7:24 “You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” – Ephesians 2:19-20

We build on it, we build up Foundation Is Jesus Christ

Philippians 4:2-3 “I plead with Euodia and Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.”

Euodia and Syntyche They are in the middle of a dispute Paul thinks highly of them because of their work Their names were in the “Book of Life” “And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life…Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.” – Revelation 20:12,15

Read In Front of Church “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” – 1:27 “Make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interest of others.” – 2:2-4 “I please with Eudoia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.” – 4:2

Unresolved Conflict Ruins Everything What Are They Fighting Over? Must Not Be Doctrine

Same Mind

Philippians 4:4-5 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” Be of the Same Mind Rejoice Always Building on the Foundation

Rejoice Always In the Lord

Must Rejoice Keeps us focused on our blessings Makes our problems(Eudoia and Syntyche) seem like nothing compared to the blessings

Same Mind Rejoice

The Other Problems? I still have work problems I still have debt I still have health concerns I’m still have STRESS “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 Same MindRejoiceDo Not Worry Building on the Foundation

As great as our problems seem, Our God is greater still.

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” -1 Peter 5:7

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 4:7

The Peace of God “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” –Philippians 4:7

Same Mind Rejoice No Worry Peace of God

The Lord is near. -Philippians 4:5