1 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Phil. 1:6) [By Ron Halbrook]

2 Introduction 1. Phil. 1:3-6 Paul’s prayer of confidence for the work at Philippi 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

3 Introduction 1. Phil. 1:3-6 Paul’s prayer of confidence for the work at Philippi Based on precious memories Based on their commitment to the truth Based on his faith in God’s help 2. Pray & plan for Philippine work Greater unity among brethren Better training of preachers More effective efforts to spread the gospel Steadfastly resist Satan

4 I. Greater Unity Among the Brethren A. Great Challenge & Accomplishment of the Gospel Jn. 17:17-21 Jesus prayed Eph. 2:14-16 Power of gospel Eph. 4:1-6 Must strive to maintain B. Pressure of Provincial, Patriarchal Culture in Philippines

5 I. Greater Unity Among the Brethren A. Great Challenge & Accomplishment of the Gospel B. Pressure of Provincial, Patriarchal Culture in Philippines C. Manila Bible Study Dec. 1-2, Filipino speakers from north to south Bible lessons, panels, Q & A From Past to Present The Preacher’s Life & Work The Unity of the Spirit Faith, Fellowship, & Finances

6 Manila Bible Study Dec. 1-2, 2004

7 Ramon Carino Mat Sibayan Ben Cruz Julie Notarte Rody Gumpad Juanito Balbin

8 Domie Jacob Jonathan Carino Fred Samodal Lordy Salunga Cipriano Carpentero Egdon Sabio

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11 II. Better Training for Preachers A. Converted to Convert Matt. 28:19-20 Teach them to teach 1 Tim. 4:13-16 Give thyself wholly 2 Tim. 2:2 Unending chain of teaching 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Paul instilled this work

12 II. Better Training for Preachers A. Converted to Convert B. Preacher Training Class in Lanton, General Santos City, Mindanao Dec. 6-10, 2004 Jolly Julom, Leonardo Maste: 35 students Study Bible; Strong’s Concordance; Bible Dictionary Survey Bible, How Study Bible, Authority, Undenominational Christianity, Baptism, Worship, Work & Organization of Church, Holy Spirit, Calvinism, Premillennialism, Catholic, Mormon, Jeh. Witness, Armstrong, 7 th Day Adventist

13 General Santos City, Mindanao Preacher Training Class Dec. 6-10, 2004

14 Volcano overlooks city Road to Lanton church

15 Leonardo Maste Jolly Julom

16 Romeo Barnido Ascenco de los Rosa

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19 III. More Effective Efforts to Spread the Gospel A. Ceaseless Efforts on Every Level Acts 1:8 To the ends of the earth Acts 2:41, 46-47; 4:4 Daily efforts Acts 5:28, Ceased not Acts 8:3-4 Men & women, every where Acts 13:1-3 Men on fire, ready to go

20 III. More Effective Efforts to Spread the Gospel A. Ceaseless Efforts on Every Level B. Tagum, Mindanao: Denominational Church, Romeo Barnido

21 Pentecostal Church in Tagum City, Mindanao

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23 Instruments Removed! Romeo Barnido baptized the next week!

24 III. More Effective Efforts to Spread the Gospel C. Maingitt, Toledo City, Cebu: Growing Church, Nathan Cajegas

25 Nathan & Diane Cajegas Maingitt, Cebu Island Nathan & Diane Cajegas Maingitt, Cebu Island

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27 Harry Osborne & Jonathan Carino Preach at Maingitt Harry Osborne & Jonathan Carino Preach at Maingitt

28 Be Steadfast (Heb. 10:32-39) Be Steadfast (Heb. 10:32-39)

29 Six baptized at Maingitt

30 Maingitt church building: Open sides, delapidated roof Maingitt church building: Open sides, delapidated roof

31 Maingitt church roof: need $2,000

32 III. More Effective Efforts to Spread the Gospel D. Bogo, Cebu: New Struggling Church, Gil Suico

33 Fred Ogario exhorting after my sermon, “The Gospel Makes Us Right with God,” in Roosevelt College Library at Bogo— 7 baptized Fred Ogario exhorting after my sermon, “The Gospel Makes Us Right with God,” in Roosevelt College Library at Bogo— 7 baptized

34 III. More Effective Efforts to Spread the Gospel E. Tacloban City, Leyte: Denominational Preachers Kept Away

35 Christ will return! McArthur returned…

36 III. More Effective Efforts to Spread the Gospel F. Bacolod City, Negros Occidental: Denominational Preachers Come Again & Again— 13 Baptized

37 Jun Abas attend every year thanks to Jun

38 13 baptized Distributing study materials

39 IV. Must Resist Satan Steadfastly A. 1 Pet. 5:8-11 Satan Attacks from All Sides to Destroy Every Prospect for Good—We Must Trust in God!

40 Invitation: 1. Trust in God, work with confidence for: Greater unity among brethren Better training of preachers More effective efforts to spread the gospel Steadfastly resist Satan 2. Heaven & hell wait: Have you obeyed the gospel? Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Phil. 1:6)