1. Kim May, Sr. Pastor February 10, 2013

2. Philippians – Joy in the Journey Week #3 “Joy Regardless” Philippians 1:12-20

3. “When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.” (Acts 28:16)

4. Guard = Prisoner chained wrist to wrist with a Roman soldier

5. “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Acts 28:30-31)

6. Joy regardless, for the gospel advanced.

7. Recognize the sovereignty of God. Challenging times are not meant to hinder your faith, but rather mature your faith. God’s purposes need not be thwarted.

8. “For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” (Psalm 71:5)

9. “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37)

10. “For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” (Psalm 71:5) “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37) Look for the purpose behind your cave, your chain, your challenge.

11. Life was all about the gospel existing in him and extending through him.

12. Selfish Ambition (ERITHEIAS)

13. Canvassing for office

14. Selfish Ambition (ERITHEIAS) Canvassing for office Interested in self-advancement

15. All sunshine and no rain makes a desert. (Arab Parable)

16. Stolen Joy

17. Try to get out of the trial

18. Stolen Joy Try to get out of the trial Blame Satan for the trial

19. Stolen Joy Try to get out of the trial Blame Satan for the trial Criticize someone for the trial

20. Stolen Joy Try to get out of the trial Blame Satan for the trial Criticize someone for the trial Condemn self for the trial

21. Stolen Joy Try to get out of the trial Blame Satan for the trial Criticize someone for the trial Condemn self for the trial Charge sin for the trial

22. Stolen Joy Try to get out of the trial Blame Satan for the trial Criticize someone for the trial Condemn self for the trial Charge sin for the trial Accuse God for the trial

23. Stolen Joy Try to get out of the trial Blame Satan for the trial Criticize someone for the trial Condemn self for the trial Charge sin for the trial Accuse God for the trial Complain about the trial

24. You can live above your circumstances when you look above to your Sovereign God.