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How to Stand Firm Philippians 4:1
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An invaluable gift for an invaluable child
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Philippians 4:1
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Philippians 4:1 They’re his brothers They’re loved They’re longed for They’re his joy and crown
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Philippians 4:1 My Bride, whom I love and long for, this is how you should stand firm in Me…
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How to Stand Firm 2 Principles for Standing Firm in the Christian Life
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Paul’s use of His Name
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Paul’s use of His Name 104 verses …
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Paul’s use of His Name 104 verses … 47 verses ”Lord”, “Jesus”, “Christ”
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Paul’s use of His Name 104 verses … 54 verses ”Lord”, “Jesus”, “Christ”, “Gospel”
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Paul’s use of His Name 56 sentences 84 words ”Lord”, “Jesus”, “Christ”, “Gospel”
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 2:6-11 The Glory of Christ: Ruler, Restorer, Representative, Redeemer, Risen Lord
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 1:21
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Paul’s use of His name Paul’s pre-occupation with Christ’s Message (the gospel)
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 2:1-2 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 2:21: the interests of Christ
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 4:1 An example of Paul’s pre-occupation with the Gospel Paul longs for them and wants them to stand firm
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 4:1 Philippians 1:4,7-8 He longs for them because of the gospel
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 4:1 Philippians 1:4,7-8 Philippians 1:27 He wants them to stand firm because of the gospel
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
Philippians 3:17 – Imitate me!
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#1: Be Preoccupied with Jesus Christ
John 1:1-4 – Experience Him!
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! (Philippians 4:1)
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Philippians 1:9-10 – until the day of Christ
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Philippians 1:9-10 – until the day of Christ Philippians 2:12-16 – continue… that I may boast on the day of Christ
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Philippians 1:9-10 – until the day of Christ Philippians 2:12-16 – continue… that I may boast on the day of Christ Philippians 3:20 – awaiting a Saviour
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
HEAVEN NOW PERSEVERANCE
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Hebrews 3:12-14 Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. (13) But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "today," that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Hebrews 3:12-14 (14) For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Hebrews 6:11-12 And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, (12) so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Philippians 1:6 – He will carry it on to completion
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Philippians 1:6 – He will carry it on to completion “you will be God’s vessel – not Satan’s weapon”
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Principle #2: Persevere to the End
Continue learning about the Kingdom of Heaven and it’s King Continue going back to Christ every day and become pre-occupied with Him Continue to let your conduct be worthy of the gospel
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How to Stand Firm… Be Pre-occupied with Jesus Christ Persevere to the End
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