2. “Stand Firm In The Lord” Philippians 4:1-5
JOY FOR THE JOURNEY
“Stand Firm In The Lord” Philippians 4:1-5

3. Philippians 4:1-5
1  Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. 2  I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3  Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. 4  Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5  Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

4. “Stand Firm In The Lord”
1. Stand firm: (With These Kinds of People) SPIRITUAL FAMILY COMRADORY JOY FILLED PEOPLE

5. “Stand Firm In The Lord”
II. Help These Women: (vs.3)
1 Thessalonians 5:14 (ESV) 14  And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
Colossians 3:14 (ESV) 14  And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.

6. “Stand Firm In The Lord”
III. Rejoice Along The Way:
A. Maintain Positive Christian Virtues: (vs.4)
B. Yield Your Personal Rights Willingly: (vs.5) “your reasonableness” (gentleness)
C. Live Expecting The Lord’s Return: (vs.5b)