2. Introduction: The only way to experience peace
in the midst of uncertainty is to
yield in submission to the will of God.
Human nature will take us in
the opposite direction.

3. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
Philippians 1:18b (NIV)

4. for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
Philippians 1:19 (NIV)

5. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed,
but will have sufficient courage
so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,
whether by life or by death.
Philippians 1:20 (NIV)

6. For to me, to live is Christ
and to die is gain.
If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose?
I do not know!
Philippians 1:21-22 (NIV)

7. I am torn between the two:
I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far;
but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
Philippians 1:23-24 (NIV)

8. Convinced of this, I know that
I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith,
Philippians 1:25 (NIV)

9. so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.
Philippians 1:26 (NIV)

10. Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence,
Philippians 1:27a (NIV)

11. I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel
Philippians 1:27b (NIV)

12. without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you
without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.
Philippians 1:28 (NIV)

13. For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,
Philippians 1:29 (NIV)

14. since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had,
and now hear that I still have.
Philippians 1:30 (NIV)

15. Paul had complete faith is God’s deliverance.
ULTIMATE

16. MIRACLES DEATH FORM He: • Believed in the power of God to work .
• Believed that was simply another of deliverance.
MIRACLES
DEATH
FORM

17. The ability to accept death is a sign of , not.
STRENGTH
WEAKNESS

18. CERTAINTIES DREAMS DESIRES COMFORT POSSESSIONS AFFECTIONS CONTROL
Sometimes we have to die to our: • • • • • • •
CERTAINTIES
DREAMS
DESIRES
COMFORT
POSSESSIONS
AFFECTIONS
CONTROL

19. Each death that God calls upon us to die. us from something
Each death that God calls upon us to die us from something than that death.
DELIVERS
WORSE

20. HONORABLY TRUST No death can be faced
unless we possess an underlying in God.
HONORABLY
TRUST

21. just as living in Christ is a habit. Which habit are you building?
Conclusion:
Self-life is a habit,
just as living in Christ is a habit.
Which habit are you building?