1. Getting Your Church Together (Biblical Unity in a “Me First” World) Part Three Philippians 2:3-4 September 27,2009 12/4/2015 1

2. Philippians 2:3-4 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 12/4/2015 2

3. 1. Don’t Push Your Own Agenda At The Expense Of Others! 12/4/2015 3

4. Phil. 2:3 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 12/4/2015 4

5. Gal. 5:19-24 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, 21 envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 12/4/2015 5

6. A. Wrong Motive 12/4/2015 6

7. B. Wrong Mission 12/4/2015 7

8. 2. Don’t Have An Exaggerated View Of Yourself! 12/4/2015 8

9. Phil. 2:3 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 12/4/2015 9

10. Gal. 5:26 26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. 12/4/2015 10

11. Gal. 6:3-4 3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another. 12/4/2015 11

12. 1 Tim. 1:15-17 15 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 16 Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 12/4/2015 12

13. A. What You Think You Know 12/4/2015 13

14. B. What You Ought To Know 12/4/2015 14

15. 3. Don’t Make It All About You And Not About Others! 12/4/2015 15

16. Phil. 2:3 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 12/4/2015 16

17. Eph. 5:25 25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her, 12/4/2015 17

18. Acts 20:19 19 serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews; 12/4/2015 18

19. 1 Peter 5:5-6 5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 12/4/2015 19

20. A. Advice For Leaders In The Home 12/4/2015 20

21. B. Advice For Leaders In The Ministry 12/4/2015 21

22. C. Advice For Leaders In The Making 12/4/2015 22

23. 4. Don’t Invest In Your Interests _____ And Ignore The Interests Of Others! 12/4/2015 23

24. 4. Don’t Invest In Your Interests Alone And Ignore The Interests Of Others! 12/4/2015 24

25. Phil. 2:4 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 12/4/2015 25

26. Rom. 15:1-3 1 Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2 Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3 For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, "THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME." 12/4/2015 26

27. Luke 22:27 27 "For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves. 12/4/2015 27

28. A. Focused On Others 12/4/2015 28

29. B. Following After Christ 12/4/2015 29