Called Out in Church
Philippians 4:1-9
Ephesians 4:3 (NIV)
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Philippians 4:1 (NIV)
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
Philippians 4:2 (NIV)
I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.
Philippians 4:3 (NIV)
Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
1. Joy
Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:5 (NIV)
Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
2. Gentleness
Proverbs 25:15b (NIV)
a gentle tongue can break a bone.
3. Prayer
Philippians 4:6a (NLT)
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.
Philippians 4:7 (ESV)
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
4. The Right Thoughts
Philippians 4:8 (NLT)
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8b (NLT)
Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Psalm 119:11 (ESV)
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
5. Godly Influence
Philippians 4:9 (NIV)
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9b (NIV)
put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Romans 5:1 (NLT)
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.
