Beargrass Christian Church

Rejoice Together Philippians 4:1-9

October 25, 2020 Beargrass Christian Church
Beargrass Christian Church
Rejoice Together Philippians 4:1-9
Show Notes

We have been flippin’ through Philippians and this Sunday we will conclude a four-part sermon series called “Together.” We have heard Paul’s encouragement to stand, serve, and strive together. This week’s message will be “Rejoice Together”—and it will also be my “farewell address” as Senior Minister.
 
The 4th chapter of Philippians is one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. Paul is writing from jail to a congregation he clearly loves. He encourages and challenges them to keep serving God and to stick together, rejoicing in Christ.
 
Rejoicing in the Lord—always—is a central theme in this letter. It is remarkable that Paul can proclaim those words from prison—but he does! He urges the church to rejoice, pray, be thankful, and be unified so that they are able to take their minds off all-consuming worries.
 
Paul could write a similar letter to us today. What are your greatest worries? How do you handle them? He suggests that we focus on the “excellent things.” Is this the way we normally think—especially in the midst of COVID and the upcoming elections? How could this approach impact our life and our relationships? Give it some thought… see you ‘round the Table!

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