Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor
May 24, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor “Glorifying Christ in Life and Death” Philippians 1:19–26
Philippians 1:19–26 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. 23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. I. How to Glorify Christ in Your Life:
Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor
May 24, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor “Glorifying Christ in Life and Death” Philippians 1:19–26
Philippians 1:19–26 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. 23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again. I. How to Glorify Christ in Your Life:
• “For to me, to live is Christ…” (v. 21a) • What to live is Christ means:
• “For to me, to live is Christ…” (v. 21a) • What to live is Christ means:
a. It means that I have _______________________________ in Christ. Ephesians 2:1–5 1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. 3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
a. It means that I have _______________________________ in Christ. Ephesians 2:1–5 1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, 2 in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. 3 Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ by grace you have been saved. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
b. It means that all of my _____________ and ____________________ are found in Christ. • “For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope…” (v.19–20a)
b. It means that all of my _____________ and ____________________ are found in Christ. • “For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope…” (v.19–20a)
c. It means that I _______________in a manner that ____________________ Christ. • “that I will not be put to shame in anything…” (v.20b)
c. It means that I _______________in a manner that ____________________ Christ. • “that I will not be put to shame in anything…” (v.20b)
d. It means that I allow Christ to _______________ every area of my life. • “but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body…” (v.20c)
d. It means that I allow Christ to _______________ every area of my life. • “but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body…” (v.20c)
e. It means that my life is spent serving ________________ by serving
e. It means that my life is spent serving ________________ by serving
_______________. (v. 22a and 25) f. It means that I ____________________ Christ above all else. Philippians 3:8 I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Matthew 13:44–46 44 The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls 46 and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
_______________. (v. 22a and 25) f. It means that I ____________________ Christ above all else. Philippians 3:8 I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Matthew 13:44–46 44 The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls 46 and upon finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.
II. How To Glorify Christ In Your Death
II. How To Glorify Christ In Your Death
• “…and to die is gain.” (v. 21b) • What to die is gain means:
• “…and to die is gain.” (v. 21b) • What to die is gain means:
a. It means that I get to go and be with Christ. (v. 23)
a. It means that I get to go and be with Christ. (v. 23)
b. It means that when I add up all the losses that come with death and replace those losses with Christ alone, I am able to say “gain!” (v. 3:8b)
b. It means that when I add up all the losses that come with death and replace those losses with Christ alone, I am able to say “gain!” (v. 3:8b)
To Sum It All Up: Christ will be glorified in your life and death when He is
To Sum It All Up: Christ will be glorified in your life and death when He is
__________________ above all that life ____________ you and all that
__________________ above all that life ____________ you and all that
________________ takes from you!
________________ takes from you!
“Christ is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him.” – John Piper
“Christ is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him.” – John Piper