Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor
June 21, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“Shine Bright in a Dark World” Philippians 2:14–18
Philippians 2:14–18 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18 You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. I. The Command
Brad Cockrell, Associate Pastor
June 21, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“Shine Bright in a Dark World” Philippians 2:14–18
Philippians 2:14–18 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I will have reason to glory because I did not run in vain nor toil in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18 You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. I. The Command
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing.
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing.
• Grumbling means muttering or murmuring in a low voice and is an expression of discontentment and dissatisfaction _____________ _________ due to the circumstances of your life.
• Grumbling means muttering or murmuring in a low voice and is an expression of discontentment and dissatisfaction _____________ _________ due to the circumstances of your life.
• Disputing means to question or criticize God in an ______________________way and expresses a lack of trust in the wisdom of God.
• Disputing means to question or criticize God in an ______________________way and expresses a lack of trust in the wisdom of God.
• Three big words to learn: ______________ & ______________ _________
• Three big words to learn: ______________ & ______________ _________
• Having the right attitude and mindset about the ____________________ of God plays a big role in working out our salvation! II. Three Big Reasons for You Not to Complain
• Having the right attitude and mindset about the ____________________ of God plays a big role in working out our salvation! II. Three Big Reasons for You Not to Complain
1. For the sake of your _____________________
1. For the sake of your _____________________
• You are a ______________ of _____________ Philippians 2:15
• You are a ______________ of _____________ Philippians 2:15
• See Matthew 5:48, Ephesians 5:1 and 1 John 3:1,10
• See Matthew 5:48, Ephesians 5:1 and 1 John 3:1,10
• ____________ you are determines _____________ you do!
• ____________ you are determines _____________ you do!
2. For the sake of your _____________________
2. For the sake of your _____________________
• You are ______________ in a dark world Philippians 2:15
• You are ______________ in a dark world Philippians 2:15
• See Matthew 5:14–16 and Ephesians 5:8
• See Matthew 5:14–16 and Ephesians 5:8
• You are holding forth the _______________ of life Philippians 2:16
• You are holding forth the _______________ of life Philippians 2:16
• Your conduct must align with your ____________________!
• Your conduct must align with your ____________________!
3. For the sake of your ______________ _____________
3. For the sake of your ______________ _____________
• You are the ______________ of the __________________ of others Philippians 2:16–18
• You are the ______________ of the __________________ of others Philippians 2:16–18
• See 3 John 1:4
• See 3 John 1:4