Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
August 2, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“Can You Really Pray About Anything?” Philippians 4:1–7
Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
August 2, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“Can You Really Pray About Anything?” Philippians 4:1–7
John 16:33 (NIV) In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 (NIV) In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Acts 14:22 Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
Acts 14:22 Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
1 Peter 5:8 Prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8 Prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Philippians 2:2 Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Philippians 2:2 Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or questioning.
Philippians 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or questioning.
Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.
1. ______________ Among the Believers
1. ______________ Among the Believers
Philippians 4:2–3 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Philippians 4:2–3 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
2. Joy in the ______________ of _______________
2. Joy in the ______________ of _______________
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
Habakkuk 3:17–18 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3:17–18 Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
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3. An Attitude of __________________ with Others
3. An Attitude of __________________ with Others
Philippians 4:5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand.
Philippians 4:5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand.
4. Replace ___________ with ____________
4. Replace ___________ with ____________
Philippians 4:6–7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6–7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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