Message Notes

(I) COMMENCEMENT OF GOD’S WORK IN THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI

1. Recipients of the gospel (C.f Acts 16:11 – 34)

a) Lydia

b) The Philippian jailer and family

2. Partakers of the gospel (Philippians 1:2)

a) Believers in Christ

b) Bishops and Elders

(II) CONFIRMATION OF GOD’S WORK

1. Obedience to God (Philippians 2:12)

2. Doing the will of God (Philippians 2:13)

3. Shining for God (Philippians 2:15)

(III) CONFLICTS THAT WILL HINDER GOD’S WORK (PHILIPPIANS 2:14)

1. Complaining spirit

2. Disputing with each other

(IV) CHALLENGES TO PREVENT HINDRANCE

1. Hold fast to the word of life (Philippians 2:16)

2. Personal commitment to each other’s faith (Philippians 2:17)

3. Personal sacrifice for the ministry of the gospel (Philippians 2:17)

(V) CONFIDENT IN GOD TO COMPLETE HIS WORK (PHILIPPIANS 1:6)

1. A higher level of faith in God

2. An assurance that God will complete this work in us

3. A sense of trust to strive together for the gospel