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– Christ is Our Life (1:21 – For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain)

• Chapter 2Chapter 2– Christ is Our Mind (2:5 – Let this mind be in

you which was also in Christ Jesus)

• Chapter 3Chapter 3– Christ is Our Goal (3:10 – that I may know the

power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death)

• Chapter 4Chapter 4– Christ is Our Strength (4:13 – I can do all

things through Christ who strengthens me)

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Slides from Lesson 11Slides from Lesson 11• How to Have PEACEHow to Have PEACE

– Stand Fast in the Lord– Be of the Same Mind– Rejoice Always– Be Gentle

• Freedom from AnxietyFreedom from Anxiety– Thankfulness

• Take in Account These ThingsTake in Account These Things• Learned, Received, Heard, Saw - Learned, Received, Heard, Saw -

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Freedom From AnxietyFreedom From Anxiety• In EverythingIn Everything• Prayer (Adoration)Prayer (Adoration)• SupplicationSupplication• Thanksgiving and RequestsThanksgiving and Requests

• The Peace That Surpasses The Peace That Surpasses All UnderstandingAll Understanding– Guard Our Hearts– Guard Our Minds

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Powerful Impact of Powerful Impact of ThankfulnessThankfulness

1.1. Reminds me I am not aloneReminds me I am not alone2.2. Motivates me to look for the purpose in Motivates me to look for the purpose in

what is happening.what is happening.3.3. Helps me submit my will to HisHelps me submit my will to His4.4. Reminds me of my dependence on GodReminds me of my dependence on God5.5. Helps me develop a strong trust in GodHelps me develop a strong trust in God6.6. Is essential in order to rejoiceIs essential in order to rejoice

7.7. Helps me reason properly (no matter Helps me reason properly (no matter

what others say).what others say).8.8. Helps me change my focus from myself Helps me change my focus from myself

to Godto God9.9. Energizes me when I am weary and Energizes me when I am weary and

exhausted from circumstancesexhausted from circumstances10.10. Transfers my anxiety into Peace that Transfers my anxiety into Peace that

surpasses all understandingsurpasses all understanding

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AnxietyAnxiety• Insecurity –Insecurity – Something bad is going Something bad is going

to happento happen– The Lord is my Helper, what can man

do to me? (Heb 13:6)• Helplessness Helplessness – – There is nothing I can There is nothing I can

do!do!– I can do all things through Christ who

strengthens me. (Phil 4:13)• IsolationIsolation – – There is no one to help meThere is no one to help me

– Casting all your troubles on Him for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)

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Steps Toward PeaceSteps Toward Peace• #1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)#1 – Stand Fast In the Lord (1)• #2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)#2 – Be of the Same Mind (2)

– Help Each Other (3)

• #3 – Rejoice Always (4)#3 – Rejoice Always (4)• #4 – Be Gentle (5)#4 – Be Gentle (5)

– Sweet Reasonableness– FOR THE LORD IS NEAR

• #5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7)#5 – Be Anxious For Nothing (6-7)– Prayer, Supplication, Thanksgiving,

Requests

• #6 – Think On The Right Things (8-#6 – Think On The Right Things (8-9)9)

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Paul’s Dual Exhortation 4:8-9Paul’s Dual Exhortation 4:8-9

• ““Take Account of These ThingsTake Account of These Things– True – opposed to false, lying, fanciful– Noble – worthy of reverence– Right – Just, What is Right– Pure - Undefiled– Lovely – Morally Attractive– Admirable – Good Report– Anything Excellent or

Praiseworthy

• ““Do” – Act On Them!Do” – Act On Them!

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Steps To:Steps To:The Peace of God and The God The Peace of God and The God

of Peaceof Peace• Standing Fast In The LordStanding Fast In The Lord• Having a “Oneness of Mind”Having a “Oneness of Mind”• Having Lives Full of Constant JoyHaving Lives Full of Constant Joy• Being Gentle and Tender Hearted Being Gentle and Tender Hearted

to Allto All– Knowing That God Is Near

• Thinking On The Right ThingsThinking On The Right Things• Doing the Right ThingsDoing the Right Things• Not Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares Not Being Anxious – Cast Our Cares

On GodOn God

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Phil 4: 10Phil 4: 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 11 Not that I speak in Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: be content: 12 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. need. 13 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.me.

14 14 Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my Nevertheless you have done well that you shared in my distress. distress. 15 15 Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the Now you Philippians know also that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church shared with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. with me concerning giving and receiving but you only. 16 16 For For even in Thessalonica you sent even in Thessalonica you sent aidaid once and again for my once and again for my necessities. necessities. 17 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. that abounds to your account. 18 18 Indeed I have all and Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things things sentsent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 19 And my God shall supply And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Jesus. 20 20 Now to our God and Father Now to our God and Father bebe glory forever and glory forever and ever. Amen.ever. Amen.

21 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. me greet you. 22 22 All the saints greet you, but especially All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household.those who are of Caesar’s household.

23 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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Phil 4:10-23Phil 4:10-23• Paul Was A Victor Over His Paul Was A Victor Over His

CircumstancesCircumstances– I Can Accept All Things (4:11)– I Can Do All Things (4:13)– I Have All Things (4:18)

• Contentment Over Contentment Over CircumstancesCircumstances– Providence of God (10)– Power of God (11-13)– Promise of God (14-20)

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Providence of God Providence of God (4:10)(4:10)

• Story of Joseph (Gen 37-50)Story of Joseph (Gen 37-50)– Gen 45:5; Gen 50:20– Rom 8:28 – All things work together for

good…– I will guide thee with Mine eye (Psa 32:8)

• Peace of God – The God of Peace (4:7, Peace of God – The God of Peace (4:7, 9)9)– Phil 4:6 – Be anxious for nothing, but PRAY

• Paul Knew God Would Take Care of HimPaul Knew God Would Take Care of Him– God Uses Generosity to Answer Prayers

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Power of God (4:11-13)Power of God (4:11-13)• A Tree Has RootsA Tree Has Roots• A Christian Has Christ (13)A Christian Has Christ (13)

– This Power Does Not Fail

• ““I have I have learnedlearned to be content” (4:11) to be content” (4:11)– We are all Impatient – But we must Learn..

• It is wrong to murmur over God’s Providence• Impatience does no good• God often provides in ways we do not expect• Christ if fully able to sustain devout Christians

• 4:13 – I can do all things through 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ…Christ…– John 15:5 – Apart from Me you can do

nothing

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Promise of God (4:14-Promise of God (4:14-20)20)

• Philippi Compared to a:Philippi Compared to a:• A Budding Tree (4:10)A Budding Tree (4:10)

– Flourished – a new life within– Paul rejoiced b/c of what this gift revealed about

them

• An Investment (4:14-17)An Investment (4:14-17)– Fellowship – Sharing, Communication– Giving – materially to Paul– Receiving – Spiritually from the Lord

• Vs. 17 – Fruit that abounds to your account• An Account is Kept In Heaven and a Deposit was

made.

• A Sacrifice (18)A Sacrifice (18)– Paul sees this gift as from Heaven– Vs 19 – God will meet your needs as well!

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Churches Supported PaulChurches Supported Paul• Church At Philippi Supported HimChurch At Philippi Supported Him

– Phil 1:3-5; 4:10-18• Paul Took Wages From Churches (2 Paul Took Wages From Churches (2

Cor 11:8)Cor 11:8)• Churches Sent Funds Directly To Paul Churches Sent Funds Directly To Paul

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