“Living With Joy”
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INTRODUCTION.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.
13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.
15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone;
16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.
17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.
18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
MESSAGE.
I. Have CONTENTMENT in Christ.
I. Have CONTENTMENT in Christ.
A. It is learned.
11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
1. Content - satisfied.
2. Does not come naturally.
3. Gained the knowledge.- learned through experience. (Paul been through a lot).
4. How many of us do not like to go through pain (hardship) - this is where we learn.
B. It is in everything.
1. Paul learned to be content in everything and every situation.
2. He learned a secret on how to be content.
C. Secret - it is all through Christ.
13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
II. Have PARTNERSHIP in Christ.
II. Have PARTNERSHIP in Christ.
When we are content in Christ we can look to working and helping others.
Partnering with others to share the Gospel.
A. The Philippian Church partnered with Paul.
15 You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone;
16 for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.
1. Paul’s needs were met through God’s provision.
2. Paul not only had his needs met but God also provide an overflow.
18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
B. Paul partnered with the Philippian Church.
1. Paul was concerned more for them then himself.
17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.
2. What is the increase to their account.
19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
All - everything
Physical
Spiritual
Out of God’s riches.
3. What did he mean. Matthew 6:19-21.
19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;
21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
When we are content in Christ we use our treasures to help others.
C. Who is blessed when someone gives?
1. The Giver.
17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.
What is the profit which the giver receives.
19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
1. All - everything
2. Physical
3. Spiritual
4. Out of God’s riches.
2. The Recipient.
18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
3. God.
18 But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
III. Have GLORY in Christ.
III. Have GLORY in Christ.
Paul concludes his letter with praises to God.
A. Glory to God.
20 Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
1. Paul is content in his knowledge that everything is from God.
2. Knowing that we can do nothing of ourselves only through Christ.
5 “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
B. Glory to God for lives saved.
21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household.
1. Every saint in Christ.
2. Brethren - saved that was with Paul.
3. Those of the household of Caesar that were saved.
CONCLUSION.
Being content with what we have and not always looking for the next best thing can change us and instill joy in our lives.
Knowing that Christ is sufficient brings contentment that leads to joy.
We must learn that contentment for life is only possible through Christ in us.
