Christlike Peace Philippians 4 1 9 Rick Griffith

Christlike Peace Philippians 4: 1 -9 Rick Griffith, Crossroads International Church www. biblestudydownloads. com

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Peace in My Life

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Peace in Christians?

After salvation, how do you have continued peace with God and man?

Philippians 4 Peace • With People (1 -3) • With God (4 -9) • With All Situations (1020)

I. Peace with people sometimes requires a peacemaker (4: 1 -3).

I. Peace with people sometimes requires a peacemaker (4: 1 -3). Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.

2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And 4: 2 -3 NLT I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.

What's in a Name? Euodia Syntyche “prosperous journey” “pleasant acquaintance”

2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3 And 4: 2 -3 NLT I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.

Human Struggles are Spiritual Battles at Their Core

Sometimes God may call on us to lead other believers to unity.

II. Peace with God comes from mimicking Christ's attitude in 4 ways (4: 4 -9).

4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4: 4 -7 NLT

9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. 4: 9 NLT

Rejoice!

Problems at Philippi Worry whether Paul was alive or dead (1: 15 f. ) People opposing them (1: 28) Disunity and selfishness in the body (2: 1 -4) Concern for Epaphroditus' health (2: 25 -30) Legalists biting at them like dogs (3: 2) Libertines indulging their flesh (3: 18) People arguing in their church (4: 2)

Apollo Astronauts

Open Hands

When there is depth, there is peace.

Be Like Christ • As patient • As loving • As fair

Be Gentle Telemachus

Speed Limits

Pray in all circumstances (4: 6 -7 NLT) 6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Wholesome Thoughts (4: 8 -9 NLT)

9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. 4: 9 NLT

8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. How many TV shows and movies fit this criteria?

Just so you know… I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine. TV HEY! If that ever happens, just unplug me, OK? OK.

2. . . I will lead a life of integrity in my own home. 3 I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. . . Wholesome Thoughts (Psalm 101: 2 b-3 a NLT)

Main Idea Continued peace with God and man comes from seeking the attitude of Christ.

4 Ways to Peace Rejoice Be Gentle Pray Wholesome Thoughts

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