Prayer and the Presence of God

Sermon Outline:

The Book of Philippians

Paul’s Conclusion to the Philippians (4:4-23) (Part 4)

Paul Commanded the Philippians (4:4-9) (Part D)

Practicing the Presence of the Lord (Part 4)

VII. Paul’s Conclusion to the Philippians (4:4-23)

A. Paul Commanded the Philippians (4:4-9)

1. Live in Light of Christ’s Nearness (4:4-7)

a. A Life Full of Joy (4:4)

b. A Life Fervent in Gentleness (4:5a)

c. The Fact of Christ’s Return (4:5b)

Parenthesis: Prayer–Drawing Near to God

● The Centrality of Prayer to the Biblical Faith

● The Reality of Prayer in the Life of Christ

􀀀 The Fact Christ Prayed

􀀀 The Reason Christ Prayed

● He Did Not Pray to Illustrate Only

● He Did Not Pray Because of Weakness

● He Did Pray in Communion

● The Outcome of Prayer in Believer’s Life

􀀀 The Concept of Drawing Near in the Old Testament

􀀀 The Concept of Drawing Near in the New Testament

● The Importance of Prayer in the Believer’s Life

􀀀 As Witnessed in the Life of the Disciples

􀀀 As Witnessed in the Instructions of the Epistles