Living a Life Full of Joy

Sermon Outline:

The Book of Philippians

Paul’s Conclusion to the Philippians (4:4-23) (Part 1)

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

Practicing the Presence of the Lord (Part 1)

I. Paul’s Introduction to Philippians (1:1-11)

II. Paul’s Circumstances in the Gospel Relayed and Explained to the Philippians (1:12-26)

III. Paul’s Concern for the Philippians Living Out the Gospel (1:27-2:18)

IV. Paul’s Update on Timothy and Epaphroditus: Two Examples of Gospel Living (2:19-30)

V. Paul’s Warning to the Philippians Regarding Gospel Violators (3:1-21)

VI. Summary of and Transition from Gospel Living: Steadfast Unity (4:1-3)

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

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

● The Emphasis of This Section: A Spirit Filled Life

● The Unity of This Section: The Lord’s Presence

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

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

1) Joy’s Nature (4:4a1, b)

a) Its Independence from Circumstances

b) Its Generation through the Holy Spirit

(1) Stated by Christ

(2) Illustrated by Filling

c) Its Definition

2) Joy’s Context (4:4a2-4)

a) Illustrated by Faith

b) Exercised in Christ

3) Joy’s Extent (4:4a5)