Philippians 1:1-11

June 26, 2011
Resound

Bryne Palmer

Philippians 1:1-11

“Play Ball”

Acts 16:11-40 – When this Church was established. When this Church was established there wasn’t a whole lot of Jew/God fearing people there. Lydia was a Greek who chose to believe that the Jew’s God was the one true God. The Church of Philippi started with only two families; Lydia’s and the Roman guard’s.

1.       Participation VS 5

This Church had grown a lot since it was first established. Notice how excited Paul is as he’s writing this letter to this Church. Paul is excited that these people are participating in the gospel. If you aren’t participating you aren’t going to get excited. Don’t sit on the bench, get on the field, in on the game. Remember that as you actively participate God will always be there with you. He won’t leave you to do it on your own. (it’s like a concert, if you know the bands and participate it’s more exciting than if you have no idea who it is, that’s no fun.)

2.       Players VS 7-8

It’s unity. There are others participating in it with you and it forms this unity, this bond with each other. You’re not alone in your trials and victory.

3.       Purpose VS 8-11

To grow in the knowledge, to be sincere and blameless;  to look forward to His return. We need to approve of excellent things and not of bad things. Don’t do things that can harm your witness. Be blameless, above reproach. The big game – Christ’s return. Baseball players work hard and strive to be a part of the big game. We should do the same, looking forward to Christ’s return.