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“How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” Philippians 1:12-26 01/11/2009 Dr. Dane Boyles

“How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” Philippians 1:12-26 01/11/2009 Dr. Dane Boyles. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What”. 11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11). “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What”.

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“How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” Philippians 1:12-26 01/11/2009 Dr. Dane Boyles

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  1. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What”Philippians 1:12-2601/11/2009Dr. Dane Boyles

  2. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” 11“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11)

  3. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 12Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. • 13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. (Phil 1:12-13)

  4. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 14Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. • 15It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. (Phil 1:14-15)

  5. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 16The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. • 17The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. (Phil 1:16-17)

  6. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 18But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, (Phil 1:18)

  7. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance (Phil 1:18)

  8. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. • 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Phil 1:20-21)

  9. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! • 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; (Phil 1:22-23)

  10. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. • 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, (Phil 1:24-25)

  11. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 26so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me. (Phil 1:26)

  12. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • Too many people don’t enjoy life; they just endure it. • “Happiness” comes from the word “happenstance” from which we get the word “circumstance.” • Joy is internal. Happiness is external.

  13. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • How do you have joy in spite of what is going on in your life? • 18“I rejoice and I will continue to rejoice.” (Philippians 1:18) • Paul gives us three secrets.

  14. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • A PERSPECTIVE TO LIVE FROM. • Every one of us has problems. • We’ve brought them in here with us. • Our perspective makes the difference.

  15. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 12 “Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.” (Phil 1:12) • 13“As a result it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.” (Phil 1:13)

  16. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • Paul had always wanted to go to Rome but not to be there in prison. • God puts Paul in Rome, has Nero foot the bill while chaining a future leader of Rome to Paul every fours hours. • Paul had a captive audience.

  17. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 14Because of my chains most of the brothers and sisters have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. (Phil 1:14)

  18. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • Courage is contagious. • 28And we know that in All things God works for the good of those who love Him… (Romans 8:28) • Lesson #1: God has a purpose behind every one of my problems.

  19. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • A POWER TO LIVE ON. • Every one of us has problems. • Life can wear you out.

  20. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • 19I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed. (Phil 1:19)

  21. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • The prayers of other people. • The help of God’s Spirit.

  22. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • God’s answer to our personal energy crisis. • 13I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.” (Phil 4:13)

  23. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • Lesson #2: With God’s power nothing can devastate me.

  24. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • A PURPOSE TO LIVE FOR. • Paul is old and tired and has been in prison for 4 years. • A purpose to live for cannot be taken from you. • 21For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Phil 4:21)

  25. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • How would you fill in the blank? • For me to live is ____________.

  26. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • Based on advertising most Americans would fill in the blank in one of three ways: • “For me to live is possessions.” • “For me to live is pleasure.” • “For me to live is power, position, prestige, popularity.”

  27. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” • Why does God leave you on earth after you become a Christian? • For the benefit of other people. • Lesson #3: The secret of joy – Jesus first, Others second, Yourself third.

  28. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What” Conclusion • God has a purpose bigger than my problems. • God wants you to enjoy the rest of your life. • It starts with the foundational values we’ve been talking about this morning.

  29. “How to Be Joyful, No Matter What”Philippians 1:12-2601/11/2009Dr. Dane Boyles

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