Sunday Morning Service 3 Nov, 2013
Sunday Morning
November 3, 2013
“Passionate Service”
Philippians 1:12-21
- Passion- Enthusiasm, Strong love or affection, The object of strong desire or fondness.
- Paul had been a man who was passionate about the law.
- Paul was brought face to face with his sinfulness, and experienced transformation.
- Paul became a passionate follower of Christ.
- Those that have a passion for Christ will share
no matter what the circumstances.v. 12-13
- Paul was in very difficult circumstances.
Philippians 4:11- Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
B. Paul shared his passion with those that would be his enemies.
C. Paul’s example encouraged others to stand faithfully.
2. Those that have a passion for Christ are not
worried about competition.v. 16-18
- Paul’s passion was for the Truth.
- Paul’s passion was that Christ would be glorified.
- Paul’s passion was that other’s would experience what he had.
Romans 10:1- Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
3. Those that have a passion for Christ rest in Him.v. 20-21
- Paul believed in the prayers of the Saints.
- Paul knew that God was with him by the Holy Spirit.
- Paul was excited by the prospect of seeing Christ face to face.