Joy on the Journey Part 3 – Achieving Victory!

Joy on the Journey

Part 3 – Achieving Victory!

Philippians 1:27-30

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:27-30

4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 2 Corinthians 10:4

To achieve victory in life’s battles practice these three principles….

1. … honor Christ in your life.

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Philippians 1:27a

20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, Philippians 3:20.

Ask yourself: “Am I conducting myself in a manner that is worthy of the gospel?”

I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1

2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. 2 Corinthians 3:2

2. … as a team with fellow believer’s for the sake of the gospel.

27 …Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel Philippians 1:27b

What is the most essential attribute in a victorious team, army, relationship (family, marriage, workplace), church?

2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Philippians 4:2

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18

3. … approach the battles you face for the sake of the gospel.

28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.

29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:28-30

• These battles our salvation. 28 …This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. Philippians 1:28b

10 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, Philippians 3:20

12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 2 Timothy 3:12

• These battles are a to suffer for Christ’s sake. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, Philippians 1:29.
• These battles are a of all believer’s faith journey. 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Philippians 1:30