Shining Like Stars
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: OCTOBER 22, 2023
Shining Like Stars
Pouring Out From Abundance #6
Rev. Charles Lee
1. WORKING OUT OUR SALVATION (2:12-13)
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12)
“And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6)
“Therefore… work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13)
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10)
“For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” (Colossians 1:29)
“… his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.” (Ephesians 1:9-10)
“that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel” (Philippians 1:27)
“complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.” (Philippians 2:2).
“And his [Titus’] affection for you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.” (2 Corinthians 7:15)
“Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ.” (Ephesians 6:5)
2. DOING ALL THINGS WITHOUT GRUMBLING AND DISPUTING (2:14-16)
“Therefore… work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or (and) disputing.” (Philippians 2:12-14)
“Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution.” (Acts 6:1)
“Do all things without grumbling or (and) disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:14-15)
“… that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. (John 17:21)
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.” (2:14-16)
“He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth.” (Isaiah 53:7)
“When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:23)
3. OFFERING JOYFUL SACRIFICES OF FAITH (2:17-18)
“Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.” (Philippians 2:17-18)