I. Be Blessed by the Gospel of Christ (2:1)
- A Christian, because of the gospel, never needs to fear death.
- A Christian, because of the gospel, never needs to worry about the future.
- A Christian, because of the gospel, never needs to earn approval from others.
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
II. Live Out the Gospel in Love (2:2-4)
A. Be United in Your Relationships (2:2)
B. Be Humble in Your Attitude (2:3)
C. Be Selfless in Your Service (2:4)
2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Corinthians 10:24, Galatians 6:2, 1John 3:16-17
III. Conclusion
Discussion Questions
1. What’s one thing you learned from this sermon? One question you have?
2. “The Christian life is the good life, driven by delight, overflowing with joy.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
3. Why do you think it’s so easy to be selfish (i.e., you love yourself above God and others, you insist on your own way)?
4. Think about the relational conflicts you typically have. How would those conflicts be different if you were humble (i.e, you considered others as more important than yourself)? How would those conflicts change if you loved selflessly (i.e., you paid more attention to others’ good rather than your own)?
5. Who is the person you most often fail to love in unity, humility, and selflessness? Make a plan to change that this week.
6. Pray together for the conflicts you have, that God would help make your relationships whole because God through the gospel has made your relationship with Him whole.
