Christ Church Bartlett

Sunday, June 12, 2022 Pastor Randy Lockley Where Is Our God? Psalm 115:1-8 1. He is alone in glory. (v. 1-2) • Because of His mercy • Because of His truth 2. He is absolute God over . . . • All man’s universe (v. 3) See also: Psalm 103:19 Daniel 4:34-35 Job 42:2 Isaiah 46:9-10 Isaiah 55:8 • All man’s idols (v. 4-8) See also: Acts 17:24-25

1 Peter 2:9 "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."

Unspeakable Joy — The Joy of Contentment — Philippians 4:10-23 • Contentment in Christ is the remedy for covetousness. (Philippians 4:10-13) • A generous spirit is the key to true happiness. (Philippians 4:14-19) • When we discover that God is all we have, we finally realize that God is all we will ever need. (Philippians 4:20-23) As We Go … Discover the joy of being content in Christ by believing that He alone is enough!

Unspeakable Joy — Philippians 4:2-9 — The Joy of a Proper Prospective • Worry is our futile attempt to carry burdens beyond our control and at the same time our failure to trust God to provide. (Philippians 4:2-6) • It is impossible to worry when we are in the presence of God and our hearts are kept in His perfect peace. (Philippians 4:6-7) • After casting out our anxious thoughts, we must renew our minds by replacing them with positive truths. (Philippians 4:9) Application — Do not worry. Trust God and allow Him to protect your heart in His perfect peace.

The Joy of being a Citizen of Heaven -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 • Each of us needs a godly example to show us what it looks like to walk in obedience to Jesus. (Philippians 3:17-18) • Many false teachers pervert the name of Christ and walk as enemies of the cross by enticing unsteady souls and leading them down the path of destruction. (Philippians 3:18-19) • Jesus came to redeem us from the domain of darkness and legally transfer us into His kingdom, incorporating us as citizens of heaven under the government of God. (Philippians 3:20 - 4:1) • Application — May we live as obedient citizens of God’s kingdom and in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ!

Jesus shed His innocent blood as our Passover Lamb — dying as our substitute on the cross to deliver us from bondage and death. 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Ezekiel 45:21-22 21 “In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, you shall observe the Passover, a feast of seven days; unleavened bread shall be eaten. 22 And on that day the prince shall prepare for himself and for all the people of the land a bull for a sin offering.

Philippians 3:12-17 The Joy of Making Christ Known • To know Jesus and make Him known is our greatest pursuit in life. [Philippians 3:12] • We can always trust Jesus to direct our paths and lead us home in the end. [Philippians 3:13] • We discover our very purpose for existence as ambassadors for Christ to the nations. [Philippians 3:14-16] • Our greatest privilege is to walk as His witnesses and proclaim the good news of the kingdom to the ends of the earth and until the end of the age! [Philippians 3:17] As We Go … Discover your true purpose and greatest privilege in life as an ambassadors of Christ and messengers of reconciliation!

Philippians 3:1-11 The Joy of Knowing Christ • God is more concerned with the condition of our hearts than with misplaced confidence in our flesh. [Philippians 3:1-6] • What does it profit man to gain the whole world and lose his very own soul? [Philippians 3:7-9] • One of the many benefits of God’s law is to make us aware of our sin and of our need for a righteous Savior. [Philippians 3:9] • We have no greater joy in life than to know Jesus Christ in a personal r relationship, enjoy His presence and embrace his promises, and experience the profound power of His resurrection. [Philippians 3:10-11] • As We Go … Discover the Unspeakable Joy that only comes from Knowing Christ and the Life Transforming Power of His Resurrection!

March 13 — The Joy of Partnership — Philippians 2:19-30 • Every follower of Christ should have both a “Paul" and “Timothy” in his or her life. [Philippians 2:19:24] • As followers of Christ we need one another to bear burdens, divide sorrows, and multiply joys. [Philippians 2:25-28] • Every follower or Christ must be willing to risk his life for the sake of Christ and the gospel. [Philippians 2:29-30] As We Go … Be a disciple and be a disciple maker and discover the joy of partnership in the gospel!

The Joy of Obedience — Philippians 2:12-18 • The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. [Philippians 2:12-13] • Obedience is the true measure and pure expression of our love for God. [Philippians 2:14-15] • The outward expression of our faith is like a bright light shining in a dark world, drawing men to the goodness and glory of Jesus Christ. [Philippians 2:16-18] As We Go … If you love Christ, do what He says and do as He does for the good of others and the glory of God.

The Joy of Humility–Philippians 2:5-11 •5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, • 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God ra thing to be grasped, • 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, • 3 being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. • 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, • 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 1 • 1 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is eLord, to the glory of God the Father.

The Joy of Staying Strong in the Battle — Philippians 1:27-30 -- Feb 13 • We stand firm in the Holy Spirit. • We strive hard and stay strong in the battle for our faith. • We stand against the devil and the evil powers of darkness over this present age. • Jesus is never closer than when we face the darkest night and the deepest suffering of our soul. Applcation -- Allow the Joy of the Lord be our Strength and our Song in the midst of the war.

The Joy of Staying Strong in the Battle — Philippians 1:27-30 -- Feb 13 • We stand firm in the Holy Spirit. We strive hard and stay strong in the battle for our faith. • We stand against the devil and the evil powers of darkness over this present age. • Jesus is never closer than when we face the darkest night and the deepest suffering of our soul. • Applcation -- Allow the Joy of the Lord be our Strength and our Song in the midst of the war.

Joy of Eternal Life — Philippians 1:19-26 -- Feb 6 •Jesus came to redeem all of creation and the whole person — both physically and spiritually — which means Jesus is the source, purpose and pursuit of life itself. [Philippians 1:18-21] •In Christ, to be absent from our mortal bodies is to be present with the Lord. [Philippians 1:22-23] •As long as we have life and breath we will find the greatest joy is serving and glorifying Jesus. [Philippians 1:24-26] •Application -- Live life to the fullest for Christ now, knowing the best is yet to come.

Gratitude of Fellowship Philippians 1 Pastor Randy Lockley 1. Fellowship of SALVATION. • Thinking of the Philippians v. 3 • Praying for the Philippians v. 4 • Joyful over the Philippians v. 4 • Confident about the Philippians v. 6 2. Fellowship of SERVANTHOOD. • Sharing the Gospel v. 5 • Sharing the Grace v. 7 • Sharing the Great Affection v. 8 3. Fellowship of SINCERITY. • Growing Love v. 9 • Godly Lifestyle v. 10 • Glorifying our Lord v. 11

Joy of Perseverance — Philippians 1:12-18 • We discover joy in our trials when we understand that obstacles are actually opportunities to be a gospel witness. [Philippians 1:12-14] • Don’t let hypocrites steal your joy and stop you from serving Jesus. [Philippians 1:15-18] • We must always be prepared to give a defense not only for what we believe but more importantly why we believe it. [Philippians 1:16] As We Go … Consider it joy when you face various trials and always be ready to give an answer for the joy that you have.