What Kind of Church Are We?

Philippians 1-4

  1. Paul praised them for being a faithful church
  2. Paul encouraged them to be a united church
  3. Paul praised them for being a giving church

 

 

1. Paul praised them for being a faithful church.

In proclaiming the gospel (vs. 5-8)
In the genuineness of their faith (vs. 9-11)
In the way they lived their lives (vs. 3:15-21)

2. Paul encouraged them to be a unified church.

In suffering (vs. 1:27-30)
In humility (vs. 2:5-11)
In service (vs. 12-18)

3. Paul praised them for being a giving church.

Of their time and health (2:25-30)
Of their money (vs. 4:10-18)