THE BRIGHT SIDE OF SUFFERING FOR JESUS - Philippians 1:29-30

In our final look here at Paul's Letter to the Church in Philippi, we learn how he maintained such an encouraging attitude in the middle of hardship. Pastor Alan concludes this sermon with sharing "The ABC's of Joy in Troubled Times."

As Paul begins the closing of this letter, he shares some vital points that are important for having peaceful relationships as well as peace of mind.

In verse 1 of PHILIPPIANS 4, Paul refers back to what he has just written as key to standing strong as God's beloved.

From PHILIPPIANS 3, Pastor Alan declares how to beware of Christ's enemies, be confident in Christ alone, be found resting in Christ's righteousness, be conformed to Christ's death, and the importance being persistant in Christ's purposes.

Unfaithful people are far too common in our culture and in the church. With clear truth and the hope of redemption, this sermon calls us all to cleanse our ways by heeding God's Word.

From Paul's teachings and personal examples we can easily see the importance of being faithful. In this sermon you will hear 3 of the primary characteristics of faithful people and how to apply them.

With honesty and humor, this sermon shoots straight - from and to the heart - concerning the problem of complaining and how to overcome it, which ultimately rests in our treasuring Words of Life from the Bible and allowing them to change the way we think.

By learning how to "work out" what God "works in" enables us to move forward in doing God's will - for our lives - with confidence and full surrender.

Having the mind of Christ in us goes contrary to the ways of the world and the natural way we think. In this teaching, Pastor Alan challenges everyone to embrace the process of God as He leads us to humble ourselves and be conformed to the image of Christ.

In this wrap-up of Philippians Chapter 1, Pastor Alan shares the Top Ten Benefits or Suffering for Jesus.