The Power of Positive Living

Sermons – Hope Community Church

Pastor Jim Bohrer–March 7, 2021 The Power of Positive Living Philippians 2:1–5 NASB95 1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus. Background: • Paul wrote Philippians while: 1. In _________ 2. Experienced ____________ 3. Had lots of ___________ 4. Yet he wrote one of the most __________ letters in the Bible during that time. Main Truth: • __________ living comes from thinking and acting like Jesus Christ. (v. 2) • Four Decisions you must make to experience Christ’s Power for living: 1. I must put __________ before ego. E ___ G ___ O ___ Isaiah 66:2 NASB95 2 “For My hand made all these things, Thus all these things came into being,” declares the Lord. “But to this one I will look, To him who is humble and contrite of spirit, and who trembles at My word. 2. I must put __________ before possessions. The world tells you importance comes from: ___________ ___________ ___________ Luke 9:48 NASB95 48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great. 3. I must choose to __________ others. (v. 4) Matthew 23:11 NASB95 11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant. 4. I must place _____________ above conformity to the world. Commitment Challenges: I will pray for Easter weekend services to have a big impact on our community. I will fill eggs. I will pray for people to get saved over the Lenten season. I will choose a place of service on Sundays. I will invite people to join us for this series. Next Week: The Power of Positive Relationships