Getting Your Church Together (Biblical Unity in a “Me First” World) Part Three Philippians 2:3-4...

Getting Your Church Together

(Biblical Unity in a “Me First” World)

Part Three Philippians 2:3-4

September 27,2009

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Philippians 2:3-43Do nothing from selfishness or

empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

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1. Don’t Push Your Own Agenda At The Expense Of Others!

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Phil. 2:33Do nothing from selfishness or

empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

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Gal. 5:19-24 19Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,  20idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions,  21envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.  22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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A. Wrong Motive

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B. Wrong Mission

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2. Don’t Have An Exaggerated View Of Yourself!

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Phil. 2:33Do nothing from selfishness or

empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

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Gal. 5:2626Let us not become boastful,

challenging one another, envying one another.

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Gal. 6:3-43For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.

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1 Tim. 1:15-1715It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 16Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

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A. What You Think You Know

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B. What You Ought To Know

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3. Don’t Make It All About You And Not About Others!

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Phil. 2:33Do nothing from selfishness or

empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;

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Eph. 5:2525Husbands, love your wives, just as

Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

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Acts 20:1919serving the Lord with all humility

and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews;

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1 Peter 5:5-65You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. 6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time,

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A. Advice For Leaders In The Home

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B. Advice For Leaders In The Ministry

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C. Advice For Leaders In The Making

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4. Don’t Invest In Your Interests _____ And Ignore The Interests Of Others!

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4. Don’t Invest In Your Interests Alone And Ignore The Interests Of Others!

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Phil. 2:4 4do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.

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Rom. 15:1-3 1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves.  2Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3For even Christ did not please Himself; but as it is written, "THE REPROACHES OF THOSE WHO REPROACHED YOU FELL ON ME."

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Luke 22:27 27"For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.

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A. Focused On Others

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B. Following After Christ

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