”Incarnational Relationships”

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – July 16, 2017

Series Title: “Philippians: Return to Joy!” – Rediscover joy & giving it away!

Today’s Title: “Incarnational Relationships”

Today’s Text: Philippians 2:5-11

 

“In your relationships to one another…” (Philippians 2:5)

 

The Mindset of Christ Jesus…The pattern of descent & resurrection.

                - He let go of what He had a right to (v6) (see John 5:18)

                - He resisted using authority selfishly (v6) (see Ephesians 1:18-23)

                - He became nothing (v7)  (see Genesis 1:1-3)

                - He embraced the nature of a servant (v7) (see Mark 10:45)

                - He chose to be humble (v8) (see Matthew 23:12)

                - He willingly died (v8) (see Romans 5:8)

                - He accepted humiliation in death (v8) (see Galatians 3:13)

 

The Pattern of Christ is the Pattern to Life

-          “Come” – Invited into the pattern by Jesus – Matthew 11:28-30

-          “be crucified” – die with Him – Galatians 2:20

-          Die to the “old self” – Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4;22, Colossians 3:9

-          Rise with Him – Ephesians 5:14

-          Share in His “glory” – Romans 8:17