Formation | 11.23.25

A Sermon from Philippians 4:4-9

 

1. We are being formed (shaped) by how/where we carry our
concern. (vv. 4-7)

2. We are being formed by the things on which we think. (vs. 8)

3. We are being formed by the people we follow. (vs. 9)

 

GOSPEL CONNECTION
“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My
soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice
to the nations. 2 “He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His
voice heard in the street. 3 “A bruised reed He will not break and a
dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth
justice. 4 “He will not be disheartened or crushed Until He has
established justice in the earth; and the coastlands will wait
expectantly for His law.” 5 Thus says God the LORD, Who created the
heavens and stretched them out, Who spread out the earth and its
offspring, Who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who
walk in it, 6 “I am the LORD, I have called You in righteousness, I will
also hold You by the hand and watch over You, and I will appoint You
as a covenant to the people, as a light to the nations, 7 To open blind
eyes, to bring out prisoners from the dungeon and those who dwell in
darkness from the prison.” Isaiah 42:1-7 

 

APPLICATION
How can you be an effective peacemaker this week?

 

MEMORY VERSE
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute,
if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on
these things.” Philippians 4:8