KEEP IT TOGETHER

We should always remember that we are the Church of the living God, the body of Christ, and the bride of Christ. We represent Christ in the world until the trumpet sounds and the angel announces that the King is Coming for His people. As the Church, we are to shine the light of God’s love into a dark and broken world. But we can only do this when we stand together, work together, and honor one another. We do this by warning those who are unruly, comforting the fainthearted, upholding the weak, and being patient with all.

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Stand Fast!

Paul was genuinely concerned about the believers in Philippi because he knew forces inside and outside the church were trying to tear them down and destroy their faith.  In light of these attacks, Paul said, “Stand fast in the Lord.”  The Greek word translated as “stand fast” is steko, which means to stand firm or to be immovable; figuratively, it means to persevere and never waver under pressure to compromise.

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Children of God in a Perverse Generation

In our text, Paul reminds us that we cannot be part-time believers.  We can’t just do right when we think the pastor is watching, or another church member is watching us.  We need to know that through the grace of God working in us, we can and should be full-time believers. 

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The Importance & Power of Unity

If we ever arrive at that place of powerful unity where the Holy Spirit is able to move and manifest in power, we will see powerful results as souls by the hundreds and thousands are added to the church.  If we will achieve that unity, speaking with one voice, then nothing we desire to do in Christ will be withheld from us.

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FAITH UNDER FIRE

Two levels of citizenship are implied: they were citizens of heaven living as lights in the darkness, and without compromising their testimony, they should also be good citizens of their city.  Our citizenship is in heaven, and we are an outpost of believers in a fallen world, but while we are in this world, we need to engage our communities in such a way that we make Christ appealing to the lost.  Just like millions of people want to come to America, our joy, peace, and love should make others want to become followers of Christ.

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