Living in Contentment: Philippians 4:10-20
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living in Contentment: Philippians 4:10-20

As Paul brings his epistle to a close, he offers a heartfelt “thank you” to the church in Philippi for the gift they had sent to alleviate his distress. In the middle of this “thank you,” however, he assures them that the primary reason for his joy in their giving is not because of the benefit that he had gained by receiving it, but the benefit that they had gained by giving it. At the core of this attitude was his deep contentment in life …

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Living in Peace: Philippians 4:6-7
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living in Peace: Philippians 4:6-7

In this final chapter of his epistle, Paul begins with a section addressed in a very personal way to his dearly loved brothers in Philippi. The opening verses of Philippians 4 (v. 2-9) are bound together by the common theme of “peace.” Sandwiched between verses on either side that address the issue of peace among the brothers are two verses (6-7) that address the issue of peace within ourselves.

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Living With Perspective - Philippians 1:12-30
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living With Perspective - Philippians 1:12-30

These verses highlight both the difficulty of Paul’s circumstances and his joy in the midst of them. The perspective he displays towards is sufferings, the spiteful efforts of his enemies, and his questionable prospects towards the future, points to some core understandings about his life that flow from the Gospel. We can’t have confidence in the face of difficult days without the same foundation from which to see all of life.

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Living Towards maturity: Philippians 2:12-18
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living Towards maturity: Philippians 2:12-18

Following the great christological hymn in verses 6-11, Paul returns to the initial concern that he voiced in the beginning of the chapter. He wants the church in Philippi to be unified. Now, however, in stead of looking to Christ as the example of the humility they will need, he looks to Christ as the source of the maturity they should cultivate, which will yield the attitudes necessary for unity.

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Living in Partnership: Philippians 1:1-11
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

Living in Partnership: Philippians 1:1-11

The opening verses of Philippians weave together the language of deeply affectionate relationship, and Christian maturity. Paul writes of the Philippians partnership with him in the Gospel, of their being partakers of grace with him in suffering, and of the deep affection he has for them. In the same sequence he writes about their anticipated completion in Christ, and prays through the steps by which they will move on to maturity. A study of the intertwining of these ideas will highlight the close relationship between Christian community and spiritual growth.

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This Is Living!
Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson Sermon Seeds, Philippians Glenn Watson

This Is Living!

Here is a plan for a sermon series on Philippians developed by the preaching team at Tapestry Church. These general thoughts, or “seeds,” for each sermon were developed as a team, then each preacher had freedom to structure and present the sermon in a way that fit his own style and the Spirit’s leading.

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