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Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
SOMETHINGS ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN OTHERS
Let Go & Move On – Part 2
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 3:13 - I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, [14] I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
GOD HAS A BETTER PLAN
THAN YOU COULD EVER IMAGE
1.Take Inventory of Your Life
Philippians 3:8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ
2.Take Out The Trash
Philippians 3:8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ
Philippians 3:9 - and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;
3.Live With Power
Philippians 3:10 - That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection …
4.Carry Your Cross
Philippians 3:10 - That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
LIVING IN THE GOD ZONE
Let Go & Move On – Part 1
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 3:13 - I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, [14] I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
•Focus on your future not on your past.
•Let go of your past to possess your future.
WHEN WE LIVE IN THE GOD ZONE
•We Live In Joy
Philippians 3:1 - Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe
•We Avoid Dangerous Dogs
Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation!
Philippians 3:2 - Steer clear of the barking dogs, those religious busybodies, all bark and no bite. All they’re interested in is appearances—knife-happy circumcisers, I call them. (MSG)
•We Trust In God
Philippians 3:3 - For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We put no confidence in human effort. (NLT)
Philippians 3:4 - I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: [5] circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; [6] concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Philippians 3:7 - But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
JOY OF LIVING
Philippians Overview
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
1. Prayer Brings Joy
Philippians 1:4 – [Paul] always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy.
2. Faith Brings Joy
Philippians 1:25 - And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith.
3. Unity Brings Joy
Philippians 2:2 - Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
4. Serving Brings Joy
Philippians 2:17 - Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
5. The Lord Brings Joy
Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!
6. Generosity Brings Joy
Philippians 4:10 - But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
Philippians 4:11 - I am not telling you this because I need anything … [14] But it was good that you helped me when I needed it. [NCV]
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
WHEN JESUS WALKS IN
New Life – Palm Sunday Weekend
Scott Young.com ~ Pastor of Hope
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE LET JESUS IN
1.The Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary
Matthew 21:2 – Jesus said …, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. [3] And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them.’”
2. Joy Fills The Atmosphere
Matthew 21:8 - And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. [9] Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ Hosanna in the highest!’”
Matthew 21:10 - And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”
3. Jesus Cleans Things Up
Matthew 21:12 - Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.
4. People Are Healed
Matthew 21:14 - Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
RANDOM ACTS OF HOPE
New Life – Part 1
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Luke 10:27 - So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’”
Luke 10:29 - But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
Luke 10:30 - Then Jesus answered and said: “A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. [31] Now by chance a certain priest came down that road. And when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. [32] Likewise a Levite, when he arrived at the place, came and looked, and passed by on the other side.
HOW TO SHARE A RANDOM ACT OF HOPE
1.Feel Compassion
Luke 10:33 - But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was. And when he saw him, he had
2.Go Out Of Your Way
Luke 10:34 - So he went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; and he set him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
3.Be Generous
Luke 10:35 - On the next day, when he departed, he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said to him, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, when I come again, I will repay you.’
4. Pay It Forward
Luke 10:37 - Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
WHO IN THE WORLD IS EPAPHRODITUS?
Change Your Mind : Change Your Life – Part 5
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.
Paul … Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering … (Philippians 2:17)
Timothy … will be so genuinely interested in your welfare and devoted to your interests. (Philippians 2:20)
Epaphroditus … Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus … (Philippians 2:25)
FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF AN HONORABLE LIFE
Philippians 2:29 - Welcome him [Epaphroditus] then in the Lord with all joy, and honor and highly appreciate men like him.
1. Love Like A Family
Philippians 2:25 - Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother …
2. Work Like It Matters
Philippians 2:25 - Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker …
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
3. Fight Like A Soldier
Philippians 2:25 - Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier …
Philippians 2:30 - For the work of Christ he came close to death, not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.
4. Minister Like A Messenger
Philippians 2:25 - Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need;
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
POURING OUT
Change Your Mind: Change Your Life – Part 4
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 2:17 - Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith …
THE BLESSINGS OF GENEROSITY
1.Increasing Joy
Philippians 2:17 - Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. [18] For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
2.Multiplied Impact
Philippians 2:19 - But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. [20] For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state.
Philippians 2:21 - For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.
3.Spiritual Family
Philippians 2:22 - But you know his [Timothy’s] proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.
4.Future Hope
Philippians 2:23 - Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me.
Luke 22:20 - And in like manner, He [Jesus] took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament or covenant [ratified] in My blood, which is shed [poured out] for you. (AMP)
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
THINK LIGHT
Change Your Mind : Change Your Life – Part 3
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 2:15 - Among those people you shine like lights in a dark world.
Genesis 1:3 - Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.
John 8:12 - Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
HOW TO LIGHT YOUR WORLD
1. Live Like God Is Present
Philippians 2:12 - Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
2. Live Like God Is At Work
Philippians 2:13 - For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
3. Live Like Nothing Bothers You
Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without complaining and disputing, [15] that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
4. Live Like Holding On Matters
Philippians 2:16 - Holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
THINKING LIKE JESUS
Change Your Mind : Change Your Life – Part 2
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.
When You Think Like Jesus …
1. You Theo-Think
Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,
John 1:12 - But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, (ESV)
1 Corinthians 6:19 - Do you not know that your body is the temple [the very sanctuary] of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, (AMP)
Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
2. You Make A Difference
Philippians 2:7 - but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
3. You Obey A Higher Purpose
Philippians 2:8 - And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
4. You Enjoy Heaven
Philippians 2:9 - Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, [10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, [11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
Wednesday Oct 29, 2014
BLESSED LIVING
Together – Part 3
Scott Young.com – Pastor of Hope
Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21 - Christ means everything to me in this life, and when I die I’ll have even more. (GW)
Philippians 1:21 - To me the only important thing about living is Christ, and dying would be profit for me. (NCV)
Philippians 1:23 - It is hard to choose between the two. I want to leave this life and be with Christ, which is much better, [24] but you need me here in my body. (NCV)
CHRIST CENTERED LIVING
1.Progressive Living
Philippians 1:25 - And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith
2.Joyful Living
Philippians 1:25 - And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, [26] that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.
3.Unified Living
Philippians 1:27 - Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,
4.Faith Living
Philippians 1:29 - God gave you the honor not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for him, both of which bring glory to Christ. [30] When I was with you, you saw the struggles I had, and you hear about the struggles I am having now. You yourselves are having the same kind of struggles.