Philippians 2:12-18, Pastor Jimmy Steele at The Hill Church, La Mesa, CA

2. We are called to shine as God’s people
through our faithful obedience,
empowered by Christ’s work in us.

3. 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have
always obeyed, so now, not only as in my
presence but much more in my absence,
work out your own salvation with fear and
trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you,
both to will and to work for his good
pleasure.

4. 14 Do all things without grumbling
or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless
and innocent, children of God without
blemish in the midst of a crooked and
twisted generation, among whom you
shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast
to the word of life, so that in the day of
Christ I may be proud that I did not run in
vain or labor in vain.

5. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink
offering upon the sacrificial offering of your
faith, I am glad and rejoice with you
all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and
rejoice with me (Phil. 2:12-18).

6. I.We shine by growing together in Christ,
through His Enabling Grace (vv. 12-13).

7. Him we proclaim, warning everyone and
teaching everyone with all wisdom,
that we may present everyone mature in
Christ. 29 For this I toil, struggling with all
his energy that he powerfully works within
me (Col. 1:28-29)

8. II. We shine by living as God’s distinct and
engaged people in this world (vv. 14-16).

9. III. We shine by finding joy in sacrificial
living for Christ (vv. 17-18).

10. I have received full payment, and more. I
am well supplied, having received from
Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant
offering, a sacrifice acceptable and
pleasing to God (Phil. 4:18).

11. I have received full payment, and more. I
am well supplied, having received from
Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant
offering, a sacrifice acceptable and
pleasing to God (Phil. 4:18).

12. We are called to shine as God’s people
through our faithful obedience,
empowered by Christ’s work in us.