Pastor Sam Calhoun Philippians 4:1-9

2. WINNING DEPENDS ON A GOOD
DEFENSE
Philippians 4:1-9
Philippians 4:1 (NIV)1 Therefore, my
brothers, you whom I love and long for,
my joy and crown, that is how you
should stand firm in the Lord, dear
friend

3.  TO HOLD OUR GROUND AND NOT
GIVE IN WE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO
GET ALONG WITH ONE ANOTHER

4. 1. CONFRONT THE PROBLEM IN OUR
RELATIONSHIPS
Philippians 4:2 (NIV) I plead with Euodia and I plead
with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
1 Cor. 3:1ff Phil 2:1-8 Philippians 2:3-5 (NIV)
3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but
in humility consider others better than yourselves.
4 Each of you should look not only to your own
interests, but also to the interests of others.
5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ
Jesus:

5. 2. WORK TOGETHER
Philippians 4:3 (NIV)
3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these
women who have contended at my side in the cause of
the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my
fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

6. 3. HAVE THE SPIRIT OF JOY
Philippians 4:4-5 (NIV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:
Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The
Lord is near.

7.  TO HOLD OUR GROUND AND NOT GIVE
IN WE MUST COMPOSE OURSELVES AS
TRUE FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST

8. 1. I WILL WORRY LESS
Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of
God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

9. Matthew 6:7-8 (NIV)
7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like
pagans, for they think they will be heard because of
their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your
Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Matt. 7:1-11
Ephesians 5:19-20 (NIV)
19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and
spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart
to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the
Father for everything, in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ.

10. 2. I WILL THINK CLEARLY
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy--think about such things.
Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is
steadfast, because he trusts in you.

11. 3. I WILL FIND PEACE OF MIND
Philippians 4:9 (NIV)
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of
peace will be with you.
Isaiah 32:17 (NIV)
17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect
of righteousness will be quietness and confidence
forever.

12. James 3:17 (NIV)
Colossians 3:15 (NIV)
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as
members of one body you were called to peace. And be
thankful.
James 3:17-18 (NIV)
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all
pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full
of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of
righteousness.