Sermon Outline, February 21, 2021

The Journey to Joy

There’s Joy in Serving Jesus

Philippians 2:17-30

1. The Example of Paul: The Joy of Sacrifice (vs. 17-18, Romans 15:16, 2 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 12:15, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Galatians 5:13)

• • What he wants from all of us is:

1. 1. 1. a)Time (Ephesians 5:15–16)
      2. b)Talents (1 Peter 4:10)
      3. c)Treasures (Matthew 6:19–21)

2. The Example of Timothy: The Joy of Genuine Concern (vs. 19-24; Matthew 9:36, Matthew 14:14, 1 Corinthians 10:33, 2 Corinthians 5:14–15)

3. The Example of Epaphroditus: The Joy of Dependability (vs. 25-30)

• • What does it mean to be dependable? It means to be:

1. 1. 1. a)Available
      2. b)Reliable
      3. c)Committed