Sermon Outline, January 24 2021

The Journey to Joy

Joy in Spite of Death

Philippians 1:18b-21

  1. For to me to live is Christ
  • What must you do to make this commitment?
  1. a)You must decide to belong to Christ
  2. b)You must decide to live for Christ
  3. c)You must decide to abide in Christ
  4. d)You must decide to suffer for Christ

  1. And to die is gain
  • What death meant to Paul:
  1. a)Death meant the promotion the Gospel
  2. b)Death meant release from the burdens and troubles of this life
  3. c)Death meant being in the presence of Christ
  4. d)Death meant perfection
  5. e)Death meant rewards