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Sep 07, 2014

The Joy of a Truly Satisfying Life

Passage: Philippians 4:10-13

Preacher: Pastor Tim W. Young

Series: How to Have a Joyful Life

Category: Philippians

Summary:

Main Text - Philippians 4:10-13; OT Reading - Exodus 20:1-17; NT Reading - Galatians 3:10-13

Detail:

How To Have a Joyful Life - #13

“The Joy of a Truly Satisfying Life”

 

Phil 4:10-13 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13  I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

You Will Only Have a Truly Satisfying Life When you are Content In Christ

 

1. Dissatisfaction Is a Part of Being a Sinner In a Fallen World

 

               You were created for

                              Genesis 1:26-30

 

               You were created in

                              Psalm 8:5-8

 

               Wha Hoppen???                               Genesis 3:17-19,

 

2. Satisfaction Should Be the Mark of Our Lives as Redeemed People in a Fallen World

 

               But Paul can say “I am content”. WHY?

                              Ephesians 2:14 & 19

                              Philippians 3:20-21

 

               Notice what Paul does not say…

                              Romans 8:22-23

                              Phil 4:12

 

               Three reasons for our dissatisfaction

                             

 

 

Learn this – discontentedness is a                                               – Jude 1:14-16

 

3. This Satisfaction Will Only Be Ours When We Find Our Greatest Pleasure In Knowing and Serving Christ

 

Be Content In Christs: P____ – 1 Tim 6:7-8, P____ – Heb 13:5,   P___ – 2 Cor 12:8-10

 

               What is Paul’s source of satisfaction?                       Phil 4:10-11

 

               Learn Paul’s secret to satisfaction…Christ strengthens you by…

                              His D___________ – John 19:30

                              His W___________ – 2 Timothy 3:16-17

                              His S____________ – John 16:8, Gal 5:22-23

                              His C____________ – Heb 10:24-25