Final Thoughts

Sermon Scripture:  Philippians 4:8-20

1.  Think Higher! Verse 8

• True
• Noble
• Right
• Pure
• Lovely
• Admirable
• Excellent
• Praiseworthy
• Whatever!!!!!

2.  Receive Peace through integrating an active faith! Verse 9

• Role models
• Learned, received, heard, seen
• Practice these things:
• Whatever!!!!

3.  Show your concern and compassion! Verses 10, 14-16

• The needs of others are our opportunities to show God’s compassionate concern!
• It becomes the cause of great rejoicing in the church
• It is good when we share in the troubles of others.
• Don’t think that someone else will do it! 
• It’s ok to help more than once when the need is ongoing!

4.  Strength is available to bring your contentment! Verse 11-13

• Whatever!!!!
• Circumstances are not an excuse for discontentment!!! They change and can be great or horrible!
• Contentment can be learned!
• The secret of contentment is CHRIST’s strength!!!

5.  Desire to have more credited to your account! Verses 17-18

• The opportunity to do more for God is what matters!
• It’s not about the money!
• It is about the Mission!!!!
• Fragrant offering, acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God!

6.  Declare your confidence in God’s supply! Verses 19-20

• Received full payment!
• Amply supplied!
• God will meet all your needs!!!
• God will meet all your needs!!!
• According to the riches of His glory
• In Christ Jesus!