“Unchaining the Gospel”

Sermon Scripture:  ​Philippians 1:12-21

All of your responses to your experiences should serve to advance the gospel!

1.  Unchain the gospel by responding to Persecution with Perseverance! Verse 12-14

• Experiences of hardship can advance the gospel but not necessarily your plan. Verse 12
• The lost can become convinced because of your perseverance in persecution. Verse 13
• The spiritual brothers become encouraged to boldness for Jesus! Verse 14

2.  Unchain the gospel by responding to Pride with Perspective! Verse 15-18a

• Some preach the gospel out of envy and rivalry. Verses 15, 17
• But not all! Some preach from goodwill!
• Motive is relatively insignificant as long as the gospel of Christ is preached. 

3.  Unchain the gospel by Rejoice that the gospel of Christ is preached! Verses 18b-21

• Continue rejoicing
• Confident in eventual deliverance from circumstances
• Eager Expectation and hope of exalting Christ in life or death!
• Living is Christ living through you
• Dying is gaining the end of this work and the enhancement of Your experience of the Kingdom of God!

So What?

• Share the gospel in all of your circumstances!
• Overcome the discouragement of persecution and pride with perseverance and perspective!
• Rejoice in the gospel!
• Examine your motives!