Facing the Giants: Facing the Giants: Serious Setbacks Part 1Serious Setbacks Part 1

Series: Philippians- Series: Philippians-Gateway to Joy Gateway to Joy

Philippians 1:12-14

Philippians 1:12-1412 Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel,  13 so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, 14 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.

Meet The GiantsSerious _________ 1:12-14

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Selfish ______ 1:15-18

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Selfish People 1:15-18

Philippians 1:15-1815 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel;  17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice,

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Selfish People 1:15-18

Possible _____ 1:19-21

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Selfish People 1:15-18

Possible Death 1:19-21

Philippians 1:19-2119 for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Selfish People 1:15-18

Possible Death 1:19-21

Personal __________ 1:22-26

Meet The GiantsSerious Setbacks 1:12-14

Selfish People 1:15-18

Possible Death 1:19-21

Personal Weariness 1:22-26

Philippians 1:22-2622 But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. 23 But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and (be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24 yet to remain on in the flesh is more necessary for your sake. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that your proud confidence in me may abound in Christ Jesus through my coming to you again.

Common Problems vs. Uncommon Purpose

1. Step Up Into The Increased _________ Your Setback Can Give To You!

Common Problems vs. Uncommon Purpose

1. Step Up Into The Increased Confidence Your Setback Can Give To You!

A. Our ________ vs. His ________

A. Our Reaction vs. His Reality

A. Our Reaction vs. His Reality

12 Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel

Philippians 1:12

A. Our Reaction vs. His Reality

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me

Philippians 2:17-18

A. Our Reaction vs. His Reality

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

James 1:2-3

B. Our ____________ vs. His _________

B. Our Determination vs. His Decision

B. Our Determination vs. His Decision

12 Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel

Philippians 1:12

B. Our Determination vs. His Decision

6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, (even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

1 Pet 1:6-7

C. Our _________ vs. His ____

C. Our Preference vs. His Plan

C. Our Preference vs. His Plan

12 Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel

Philippians 1:12

C. Our Preference vs. His Plan

24 "But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:24

2. Step Up Into The Increased _________ Your Setbacks Can Give To You!

2. Step Up Into The Increased Credibility Your Setbacks Can Give To You!

2. Step Up Into The Increased Credibility Your Setbacks Can Give To You!

13 so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else,

Philippians 1:13

3. Step Up Into The Increased _______ Your Setbacks Can Give To Others!

3. Step Up Into The Increased Courage Your Setbacks Can Give To Others!

3. Step Up Into The Increased Courage Your Setbacks Can Give To Others!

14 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.

Philippians 1:14