Breaking the Celebrity Syndrome
(Philippians 2:1-11)
1. The Goal: Be like-________________, one in spirit and purpose. (vv. 1-2, 4)
2. Barrier: Consider others ___________________ than yourselves. (v. 3)
3. Solution: Your attitude should be the same as ____________. (vv. 5-11)
1) His greatness (v. 6)
“form of God”
2) His humility (vv. 7-8)
“form of a bondservant”
3) His exaltation (vv. 9-11)
“every knee will bow”
Dr. Gary A. Schwarz
Shelton First Baptist Church
October 19, 2008
“Bad Day” Joy
(Philippians 1:12-30)
3 Sources of Joy in Trying Times:
1. Faith in the Promises of Christ—vv. 12-13, 15-19, 22-26
Ø Background: How would most people react in Paul’s situation?
Ø Question: What made Paul confident that he would be set free?
Ø Lesson: We may not be able to change our circumstances, but we can change our a______________ about our circumstances.
2. Passion for the Glory of Christ—vv. 12-14, 20-21
Ø Emphasis: How many times is “gospel” used in this chapter?
Ø Definition: “progress of the gospel” = a military term
Ø Explanation: Who comprised the “praetorian guard”?
3. Love for the Person of Christ—vv. 27-30
Ø Encouragement: Suffering could prove you b________ to Christ.
Ø Reminder: Suffering for Christ is a g___________ from God.
Ø Self-check: Will you make Christ the c__________ of your life?
Dr. Gary A. Schwarz
Shelton First Baptist Church
October 12, 2008
