"The Joy of the Gospel: A Joyful Prayer"

Title: A Joyful Prayer

Text: Philippians 1:1-11 NASB95

Intro:

Philippians 1:1-11

Philippians 1:3-4

Philippians 1:5

Philippians 1:7

2 Cor. 8:1-5

I. Abound in Love

a. Philippians 1:9

b. Psalm 103:8

c. 1 Thess 3:12

d. Philippians 1:9

II. Approve the Excellent

a. Philippians 1:10

b. Philippians 1:10 (Niv)

III. Advance in Maturity

a. Philippians 1:10-11

b. Philippians 1:6

c. Romans 5:1

d. 1 Thess 5:23-24

e. Romans 8:29-30

f. Philippians 1:6, “He who began a good work in you (Justification) will

perfect it (Sanctification) until the day of Christ Jesus. (Glorification.)”