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Scripture:
Philippians 4:8-9
Intro: "Things" play an important role in God's
word. Notice it. (2 Cor. 6:17-18; 1 Cor. 2:9-16)
I. THINGS
FOR BRETHREN.
Phil. 2:8
A.
Inward things.
2 Pet. 1:4-9
1.
True things: doctrine. Ps. 119:160
2.
Honest things.
Rom. 12:17
3.
Just things.
John 5:30 "My judgment is just"
4.
Pure things. Mt. 5:8; Ps. 119:140
5.
Lovely things. Sol. 5:16
B.
Outward things.
1.
Good report. Heb. 11:2, 39-40
2.
Godly
report.
II. THINK
FOR BEHAVIOR. Phil. 2:8-9
A.
Thought process regulated. Phil. 2:5
1.
Think on those things: meditation
2.
Things to ponder: motivation.
a. Learned: Lessons. 1 Tim. 3:14
b. Received: Accepted. Jas. 1:21
c. Heard: Attention. Rom. 10:17
d. Seen: Testimony. 1 John 1:3
B.
True peace received.
1.
Peace of God. Phil. 4:7
2.
God of Peace. Phil. 4:9
III.
THOROUGH BLESSING.
Phil 4:8-9.
A.
The Formula. Phil. 4:4-7
(Personal)
1.
Praise
2.
Poise
3.
Prayer
4.
Peace
B.
The Finally. Phil. 4:8-9
(Practical)
1.
Things.
2.
Think
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