Pastor David McGee's teaching references for 04/15/2018

Philippians 1:1-11 - Grace Before Peace

Life Lesson (verse Philippians 1:1)

God will use circumstances to help us desire to serve.
  
“That’s just me wanting to earn heavenly rewards.”
“That’s just me trying to be a good example to my wife and kids.”
“That’s just me trying to be a good witness.”
AMEN, great reasons to serve!

Life Lesson (verse Philippians 1:6)

Body piercing saved my life.
Ask me how it can save yours, too!

Life Lesson (verse Philippians 1:1)

We have the honor of choosing to serve the Lord.

Leader Lesson (verse Philippians 1:1)

We have the honor of being chosen as leaders.

Ex 21:5-6 NKJV

5 But if the servant plainly says, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children; I will not go out free,' 6 then his master shall bring him to the judges. He shall also bring him to the door, or to the doorpost, and his master shall pierce his ear with an awl; and he shall serve him forever.

Phil 1:1 NLT

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus.
I am writing to all of God's holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the elders and deacons.

John 6:28-29 NKJV

28 Then they said to Him, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?"
29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent."

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