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  Reasons For Rejoicing Series

  Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002 (message contributor)

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  Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29

  Denomination: Baptist

Summary: This is the second sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon looks at reasons for rojoicing at the preaching of the Gospel.

I. Introduction

a. In times like these we need reasons to rejoice.

b. Paul writes to the church at Philippi three reasons to rejoice.

c. These same reasons are true today.

d. So the question is, Why Should We Rejoice?

II. The first reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel through False Motives. (15-18)

a. Many people today are preaching Christ from false motives.

III. The Second reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel Through our Death. (19-26)

a. We often look at death as a bad thing.

b. Many people fear death.

c. Christ is preached in our death.

IV. The Third reason to rejoice is the Preaching of the Gospel Through our Life. (27-30)

a. Christ is preached through the life we live.

V. Conclusion

a. In times of Trouble, isn’t it great to know that Christ is still being preached.