Shining Examples - Philippians 2:19-30

Introduction

   - Philippians 2:19-30

Shining Examples

1.The Shining Example of Timothy

   - Timothy was trustworthy: Philippians 2:19

   - Timothy was “like-minded, equal in soul” with Paul: Philippians 2:20

   - Timothy genuinely cared about the believers: Philippians 2:20-21

   - Timothy was interested in what mattered to Jesus: Philippians 2:21

   - Timothy proved his metal: Philippians 2:22

   - Timothy served with Paul like a son: Philippians 2:22

2.The Shining Example of Epaphroditus

   - Epaphroditus was a brother to Paul: Philippians 2:25

   - Epaphroditus was a fellow worker with Paul: Philippians 2:25

   - Epaphroditus was a fellow soldier with Paul: Philippians 2:25

   - Epaphroditus willing to risk his life for Christ: Philippians 2:30

Application

• Are we trustworthy?

  
  

• Do we genuinely care for others welfare?

  
  

• Are we interested in what matters most to Jesus?

  
  

• Are we able to stand when tested?

  
  

• Are we true brothers and sisters?

  
  

• Do we work well with others for Jesus?

  
  

• Are we fellow soldiers with others?

  
  

• Are we willing to risk (pour out) our lives for Jesus?

CONNECTION GROUP QUESTIONS

Connection Builders

• What would you like to praise or thank God for?

• What are the top three traits you look for in a friend?

• What was the hardest job you've ever had?

Sermon Questions

Read Philippians 2:19-30

• Look at Paul's list of commendations for Timothy. What impresses you most?

• Look at Paul's list of commendations for Epaphroditus.What impresses you most?

• Which characteristic or attribute mentioned by Paul about these two men challenges you the most? Why (feel free to use Pastor Darin's Application List to help you answer)?