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Honor Them: The Shape of Christ in the Quietly Faithful

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Speaker: Dr. Mark Garcia
Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30
October 8, 2023

Philippians 2:25-30: I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.

Sermon Outline

1. Paul's relationship to the church in Philippi

  • Converts at the river and at the jail

  • Philippians want to help Paul while he is in Jerusalem

2. Philippian church sent a letter to Paul in prison

  • They are poor and have problems with dissenting members

  • "Keep Epaphroditus and send Timothy"

3. Paul's letter to a church in turmoil

  • "Epaphroditus is the pastor you need"

  • A servant's heart without celebrity

4. What "Epaphrodituses" are in our midst?

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