Philippians

When it comes to gospel partnerships, there are threats outside the church and threats within.

Paul was very concerned about these threats. He wanted the Philippian church to be a church that survived and thrived for the gospel.

In this message, we'll focus on the threat within. In every local church, there's a threat that has the ability to fracture the church and stall gospel partnership. What is it?

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Philippians

Have you ever known someone who has gone to church for a long time, but they still didn't feel they had any real meaningful relationships? Perhaps you have felt or are feeling that way.

You're not alone.

There is hope! Meaningful relationships in the body of Christ share certain characteristics between people are who joyful in their salvation and partners in the gospel.

What are those characteristics? What's your first step towards joyful relationship with the Lord and disciples of Jesus in His Church?

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We are working together to be like Jesus & to help others become like Him. Jesus's mission was focused on RELATIONSHIPS. We believe Church is a team sport, and the objective is making disciples of Jesus relationally (Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 4:19)

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Philippians

Watching believers sharply divide over secondary issues makes one truth abundantly clear: the gospel was never meant to share the spotlight.

The church will never unite around social issues, political parties, or secondary causes. Believers on every side are convinced that if others were just more educated, they would agree. Meanwhile, the enemy is pleased as our focus drifts away from what truly binds us together.

For us, the linchpin of our partnership is the gospel.

What happens when Christians make the gospel, not opinions or other causes, the center of their unity?

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We are working together to be like Jesus & to help others become like Him. Jesus's mission was focused on RELATIONSHIPS. We believe Church is a team sport, and the objective is making disciples of Jesus relationally (Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 4:19)

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Philippians

The partnerships we chose can make life incredible or miserable (marriage, friends, work, church, and more). Understanding that, how we do identify and form the right partnerships?

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We are working together to be like Jesus & to help others become like Him. Jesus's mission was focused on RELATIONSHIPS. We believe Church is a team sport, and the objective is making disciples of Jesus relationally (Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 4:19)

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What's My Purpose?

We will never be satisfied until we discover and embrace God's purpose for our lives. But knowing what His purpose is for us is only half the equation. Next, we need to know HOW God works to fulfill His purpose in us.

Here's the truth: the power doesn't come from us. Unless we are abiding in Christ, our lives will not align with His purpose. To help us fulfill His purpose, God has given us some incredible gifts. When we discover what God has given us and apply them to our lives, His glory is increasingly reproduced in us.

What are those gifts from God that help us fulfill our purpose?

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We are working together to be like Jesus & to help others become like Him. Jesus's mission was focused on RELATIONSHIPS. We believe Church is a team sport, and the objective is making disciples of Jesus relationally (Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 4:19)

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What's My Purpose?

It is easy for believers to confuse God's purpose for their life with specific assignments God gives. Yes, God has made every person with unique gifts, talents, abilities, and passions... and He calls us to specific assignments based on His will and His design. But those ASSIGNMENTS are not our PURPOSE! Any assignment - marriage, parenting, ministry, occupation, etc. - ultimately finds its significance in the way it points back to God's PURPOSE for our lives.

The significance you're craving can only be found when you identify and embrace God's PURPOSE for your life. And His purpose is unchanging... assignments may come and go, but His purpose remains the same.

So, what is it? What is God's purpose for your life?

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We are working together to be like Jesus & to help others become like Him. Jesus's mission was focused on RELATIONSHIPS. We believe Church is a team sport, and the objective is making disciples of Jesus relationally (Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 4:19)

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Over time, words like "love" seem to lose their punch. In English, we use the same word "love" to describe our affection for both God and for our favorite flavor of ice cream!
In John 13, Jesus uses the Greek word "agape" - and we translate that Greek word into the English word "love". What if we took a fresh look at that word? How would a better understanding of love shape our view of God, of others, and of ourselves? What would happen if the church turned to agape like Jesus? Let's find out! Sermon notes attached.
Join Pastor Jerry at 10am as he helps us unpack "agape" in John 13. This will be the final message in our series, Love Has Come.

Maybe it’s time to change your perspective.

Like David in Psalm 8, and like the disciples whose perspective Jesus reshaped in Mark 4:35–41, we’re invited to see differently. That change begins when we trade control for trust, allow eternity to shape how we live today, choose worship over worry, and remember this simple truth: He deserves it all.

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We are working together to be like Jesus & to help others become like Him. Jesus's mission was focused on RELATIONSHIPS. We believe Church is a team sport, and the objective is making disciples of Jesus relationally (Matthew 18:18-20, Matthew 4:19)

New to TC? https://togetherokc.church/about/

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Are you a leader interested in free resources?

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We hope you'll connect with us! ⁠https://togetherokc.church/contact/