1. “ UNITED WITH CHRIST – UNITED WITH EACH OTHER ”

2. “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.” (Philippians 2:1-2)

3. What brings people the greatest joy, satisfaction?

4. Ever wonder what brings a Pastor joy?

5. Get a glimpse into the heart of Pastor Paul:

6. “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day...” (1:3-5)

7. Partnership includes: Reception of the Gospel …Reception of the Gospel … Support for ministry of Paul and othersSupport for ministry of Paul and others

8. “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ...” (2:1a)

9. Fruits of the union with Christ: “Encouragement from being united with Christ” (v. 1a)“Encouragement from being united with Christ” (v. 1a) “Comfort from his love” (v. 1b)“Comfort from his love” (v. 1b) Fellowship with the Spirit” (v. 1d)Fellowship with the Spirit” (v. 1d) “Tenderness and compassion” (v. 1e)“Tenderness and compassion” (v. 1e)

10. “Then make my joy complete by being like minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.” (v. 2)

11. “Be like-minded, having the same love...” (v. 2b)

12. “Being one in Spirit and purpose... “ (v. 2c)

13. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition/vain conceit.. ”(v. 3)

14. “Look to the interest of others, not just your own…”

15. “Do everything without complaining… or arguing”:(v. 14)

16. “So that you may become blameless and pure, children of God, without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life!” (vv. 15-16a)

17. THIS IS WHAT MAKES A PASTOR, AND JESUS, HAPPY!