What does a follower of Jesus look like?

Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Citizens Hold to the values of the age to come Belong to a different kingdom

Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, Stand firm Resisting temptation to wobble Holding to the values of the age to come;

Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel Striving Holding to the values of the age to come; Trying as hard as we can

Holding to the values of the age to come; Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ... I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. Striving to Stand together:

Holding to the values of the age to come; Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ... I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. Striving to Stand together: stops us being afraid

Holding to the values of the age to come; Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ... I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. Striving to Stand together: stops us being afraid sign of God’s redemption

Holding to the values of the age to come; Philippians 1 27 Whatever happens, as citizens of heaven live in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ... I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together with one accord for the faith of the gospel This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then... Standing together comes from...

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then... Standing together comes from... The encouragement of being in Christ

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then... Standing together comes from... The encouragement of being in Christ The comfort of his love

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then... Standing together comes from... The encouragement of being in Christ The comfort of his love Shared experience

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then... Standing together comes from... The encouragement of being in Christ The comfort of his love Shared experience

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then... Standing together comes from... Tenderness and compassion

Jesus prayed for the unity of His church. Second only to the concern for His glory was this longing that His disciples would be united. He knew how much supernatural help we as sinners need in this area. He also knew how an ununified church would fail to bring Him the glory He so much desires. Randy Smith, Jesus Prays for His Church

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Being like minded Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Being like minded Believing Jesus Christ is our Lord and Saviour Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Same love for Jesus

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Being like minded Compassion Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Same love for the world Justice

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together Being like minded Philippians 2 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. One in spirit

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together One in spirit United aims then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. The church doesn’t exist for itself; it exists to serve the world. It is not ultimately about the church; it’s about all the people God wants to bless through the church. When the church loses sight of this, it loses its heart.” Rob Bell, Velvet Elvis, Repainting the Christian Faith, page 165

He never looks at me and asks, “which road did you take to get your grain to town?” What he does do is ask me if my grain is any good.

An old man named had lived a good life as a farmer for years. One day an evangelist came to the community, and, in the course of his stay, visited Calvin and asked him what denomination he was. Calvin answered the question like this: "When my grain gets ready for selling, after I've harvested it and packaged it, I can take it to town by any one of three roads ” the river road, the dirt road, or the highway. But when I get my grain to town and go to the buyer to sell him what I have, he never looks at me and asks, ˜Calvin, which road did you take to get your grain to town?' What he does do is ask me if my grain is any good."

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together One in spirit United aims Encouraging and valuing diversity then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together One in spirit United aims Encouraging and valuing diverse Expression Emphasis then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together One in spirit then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Unity is not... uniformity conformity

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together One in spirit then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. acceptance of the validity of difference within common purpose Unity is the The refusal to be... Competitive

Holding to the values of the age to come; striving to stand together One in spirit then make my joy complete by being like–minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. acceptance of the validity of difference within common purpose Unity is the The refusal to be... Envious Critical Judgemental Competitive

Standing firm in unity

We have received your good news, but neglected to tell others, We have not stood out clearly as your disciples, we have not been your witnesses, Father forgive us.

We have received many gracious gifts but so often clutched them to ourselves. We are so often mesmerised by the trivial things of the world, we share so reluctantly. Father forgive us.

We have known your guidance but too easily follow our own desires. We know your words yet believe our own opinions. Father forgive us.

We have been given each other for fellowship and support; but we hold on to petty differences and fail to strive for unity. Father forgive us, purify us, help us to die to self and help us to live for you

God our Father, in the name of Christ and in the power of the Spirit, we commit ourselves to you and to one another, to live, work and pray as one body in Christ; to do apart nothing which we can do together, and to do together what we cannot do apart. Give us vision, give us courage, and give us joy, that the world may believe that Jesus is Lord to your eternal glory. Amen.