1. BELEIVERS’ JOY AND CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST
PHILIPPIANS 4: 1-23

2. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
(Philippians 4:13).

3. BELIEVER JOY AND CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST
LESSON: Total Obedience to the word
of God gives believers lasting joy and
Confidence.
THOUGHT: I will preach the gospel and
help other to be joyful and to please God.

4. Introduction: PAUL THE APOSTLE
Paul the Apostle was formerly a sinner who persecuted Christian.
Then he was called Saul of Tarsus.
He was the leader of those arresting believers and putting them in prison
One glorious day, Jesus met Saul on his way to Damascus to arrest the believers there
This encounter change Saul’s life and he became a Christian
There after he is known as Paul

5. Introduction: PAUL THE APOSTLE
After Saul became a friend of Jesus, now called Paul,
He willingly surrendered his life totally to SERVE God
He preached the gospel and established churches in
cities including Phillipi
He led many people to Jesus
Todays Bible passage is a letter Paul wrote to the
Christians in Phillipi
In his letter, Paul counselled them to remain
steadfast in their Faith and serve God with joy
Today, the same counsel is for us as believers

6. WHO ARE BELIEVERS ? Acts 11:21-26
Believers are boys and girls who have repented of their sin and obtained forgiveness from God and cleansing and the blood of Jesus.
They always obey God’s word and do no commit sin anymore.
They obey their parents at home, their teachers in the school and their leaders in the church.
They are called Christians because they now obey and live like Christ.

7. WHO ARE BELIVERS ? Acts 11:21-26
Believers are also called friends of Jesus,
New creatures
Beloved of God
Temples of God
Heirs of God
Peculiar treasures
Ambassadors for Christ
Sheep of the Good Shepherd and
sons of God.

8. AS YOU STAND FOR JESUS HE WILL KEEP YOU
ARE YOU A BELIEVER ?
If not, you must surrender to Christ before it is too late
Repent of all your SINS
Ask for forgiveness and cleansing in the blood of Jesus
Forsake your sins and ask Jesus to be your Saviour and Lord
AS YOU STAND FOR JESUS HE WILL KEEP YOU
TILL THE END.

9. EXORTATION TO BELIEVERS Philippians 4: 1-23; Matthew 6:25; Ephesians 6:10
As believers, there are certain things we must do every day in order to remain strong and ready for the coming of the Lord. These are:
(a) Steadfastness in the faith:- It means to remain firm and unwavering. We must not be influenced by false teachings but stand strong on the word of God.
(b) Unity and care for one another.
(c) Giving offering and other things for the growth of the ministry

10. EXORTATION TO BELIEVERS Philippians 4: 1-23; Matthew 6:25; Ephesians 6:10
(d) Prayerfulness:- We must not be anxious for nothing but be prayerful and thankful trusting that whatever we ask in prayer, God will do it
(e) Abiding in whatever is true, honest, just, pure and of good report
(f) Exemplary character so that we can win sinners to Christ by our lifestyles
As believers we must follow in the footsteps of Jesus
Shine the right in this dark world and be a true witness for Jesus
These are the duties of Christians

11. BELIEVERS’ JOY AND CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Philippians 4: 3,4
Jesus Christ commands us to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Preaching the gospel to every believer’s ministry
The Bible tells us that there is joy in heaven over every soul who gets converted

12. BELIEVERS’ JOY AND CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Phillipians 4: 3,4
Paul the Apostle rejoiced greatly when he heard of the spiritual prosperity of the Philippian church.
He saw the sincerity of their faith and obedience to the word of God and was certain that their names had been written in the Book of Life
The believer finds joy in preaching the gospel and winning souls for Christ

13. BELIEVERS’ JOY AND CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Phillipians 4: 3,4
This is the time to rise and preach the gospel
God’s grace will be with you
There are many sinners around us, and the time is short
Preach the gospel daily
If you do so, your heart will be joyful and heaven will rejoice as well

14. YOUR REWARD IS AWAITING YOU….
DON’T LOOK BACK
YOUR REWARD IS AWAITING YOU….
LET US PRAY

15. QUESTIONS 1. How did Saul became converted ?_________________________
2. Who are believers ?___________.
3. Mention four other names which believers are called_________________.
4. Mention four duties of believers________________________________
________, _________________, and ___________ _________________.
5. What shoul be the joy of believers?