1. Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV)
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

2. Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV)
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

3. Philippians 2:12-18 (ESV)
17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

4. Joy in Partnership in the Gospel
Shine Brightly for God
Joy in Partnership in the Gospel
Series through Philippians

5. Upcoming Sermon Series
Date
Title
Passage
Jun 11
Joy in Partnership in the Gospel
Philippians 1:1-11
Jun 18
Rejoice in Advancing the Gospel
Philippians 1:12-26
Jun 25
Teen Sunday – Bryce Worrell
1 John 3
Jul 2
Standing Firm for the Gospel
Philippians 1:27-30
Jul 9
Humility – Counting Others Better
Philippians 2:1-11
Jul 16
Shine as Light in this World
Philippians 2:12-18
Jul 23
Encouraging Partners for the Gospel
Philippians 2:19-30
Jul 30
Knowing Jesus
Philippians 3:1-11
Aug 13
Following Jesus
Philippians 3:12-21
Aug 20
Rejoice and Don’t be Anxious
Philippians 4:1-9
Aug 27
Rejoice that God will Provide
Philippians 4:10-20

6. Shine as Stars in the Sky
Introduction
Vs 15
Shine as Stars in the Sky
(NIV)

7. Main Idea
God has partnered with us in displaying His light to this world so He calls us to shine brightly for Christ

8. Outline I. Where to shine brightly? II. How to shine brightly?
III. Why are we to shine brightly?

9. I. Where to shine brightly?
15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world

10. I. Where to shine brightly?
“the world”
“crooked and twisted generation”

11. II. How to shine brightly?
By Working out your own salvation with fear and trembling (vs 12,13)
By not grumbling or disputing (vs 14)
By being “blameless” and pure (vs 15)

12. II. How to shine brightly?
By Working out your own salvation with fear and trembling (vs 12)
Philippians 2:12-13
work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

13. II. How to shine brightly?
By not grumbling or disputing (vs 14)
Philippians 2:14
Do all things without grumbling or disputing

14. II. How to shine brightly?
By being “blameless” and pure (vs 15)
Philippians 2:15
that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish

15. III. Why are we to shine brightly?
Philippians 2:16 16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

16. III. Why are we to shine brightly?
We Shine brightly living in the light of “the Day of Christ”
We Shine brightly “holding fast to the word of life”