1. Stand PHILIPPIANS 4

2. Ability to Love Victorious Life Joyful Life Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; Philippians 2:10-11 …so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord… Philippians 2:17 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all.

3. Prescription for defeat Philippians 3:18-19 For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things. Demand Consume Justify Carpe Deum

4. Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown…my beloved. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 For who is our hope or joy or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.

5. Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. Victory is not “attacking” John 18:36 Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, then My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm."

6. Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Victory is not “attacking” RACE Toward Maturity

7. Colossians 4:3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ… Victory is not “attacking” RACE Toward Maturity JESUS Opens Doors Revelation 3:7 This is the message from the one who is holy and true, the one who has the key of David. What he opens, no one can close; and what he closes, no one can open. Luke 10:2 “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

8. Revelation 3:2 'Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die… Hold ON to What You Have!

9. John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. Hold ON to What You Have! ABIDE “in Christ” John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

10. 1 Peter 3:14 “Do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled!” Hold ON to What You Have! ABIDE “in Christ” Fear God, Not Evil Isaiah 8:12-13 You are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it. It is the LORD of hosts whom you should regard as [special]. He shall be your fear… 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

11. Philippians 4:2-3 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. Philippians 1:27 …standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; Philippians 2:2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.

12. Ephesians 2:17 (Nasb) A ND H E C AME A ND P REACHED P EACE T O Y OU W HO W ERE F AR A WAY, A ND P EACE T O T HOSE W HO W ERE N EAR ; PEACE is our Mission Matthew 12:30 “…he who does not gather with Me scatters. Luke 1:17 ”… to turn the hearts of the fathers back to the children…

13. PEACE is our Mission The Value People Hold! “help these women who have shared my struggle…”

14. PEACE is our Mission The Value People Hold! A Concern for ALL! “[Everyone] help these women who have shared my struggle…” Matthew 5:9 “Happy are those who make peace, for they shall be called sons of God.

15. PEACE is our Mission The Value People Hold! A Concern for ALL! It Works! Philippians 4:3 who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

16. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!

17. Philippians 4:5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. GOD IS NEAR! Take the LONG View FIGHTING is a Waste of Time 2 Samuel 22:2-3 He said, "The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior… Romans 8:31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

18. GOD IS NEAR! Take the LONG View FIGHTING is a Waste of Time Philippians 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 2 Cor. 5:16 Therefore from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; Galatians 5:22-23 the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control ; against such things there is no law.

19. GOD IS NEAR! Take the LONG View FIGHTING is a Waste of Time James 1:19-20 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

20. 1. Hold Your Ground 2. Live Together in Harmony 3. Rejoice Always 4. Be Reasonable