Sermon Sketch for Sunday, April 13

Christ is Preached (Phil. 1:12-21)
Why proclaiming Jesus matters more than anything else.

Readings:
OT - 1 Chronicles 16:24-31
NT – Romans 10:9-15

Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-21

THE IMPORTANT THING:
CHRIST IS PREACHED

Phil. 1:18b “The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.”

- He is God
- He is Savior
- He is Lord
- He was crucified and buried
- He was rose from the dead
- He ascended into heaven
- He has given his Spirit
- He is the head of the Church
- He is coming again
- He is the resurrection and the life
- His kingdom will have no end

Important Texts and Creeds:
- Colossians 1:15-20
- John 1:1-4
- Phil. 2:6-11
- Nicene Creed

MORE IMPORTANT THAN
CIRCUMSTANCES

Phil. 1:12-14 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

MORE IMPORTANT THAN
THE WAY I’M TREATED

Phil. 1:15-18a 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

MORE IMPORTANT THAN
MY LIFE AND DEATH

Phil. 1:18b-21 Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.