Charlotte’s Hope Church
Philippians 1:1-11
Welcome to our Summer Series - Joy Ride
We will be studying in depth the Book of Philippians.
Four Chapters of some of the most quoted scriptures in the Bible that will lead us to a deeper understanding of Joy.
Philippians 1:1-6 ESV
Philippians 1:7-11 ESV
HAPPINESS – A sense of satisfaction based upon circumstance.
JOY – delight, pleasure felt regardless of circumstances. It is deeper than emotional happiness. Joy is based upon God’s immeasurable love for us and on the peace and hope we have because of what Christ has done for us.
Where does Joy come from?
1. Found in His presence.
Psalm 16:11 ESV
Where does Joy come from?
2. Found in a Savior
Luke 2:10 ESV
1 Peter 1:8 ESV
Where does Joy come from?
3. Produced by the Holy Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
How do we GROW in JOY?
1. Joy comes from REMEMBERING the GOOD in life.
Philippians 4:8 ESV
How do we GROW in JOY?
2. Joy comes by RECOGNIZING that God is doing a GOOD WORK in each of us.
Philippians 1:6 ESV
How do we GROW in JOY?
3. Joy comes through RELATIONSHIP with other BELIEVERS.
Philippians 1:7-8 ESV
It’s better to eat Ice Cream and Donuts TOGETHER than Brussels sprouts ALONE!
How do we GROW in JOY?
4. Joy comes through PRAYING for OTHERS.
Philippians 1:9-11 ESV
PRAY THAT THEY MAY
- ABOUND in LOVE
- GROW in KNOWLEDGE AND DISCERNMENT
- REMAIN PURE and BLAMELESS
- FILLED with the FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS