Contenders: He Finishes What He Starts
January 21, 2024
Pastor Ricky Smith
Sermon Notes
Philippians 1:6
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
I. Convictions Carry Us Further Than Opinions
II. God Is Faithfully Working In You
God does not just do something WITH us, He does something IN us.
1 Corinthians 1:7-9
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
III. He Will Finish What He Started
God started the work, continues the work, and will complete the work.
Next Steps
- I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time
- I commit to pray with gratitude for others.
- I choose to partner with this church family. Contact me about membership.
Deep Dive
- Read 1 Corinthians 1:7-9 and discuss what it means for God to keep us.
- How does this truth impact the security of our salvation even when we fail?
- How does the faithfulness of God shape my view of self and others?
Springboards
- Do you tend to pray more for your needs or for the needs of others?
- Read Philippians 1:8-9 and compare Paul’s heart with your prayer tendencies.
- How can we be more focused on others than ourselves?
