The Unity of Kingdom Citizenship - Philippians 1:27-2:4

SUNDAY WORSHIP: On July 21, join us for Sunday worship service at 9:30 or 11:00 AM. Patrick Edwards will continue his teaching series called CITIZEN, with a message called, “The Unity of Kingdom Citizenship” from Philippians 1:27-2:4. HERE’S THE DEAL: In a country so divided, especially during an election cycle, it seems that there is nothing that people can agree upon today. Jesus empowers His people, however, to live in a different way, for it is through our unity in the cross that a lost world around us will see the truth of the Gospel.  Be sure to participate in a Bible study this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:00. Remember that life change happens in small groups. 1. The Church’s unity is essential to fulfilling its mission (1:27-30) This is a common theme in the book, the trials and tribulations that came as we follow Jesus. But this isn’t a meant to be a message of doom and gloom. Rather, suffering does three things...  1) Suffering has a redemptive nature  2) Suffering tests our convictions  3) Suffering testifies to the gospel and glory of God.  2. The Church’s unity depends upon a Christ-oriented view of one another (2:1-4) The Church must demonstrate its Kingdom Citizenship in... 1) Racial Unity 2) Socio-Economic Unity 3) Multi-Generational Unity