Sermon Notes
Reminders Along the Way
PHILIPPIANS – Part 7
May 24, 2026
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,
13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:12-18
Sanctification Is A Process
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Philippians 2:12-13
Continue Forward
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
Philippians 2:14-16
Rejoice Together
17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:17-18
Small Group Discussion Questions for the Week of May 24, 2026.
Opening
1. When are you most likely to grumble? What would it sound like to praise God in those moments instead?
Digging Deeper into the Scriptures
Read Philippians 2:12-13
1. What does this passage have to do with the previous passage, vv. 1-11? (The word “therefore” is a clue to look
back.)
2. Notice that God works inside Christians in two ways: to will and to act in the way that we should. Why are
both necessary?
What is it that God empowers us to will and to do?
3. Underneath our work is God’s work. How does this bring comfort to your life as a Christian?
Read Philippians 2:14-18
4. We are all tempted to complain and grumble. How can you maintain a joyful attitude in the face of the
problems of life?
5. Consider how Paul describes the Christian's mission in the world: shining as "stars" and holding firmly to the
"word of life" (vv. 15-16). What does this tell you about how we should act?
Applying the Scriptures
1. How can you help to work out your salvation with others in your church family? Try to think of some specific
things you could do.
2. Who could you share Christian joy with today?
Do you allow others to share it with you, even when you are facing difficult circumstances?