Pour out

The Dirt Path Sermon Podcast

Message Pastor Jason

In this final installment of our three-part series on Philippians 2, we delve into Paul's teachings on living as faithful followers of Jesus in a world that is crooked and corrupt. As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, this message becomes particularly poignant, reminding us of the paradox of freedom – it is never free but comes at a great cost.

Paul, writing from a jail cell, speaks of being "poured out like a drink offering" for the faith of the Philippians. This imagery of a sacrificial offering highlights the depth of his commitment and love for the community. Despite his circumstances, Paul remains joyful and encourages the Philippians to embrace the same glad surrender to God's will.

This sermon challenges us to reflect on our own lives and how we can be poured out in service to others. Just as Jesus and the apostles poured out their lives for the Kingdom, we are called to do the same – to GO, LOVE, and DO in our daily walk of faith. As we work out our salvation with fear and trembling, we are transformed by God's grace, becoming true disciples who make disciples, using our freedom to lead others to freedom in Christ.

Join us as we explore these powerful themes and learn what it truly means to live a life poured out in service to God and others.

Scripture Reference: Philippians 2:17-18 (CEB)

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the sacrificial nature of true freedom.
• Embracing a life of joyful surrender and service.
• Becoming disciples who make disciples through love and action.
• The transformative power of working out our salvation with fear and trembling.

Tune in and be inspired to pour out your life in service to God's Kingdom

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1. Trailer (00:00:00)

2. Theme song--"The Dirt Path" by Jeremy Edwards (00:00:13)

3. Introduction: Cost of freedom (00:01:17)

4. Reading of the Passage: Philippians 2:17-18 (00:04:01)

5. Context--Paul talking about being glad in prison (00:04:38)

6. v17--Being poured out (00:06:58)

7. v18--Being glad (00:10:40)

8. What does this teach us? (00:12:24)

9. Invitation: "Poured out" (00:25:15)

10. Call to action--Pour yourself out (00:34:10)

11. Outro (00:35:38)