CityOnAHill |Pt.3| CheckYourHeartNotABox

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Church On The Rock Nashville (COTRN) Podcast

Date: March 30, 2025

Pastor: Nick Birmingham

Location: Nashville, Arkansas

Title: Check Your Heart, Not A Box

Scripture Focus: Philippians 2:12-18

Series: A City on a Hill 

Message Overview:

• Call to live out faith authentically and influence our communities positively.
• Paul's example of joy and impact even in difficult circumstances.
• Addressing the common struggle with complaining and its negative impact.
• Believers as a countercultural force against societal discontent.

Key Points:

1. Work Out What God's Working In (Philippians 2:12-13)

• Continue obedience in God's absence, actively living out salvation.
• "Fear and trembling" as reverence, not terror.
• God empowers our obedience.
• Personal responsibility to develop God's work within.
• Reflection: Are you actively growing in your faith or waiting for others?

2. Shine By Serving, Not Complaining (Philippians 2:14-15)

• Stand out as lights by living honorably, free from grumbling.
• Complaining compromises our Christian witness.
• Negativity is contagious.
• Warning against the complaining spirit of the Israelites.
• Our behavior impacts how others see Christ.
• Reflection: What kind of culture are you creating around you?

3. Rejoice In The Sacrifice (Philippians 2:16-18)

• Find joy in sacrifices made for the Kingdom's sake.
• This life is not the end.
• Paul's desire for his labor to be meaningful through their growth.
• Seeing lives changed is the ultimate reward.
• Reflection: What challenging sacrifices are you making and focusing on their purpose?

Final Thought: Following Jesus is hard but worthwhile. Choose to follow Him in all circumstances.