Philippians 4:14-23

1. What is your biggest takeaway from this weeks sermon?

2. Why does Paul call their gift a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, and pleasing to God? Was it a gift to Paul or to God? How might the different perspectives affect someone’s giving?

3. Do you believe God wants us to be generous today? Why? What are the most common reasons for NOT being generous? Why is it significant for the Philippians & for us to know that God will supply ALL our needs?

4. What lessons have you learned from the study of Philippians? Are you applying these lessons to your life?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1.He will supply _____ your needs? According to….?

2. How does Jesus' strength in you help others? What does His strength in you look like?

3. What was something that stood out to you about this weeks lesson?

Philippians 4:4-14

1.What stood out to you most from todays message? Why?

2. What is the most significant things in these verses God is asking you to do in response to when we worry or feel anxious? How can you practically apply this to your life?

3. What does it mean to pray to God “in everything”? If God already knows everything that we are thinking and experiencing, why is it important to take everything to Him in prayer?

4. Read Philippians 4:8. What are some specific things can you think of that fit into this category of excellent, praiseworthy, pure, lovely, etc? What are some examples of unhealthy things we shouldn’t spend time thinking about?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1.What stood out from this weeks lesson?

2.What does Paul say we should do with all our worries?

3.When Paul says he can do anything through Christ, does he mean he can fly? Or turn into the Hulk?

Philippians 3:17-21

1. The life of a Christian involves learning from others. Jesus instructed us to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). Paul also told us to learn from others (Philippians 3:17). Who are you currently learning from and what are you learning? Who are the people in your life that you have the opportunity, and responsibility to be an example to? Are you leading a life worthy of imitation?

2. Paul says about the enemies of the cross of Christ that they have their minds “set on earthly things”. Obviously we all have to think about getting an education, earning a living, finding a spouse, taking care of our possessions. What is the difference between having a mind “set” on these things versus just thinking about them to be responsible?

3. Read Philippians 3:20-21. Paul reminds us that our citizenship is in heaven. What does the statement "we are citizens of heaven" mean to you? What happens when we begin to get too comfortable on earth and forget to focus on our eternal citizenship?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1. What’s the best way to learn to live like Jesus? Who in your life is a good example of someone living like Jesus?

2. We are not to be focused on what we want but what who wants? How do we know what He wants for us?

3. What is something that stood out about this weeks lesson?

Philippians 3:12-16

1. Share how Sunday's message impacted them most. (Phil 3:12-16)

2. Paul basically says, "I'm not perfect!" What areas of your walk have you sensed the Holy Spirit refining you in most? Where have you experienced the most growth?

3. Why is it imperative to forget what lies behind? Do you feel there's parts of your past hindering your walk with the Lord today?

4. What does it look like to "press on toward the goal?" Would you say you're passionately pursuing Jesus?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1. What did Paul mean when he said “I press on toward Jesus”? How can we do this in our lives?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 then talk about how that relates to the verses in Philippians.

3. What is something that stood out about this weeks lesson?

Philippians 3:4-11

1. What stood out to you the most from today’s service? What did God speak to you?

2. In Philippians 3:4-6 Paul says “if anyone had a reason to be prideful” it was him and then he lists out his “accomplishments”. Paul could have found his significance in these things. What are some things you’ve been tempted to find identity in other than Jesus? What makes those things appealing?

3. Focus on Paul’s statement in vs 8 that he considers everything else a loss compared to “knowing Christ as Lord”. What do you think that (considering everything as loss) looks like practically for us today?

4. Pastor Chad believes one of the most POWERFUL statements in all of Scripture is found in Philippians 3:10 says when Paul says, “My goal is to KNOW Him…”. What comes to mind when you read that Scripture? And what are you doing on a DAILY basis to KNOW Him?

ASK YOUR KIDS

1. Rather than being good at following rules, Paul has a new goal. What is it and how can we set it as our new goal? (To be like Jesus.)

2. How can we focus on Jesus?. By making him more important. Instead of bragging, we can encourage other people and try to help them.

3. Share one thing you took away from this weeks lesson.