Christ Will Hold Us Fast
Pastor Chang Kim
Philippians 1:3-6
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Introduction:
Acts 16:16-24
Hebrews 12:1-2
I. Thanking God v3
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you
II. Partners in the Gospel v4-5
4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
Acts 16:25-34a
III. God’s Protection v6
6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus”
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…”
Romans 8:28-30
Listen to these words, a modern hymn “He Will Hold Me Fast”
“When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold through life’s fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.”
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
How thankful are we this morning? What are we thankful for?
What does it mean to have joy even in the most difficult situations? How was Paul and Silas able to give thanks and pray with joy?
What emotions go through your mind knowing God is fully in control and He is perfecting you?