“Paul’s Pastoral Passion” Philippians 1:27-30

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Date: March 16, 2025 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

In Acts 20:28, the Apostle Paul told the Ephesian pastors, “ Watch out for yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that He obtained with the blood of His Own Son.” “Watch out for yourselves” – pastors are to t ake the time to maintain their spiritual well-being. “And for the flock” – pastors are entrusted with the care and guidance of a community of believers. “Of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers” – God gave pastors the authority and responsibility to “shepherd” His flock. “To shepherd the Church of God” – to protect, nurture, and provide spiritual guidance. “That He obtained with the blood of His Own Son” – reminding the pastor of the immense value and preciousness of the Church. The Apostle Paul was the Model Pastor, and his goal for those under his charge was that their daily conduct “ be worthy of the gospel of Christ.” The theme of our current sermon series from Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is “The Epistle of Joy.” The title of this sermon is: “Paul’s Pastoral Passion.” Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might be interested. We are encouraged by the response we’ve received from viewers worldwide.

In Acts 20:28, the Apostle Paul told the Ephesian pastors, “ Watch out for yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that He obtained with the blood of His Own Son.”

The Apostle Paul was the Model Pastor, and his goal for those under his charge was that their daily conduct “ be worthy of the gospel of Christ.”

The theme of our current sermon series from Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians is “The Epistle of Joy.” The title of this sermon is: “Paul’s Pastoral Passion.”

Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might be interested. We are encouraged by the response we’ve received from viewers worldwide.

Download the following translated Sermon guides:

Old Testament Reading – 2 Chronicles 30:1-27 New Testament Reading – Hebrews 12:12-17

The overarching theme of Paul’s letter to the Philippians is the Apostle’s ability to remain joyful, even in the midst of persecution.

Philippians was the most personal letter Paul wrote to the churches.

The Christians in Philippi were experiencing the same kind of conflict Paul had endured when he was with them, the same kind of conflict he was suffering in Rome, and the same kind of conflict we now face in this anti-God, anti-Christ culture.

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