WORKING IN HARMONY WITH GOD

                                                                       Philippians 2:9-12

  Introduction:

        A.  Jesus is our Savior and the author of our salvation.  Hebrews 5:8-9

        B.  As we work together with Him, we change and grow spiritually.  Phil. 2:

             12-13

   1.  Let’s note God’s part and our part  in changing ourselves.

        A.  God’s part:

              The ______________________  2 Timothy 3:16-17

              The ______________________  Romans 8:9-17, 2 Corinthians 3:18

               _________________________  Romans 8:28, Proverb 20:30

        B.   Our part: 

               We choose what we ________________.  Proverb 4:23, Proverb 23:7,

               Romans 12:1-2.

               ___________________, ____________________, _______________

               We can choose to depend on ___________________.  2 Tim. 3:16-17,

               Psalm 119:105.

               We can choose to depend on ___________________.  Romans 8:1-2,

               14, 26-27.

               We can choose our ___________  to circumstances.  James 1:2-4, 12.

  Conclusion:

         A.  We can be assured that God will do His part as we do our part.  Phil. 2:

               12d-13.