Sermon Notes

Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, July 12, 2020

Text: Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11 is often referred to as the “Kenosis of Christ.” “Kenosis” means to “empty” or “to relinquish.” This ancient hymn of the church was sung in celebration of the Messiah (Christ) coming fully in the form of man (Jesus). He chose not to live equal to God the Father and God the Holy Spirit. Instead he chose to take on the form of a man (Galatians 4:4) and live fully dependent upon the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38).

Philippians 1:1—Encouragement; Comfort; Fellowship; and Tenderness & Compassion

These four things are ours, as Christ followers, because we are “in Christ.” I will be writing about these four things on my blog this week. You can read my comments at: http://www.donmcgarvey.com

#1–Philippians 2:5-8—

          “Let this mind”—

          Messiah’s existence prior to becoming a man—

          Messiah came as a “bondservant”—

          Messiah did not come to the earth to be served. He came to serve–         Matthew 28:20; Mark 10:45.

#2–Philippians 2:9-11—

If we truly desire joy in our lives, we need to serve God first, serve others next, and then allow God to “exalt” us to the place He has established for us to be.