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### THIS SUNDAY, 02.01.2026., 10:30 A.M. We will host a Fellowship & Time of Sharing in Person Service combined with an INTERACTIVE. WILL HOST INPERSON CHURCH SERVICES AT THE MANALAPAN SENIOR CENTER, 211 County Rd 522, Manalapan Township, New Jersey (next to the Manalapan Recycle Center)

### THE FORMAT OF THIS SERVICE WILL BE A COMBINATION OF A SERMON WITH INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION AND FELLOWSHIP. YOU ARE ALSO WELCOMED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS SERVICE REMOTELY OVER ZOOM.

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## TOPIC:

## Joyful Provisions. Joy in Philippians (Part 9).

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#### Meeting ID: 856 8178 1850Passcode: 041731

Preview video: https://youtu.be/85plK81O0no

The meeting of Grace Christian Church. We meet in person and stream services every Sunday at 10:30 AM EST in Manalapan, New Jersey.
"Joyful Provisions" (the 9th and final message in a series on the book of Philippians from Grace Christian Church, njgrace.org), structured in key points:

  • Series Context and Theme:
  • This concludes a multi-week series on Philippians, where the central theme is JOY (mentioned 7 times in the book).
  • Joy is defined as: A deep, enduring state of gladness and peace that comes from the Spirit of Christ (a fruit of the Spirit).
  • Paul wrote Philippians while under house arrest in Rome, expressing gratitude for the Philippian church's financial gift (delivered by Epaphroditus) and praying for their growth in love, knowledge, and discernment.
  • Previous messages (available on their YouTube channel: “Monmouth County Non-Denominational Church | Grace Christian Church”) covered joy amid trials and spiritual principles.
  • Review of Key Spiritual Concepts:
  • Man consists of three parts: spirit, soul (mind, will, emotions), and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23–24).
  • Sanctification: Positional (set apart at salvation) and progressive (conforming to Christ's image).
  • God's order for harmony: Spirit → Soul → Body — the human spirit (mingled with the Holy Spirit/Spirit of Christ at salvation; 1 Corinthians 6:17) should lead, with the soul depending on and receiving from the Spirit, allowing Christ to flow through and manifest in the body.
  • Spiritual harmony/alignment with the Lord: The soul fully depends on the Spirit of Christ, producing the fruits of the Spirit (including joy, peace); misalignment leads to soulical (fleshly/carnal) living and lack of fruit.
  • God's will is believers' sanctification/conformity to Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:3; Romans 8:29).
  • Example: Relational conflict (e.g., Euodia and Syntyche in Philippians) arises from soulical dependence instead of Spirit-led harmony.
  • Main Focus: Philippians 4:10–23 — Three Joyful Provisions in Christ:
  1. Contentment from Christ (Philippians 4:10–12):
  • Paul rejoiced in the Philippians' renewed concern and gift but emphasized he had learned contentment in all circumstances — abundance or lack, plenty or want.
  • Secret: Resting in Christ's constant provision and presence ("I will never leave you nor forsake you" — Hebrews 13:5–6); no fear, as Christ supplies what is needed.
  • Result: Joyful contentment knowing Christ always provides.
  1. Strength from Christ (Philippians 4:13):
  • "I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency]."
  • Strength is not self-generated or natural/fleshly but infused inwardly by Christ (through harmony: Spirit → Soul → Body).
  • Christ does not empower fleshly efforts or "dead works" (e.g., church growth plans relying on human methods like programs/consumerism instead of the Spirit).
  • Personal illustration: The pastor initially relied on church consultant books for revival but realigned during COVID to depend on Christ building the church; true spiritual strength and fruit come from Spirit dependence, not soul-origin plans.
  • Joyful strength flows from harmony and alignment with the Spirit of Christ.
  1. All My Needs Met by Christ (Philippians 4:14–20):
  • Paul thanks the Philippians for their unique, faithful partnership/support (financial "account" of giving/receiving; multiple gifts, including during Thessalonica).
  • The gift fully supplied (and exceeded) his needs; described as a fragrant, pleasing offering/sacrifice to God.
  • Paul assures: "My God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
  • Applies to physical/financial needs (God supplies via various means) and spiritual needs (e.g., love, acceptance, value, worth, significance — met in Christ post-fall, through the cross).
  • Not a "give-to-get" formula, but confident dependence on God (content in abundance or lack).
  • Doxology: Glory to God forever (v. 20).
  • Closing (Philippians 4:21–23):
  • Greetings from Paul, his companions, and saints (including Caesar's household).
  • Benediction: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit."
  • Overall Application and Call:
  • These provisions bring joyful living in Christ.
  • Encourages sharing testimonies of experiencing these provisions.
  • Emphasizes depending on Christ (not self/soul) for contentment, strength, and needs — leading to harmony, fruit, and joy.

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