If Only...

Philippians 1:27

Introduction: 

This verse begins with "Only let your conversation... and  encourages a...

(Upward)  A. Common Representation- becometh (worthy) (II Corinthians 5:20)

(Outward) B. Common Reputation- hear of your affairs

(Inward)  C. Common Relations- together (Acts 2:44) "And all that believed were together, and had all things common;"

Imagine the Representation, the Reputation and our Relation If Only we all had...

I. A Constructive Plan- (striving)

            A. A Lord- gives the orders, writes the checks, calls the shots

            B. A Layout- specific instructions, pattern, blueprint (the Bible)

            C. A Labor- involves sweat, toil, work

II. A Cooperating Partnership- (together)

            A. One Spirit- one attitude, disposition

            B. One Mind- the mind of Christ

            C. One Work- not individual agenda's

(John 17:21-22) "That they all may be one..."

III. A Compelling Principal- (for the faith)

            A. The Tie- blest be the tie that binds (for: because of)

            B. The Trust- faith

            C. The Truth- the gospel- good news