Studies in Philippians

1. Coffee Cup Verses
Highlights from Philippians

7. Finally, my brothers, rejoice
in the Lord. To write the
same things to you is no
trouble to me and is safe for
you. Philippians 3:1 (ESV)

8. Finally, my brothers, rejoice
in the Lord. To write to you
again about this is no
trouble for me and is a
protection for you.
Philippians 3:1 (HCSB)

9. Now then, brothers and
sisters, be joyful in the Lord.
It’s no trouble for me to
write the same things to
you, and it’s for your safety.
Philippians 3:1 (GW)

10. You are
to happiness.

11. Unhappiness is a
dangerous place.

13. Rejoice in the Lord
always. I will say it
again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4 (NIV)

15. Insights…
•Happiness is really
important — it’s
dangerous without it.
•Happiness comes
before accomplishment.

17. Insights…
•Happiness is really
important — it’s
dangerous without it.
•Happiness comes
before accomplishment.

18. How do we
rejoice in the
Lord always?

19. Gratitude
•I thank my God every
time I remember you.
Philippians 1:3 (NIV)

20. Rejoice always, pray
continually, give thanks
in all circumstances; for
this is God’s will for you in
Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

21. Sing and make music from
your heart to the Lord,
always giving thanks to God
the Father for everything, in
the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ. Ephesians 5:19–20
(NIV)

22. About midnight Paul and
Silas were praying and
singing hymns to God, and
the other prisoners were
listening to them.

23. Suddenly there was such a
violent earthquake that the
foundations of the prison were
shaken. At once all the prison
doors flew open, and
everyone’s chains came loose.

24. The jailer woke up, and when
he saw the prison doors open,
he drew his sword and was
about to kill himself because he
thought the prisoners had
escaped.

25. But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm
yourself! We are all here!” The
jailer called for lights, rushed in
and fell trembling before Paul
and Silas.

26. He then brought them out and
asked, “Sirs, what must I do to
be saved?” They replied,
“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and
you will be saved—you and
your household.” Acts 16:25–31
(NIV)

27. About midnight Paul and
Silas were praying and
singing hymns to God, and
the other prisoners were
listening to them.

28. The science on gratitude…
• Stronger immune systems and lower
blood pressure;
• Higher levels of positive emotions;
• More joy, optimism, and happiness;
• Acting with more generosity and
compassion;
• Feeling less lonely and isolated.

30. I know what some of you
are thinking…
•I sure wish someone would be
call me!
•You are in a dangerous place.
•The message of the Christian
life: you find life by losing it.

31. So far…
•Happiness is really
important.
•Happiness comes before
accomplishment.
•Expressing gratitude
predicts happiness.

32. And be ye kind one to
another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even
as God for Christ’s sake hath
forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
(KJV 1900)

33. Therefore, as God’s chosen
people, holy and dearly
loved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness,
humility, gentleness and
patience.
Colossians 3:12 (NIV)

34. But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, forbearance,
kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control. Against such things
there is no law.
Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV)

36. I know what some of you
are thinking…
•I sure wish someone would be
kind to me!
•You are in a dangerous place.
•The message of the Christian
life: you find life by losing it.

37. So far…
•Happiness is really important.
•Happiness comes before
accomplishment.
•Expressing gratitude predicts
happiness.
•Expressing kindness predicts
happiness.