How to Have Joy While Living In This World – Part 6
Teaming Up: Partnering For Success
Pastor Terry Wilcox
Philippians 2:19-30
Two of Paul’s partners: Timothy and Epaphroditus
Timothy (Philippians 2:21-22)
1. Interests of Jesus
2. Experience serving God
I Corinthians 15:33
Except for the people you meet and the books you read, you’ll be the same person in five years as you are today.” -Clement Stone
Lessons from Paul’s choice:
1. Every leader needs
2. Must choose people who 3. Must choose people who love what you love
4. Choose from those experienced with God
Philippians 1:15-16 – Timothy focused on essentials
Epaphroditus
1. He was a full Gentile. Paul was a Jew. Timothy was half Jewish and half Greek
2. He was a member of the church in Philippi and risked his life to bring money to Paul
3. Philippians 2:2
4. The church is to honor such as he. (Philippians 2:29)
“If God is your partner, make your plans big.” -D.L. Moody