Joyfully thank God for the church because it makes the gospel known.

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Pastor Andrew Reynolds
Preached at Bethel Baptist Church in Portland, OR on December 15, 2019.

Philippians 1:3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all, 5 in view of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

Thanksgiving: Paul thanks God for the Philippians themselves (1:3-6)
a. The time when Paul thanks God (1:3) Paul thanks God when he remembers the Philippians
b. The manner in which Paul gives thanks to God (1:4) Paul thanks God by praying for the Philippians
c. The content of Paul’s thanksgiving with joy (1:5) Paul gives thanks for the Philippians because they have partnered with Paul in gospel ministry

How to participate in gospel ministry:
1) Financially support gospel ministry
2) Sympathize with gospel ministry
3) Show hospitality to those in gospel ministry
4) Pray for the progress of the gospel
5) Do the work of an evangelist

Expository preaching: instruct the mind, ignite the affections, invite the will.