The Fundamentals of Joy

Dec 14, 2025    Watson Morgan

In this sermon from Philippians 2:12–18, we explore how lasting joy is worked out in our daily walk with Christ and lived out as a witness to the world.


Sermon Outline:

I. The Work of the Lord (Philippians 2:12–13)

• The execution of the work (v.12)

• The energy for the work (v.13)

II. The Witness of Our Light (Philippians 2:14–15)

• The warning about your attitude (v.14)

• The witness of your attitude (v.15)

III. The Word of Life (Philippians 2:16–18)

• Brings satisfaction to life (v.16)

• Requires sacrifice of life (v.17)

• Results in sharing life (v.18)


May this message encourage you to live with joy that shines, serves, and stands firm in the truth of God’s Word.