What does it truly mean to pour out your life for Christ? In this message from the "Invitation to Joy" series through Philippians, we explore three key Greek words: agape, koinonia, and kenoo. These reveal the heart of what it means to follow Jesus with everything we have. Walking through Philippians chapters 2, 3, and 4, this message unpacks how Christ emptied Himself and became obedient to the point of death, and how we are called to do the same. 

You'll be encouraged to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, to be anxious for nothing, and to discover that when you empty yourself for God's purposes, He fills you with an inexpressible joy. Whether you've been walking with the Lord for 40 years or are just beginning to sense His presence, this message will challenge you to find your place in the body of Christ and start pouring out for His glory.

0:00 Introduction
2:10 Overview of Philippians — Joy and the Proper Mindset
3:26 Three Greek Words — Agape, Koinonia, and Kenoo
6:31 Philippians 4 — Rejoice, Be Anxious for Nothing, and Think on These Things
8:45 Philippians 3 — Counting All Things as Loss to Gain Christ
9:59 Personal Testimony — Pressing On Through Broken Seasons
11:14 Philippians 2:1–18 — The Heart of the Message
13:47 What Is Consolation in Christ?
15:45 Why Consolation Is Here — Lives Poured Out in Service
17:31 The Kenosis — Christ Emptied Himself
20:05 Working Out Your Salvation with Fear and Trembling
22:25 The Joy of Being Emptied and Used by God
25:37 A Call to Pour Out Your Life as Easter Approaches
27:43 Invitation — The Holy Spirit and Learning to Be Led

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