Real Men Love Jesus

Sermon in Philippians series. Qualities of Christian men. Phil 2:19-30

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REAL MEN LOVE JESUS
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I. How macho is your man?

II. Caring. 2:20-21
A. God is looking for men who put people before profits.
B. Over the long haul, relationships are more valuable than things.

III. Consistent. 2:22
A. God is looking for men who put character before conformity.
B. We need men of conviction, who cannot be bought at any price.
C. Success over the long haul is built on character, not on image.

IV. Cooperative. 2:25a
A. God is looking for men who put cooperation before competition.
B. Family, fellowship, fight.

V. Committed. 2:25b-27
A. God wants men who put the cause of Christ before comfort.
B. God uses men of action who take the initiative.

VI. Courageous. 2:29-30
A. Gambling for God.
B. God is looking for men who will put service before security.

VII. God doesn’t need super stars.

[heavily adapted from Rick Warren, Part-6]