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Living Above the Circumstances Philippians

First Conservative Baptist Church 12021 Old Saint Augustine Road Jacksonville Florida 32258 Dr. Gene A. Youngblood 904-262-7777 We invite you to be a part of our Sunday worship services! 9:30 A.M. Group Bible Study 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship 7:00 PM Wednesday Fellowship Service For those who are hearing impaired, be sure to click on Closed Caption/Subtitles link that YouTube provides. Please take a moment to visit our church website: http://www.fcbcatjax.com Or our college website, "Conservative Theological University": https://conservative.edu Or the Campus Bookstore: https://conservative.edu/shop/ Or view our many other sermons on YouTube:    / @fcbcandctu   Thanks for watching, and we pray that God puts His word in your hearts. Amen Summary: What does it mean to truly live above our circumstances? In a powerful exposition of Philippians 1:12-26, Pastor Gene shows how the Apostle Paul transformed his prison chains into a platform for the Gospel. Even in the darkest dungeon, Paul discovered that his suffering wasn't a hindrance but a help in spreading Christ's message. With guards rotating every eight hours, Paul had nearly 3,000 opportunities to share his faith with Rome's elite soldiers. His bold example inspired other believers to proclaim truth without fear. While some preached Christ out of rivalry and envy, Paul rejoiced that the Gospel was advancing regardless of others' motives. His unshakeable commitment is captured in the declaration "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Though torn between his desire to be with Christ and his calling to serve others, Paul chose to live above his chains by focusing on kingdom impact rather than personal comfort. His example challenges us to examine our own response to adversity - will we let circumstances defeat us, or use them as stepping stones for God's glory? The choice is ours to live victoriously through Christ who strengthens us. Outline: “Living Above the Circumstances” Philippians 1:12-26 February 1, 2026 I. The Adverse Circumstances Revealed. 1. The Prison Chains (v. 12-13) 2. To Promote Communication (v. 13-14) a) The Conviction (v. 14) b) The Courage (v. 14) II. The Ambitious Contention Reviewed. 1. The Prideful Contention (v. 15-17) a) The Critics (v. 15) b) The Contention (v. 16) c) The Comfort (v. 17) 2. The Praise Commendation (v. 18) 3. The Personal Conviction (v. 19) a) The Saint’s Prayers b) The Spirit’s Provision c) The Savior’s Power III. The Absolute Commitment Recorded. 1. The Personal Concern (v. 20) a) Unashamed of the Word b) Unhindered in the Witness 2. The Preeminent Control (v. 21) 3. The Powerful Conflict (v. 22-24) a) His Decision (v. 22) b) His Desire (v. 23) 4. The Peaceful Confidence (v. 25-26)