Main Text: Philippians 2:17-18 [17] Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. [18] Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.

Main Point: Partnering in sacrifice leads to partnering in joy.

1. Christians should partner in sacrifice for the cause of Christ. (vs. 17a)

"Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith…” (17a)

A. Paul’s Drink Offering: A Life Poured Out for Christ, His Church and the Gospel
B. The Philippians' Sacrifice: Money, Ministers, Persecution and Prayer
C. The Source of Sacrifice: Faith
D. The Supreme Sacrifice: The Death of Christ

2. Christians should rejoice together in their mutual sacrifices. (vs. 17b-18)

"...I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.” (17b-18)

A. Rejoice in Mutual Sacrifice
B. Rejoice with One Another
C. The Upward Spiral of Rejoicing, Sacrifice and Gospel Growth