Grow Through Problems

November 2, 2025 Elwyn Johnston

Philippians 1:9 – 21

Verse of the Week: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”

Philippians 1:21

1. Accept love beyond limits

“I pray that your love will overflow more and more in real knowledge

and discernment.” Philippians 1:9

“approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and

blameless” Philippians 1:10

2. Let your problems become your platform for ministry.

“my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the

gospel” Philippians 1:12

“through my being in prison, the Lord has given most of our brothers

and sisters courage to speak God’s word without fear”

Philippians 1:14

3. Your life purpose is bigger than your current problems.

“my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in

anything…I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live

or die.” Philippians 1:20

“For me to live is Christ” Philippians 1:21