Discussion Questions

1. Topic: Joy in Difficult Circumstances
   How does Paul’s command to “rejoice always” challenge our view of happiness in difficult circumstances?
2. Topic: Replacing Anxiety with Prayer
   What practical steps can we take to replace anxiety with prayer, as Philippians 4:6-7 suggests?
3. Topic: Positive Thinking and Peace
   How can focusing on “whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable” help us maintain peace in a chaotic world?
4. Topic: Contentment in All Circumstances
   What does it mean to “learn the secret of contentment,” and how can we apply this lesson in times of lack or abundance?
5. Topic: Trusting in God’s Faithfulness
   In what ways has God shown faithfulness in your life, and how does that reinforce the message of Philippians 4?

5 Ways to Greater Joy that were shared by Pastor Mitch during this message:

1. Rejoice Always
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4 NIV

2. Don’t Worry, Pray Instead
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the
peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

3. Think About Good Things
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such
things. Philippians 4:8

4. Learn the Secret of Contentment

I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:11-13

5. God Supplies All Our Needs 
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in
Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19