Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV) 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 

Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV) 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.

Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV)  18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

Joy in Partnership in the Gospel Following Jesus Joy in Partnership in the Gospel Series through Philippians

Upcoming Sermon Series Date Title Passage Jun 11 Joy in Partnership in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-11 Jun 18 Rejoice in Advancing the Gospel Philippians 1:12-26 Jun 25 Teen Sunday – Bryce Worrell 1 John 3 Jul 2 Standing Firm for the Gospel Philippians 1:27-30 Jul 9 Humility – Counting Others Better Philippians 2:1-11 Jul 16 Shine as Light in this World Philippians 2:12-18 Jul 23 Encouraging Partners for the Gospel Philippians 2:19-30 Jul 30 Knowing Jesus Philippians 3:1-11 Aug 13 Following Jesus Philippians 3:12-21 Aug 20 Rejoice and Don’t be Anxious Philippians 4:1-9 Aug 27 Rejoice that God will Provide Philippians 4:10-20

Introduction Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect

Main Idea Truly finding joy in partnership in the Gospel means we press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Outline I. Forgetting what lies behind   II. Straining forward to what lies ahead III. Living as our citizenship in heaven

I. Forgetting what lies behind Philippians 3:13 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead

II. Straining forward to what lies ahead Philippians 3:13 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead

III. Living as our citizenship in heaven Philippians 3:20-21  20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

III. Living as our citizenship in heaven Look In – Saying Yes to God’s Kingdom, Saying No to the World   Look Up – Looking to God for strength to persevere Look Out – Loving others with God’s love