Fusion: week of 11/2

FAMILY THEME: CHRISTLIKENESS

NOTHING ELSE REALLY MATTERS

Phillipians  3:1-21

Paul explains what it is to live like Jesus.

1.  Place No Confidence in the Flesh

     (Phillipians 3:1-7)

     Paul refused to put his trust in works of the flesh

     and considered these seemingly impeccable

     credentials as worthless.

 
2.  Knowing Christ is Worth the Cost

     (Phillipians 3:8-11) 

     Paul was eager to trade all his religious 

     "accomplishments" for the joy of an intimate

     relationship with Christ.

 
3.  It's Never Time to Stop Growing

     (Phillipians 3:12-21)

     Paul recognized he had not reached the limit

     of his spiritual growth and called for the 

     Phillipians to follow him as he pursued Christ

     with all his strength.