Big Idea: WAIT FOR JESUS TO RETURN - WAIT TOGETHER - WAIT FOR OUR TRANSFORMATION - WAIT BY STANDING FIRM
- Know your leaders - False Teachers exist and they are enemies of Christ A false teacher changes the gospel making it impotent to save Essential gospel truths Person of…
- I have not arrived - Pressing on is an aggressive, active and intentional every day choice - Pressing on is infinitely worth it Three excuses not to press on:…
Big Idea: Value knowing Jesus above all things I Experienced Jesus as I: - Believe the Gospel everyday - Walk in newness of life - Suffer with Him
Jesus’ advent brings - Prosperity for the afflicted - Privilege for the children of God I enjoy Jesus
Philippians 3:4-9 Big idea: Pursue joy by counting the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ - I have no confidence in who I am - I put no confidence in…
Big idea: Pursue Joy by avoiding legalism Legalism... says God loves me because I obey Him is the greatest threat to your joy doesn’t make you special to God The…
Big idea: Pursue joy by prioritizing Christ-imitating community - Humbly serve like Timothy - Commit to the long road of sacrifice like Epaphroditus - Be concerned for people like Jesus
Big idea: Pursue Joy through Self-Forgetfulness - The Deceptive and Destructive Sin of Complaining - The Purpose and Place of Lament in Prayer - The Revolutionary Joy of the Self-Forgetful…