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…
Big idea: I will Intentionally and Urgently Choose Obedience God is at work when we work Grasp the terrifying reality of collaborating with God Be obedient don't just look
Big idea: I Will Pursue Humility by Beholding the Exalted Christ Behold: - the Father Giving Jesus the Name Above Every Name - the Universal Reign of Christ - the…
Big idea: Pursue Humility by Beholding the Condescension of Christ Jesus is Undiminished Deity and Perfect Humanity United Without Confusion in One Person Forever Behold: - The Pre-Incarnate Glory of…
Big idea: Be united with the Church Be united: - because we have a common connection with Christ - to pursue Joy in Christ - by believing others are more…
As Citizens we are called to live worthy of the Gospel As Soldiers, we are united for the gospel As Soldiers, we are fearless in front of the enemy As…
Big Idea: I’ll be most joyful when I am dead When my Life is Christ: death is departure - 1 Cor. 15:36, 42-44, 46-49 death honors God death is gain…