Stuck Philippians 3:12-16 Guest speaker Derick Shepherd You’re either surviving in the Christian life or thriving. We should all be thriving. Never be satisfiedIt’s not about your performance. Don’t compare yourself to other believers. When you begin to compare you become self satisfied. What are you DEVOTED to?Don’t get distracted. Identity in Christ DIRECTION – never look… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 10
Philippians 3:1-11 Guest Speaker Brad Cunningham Joy is often found in ways we would assume we couldn’t attain it. Joy cannot be discovered or developed externally.We’re looking for joy in all wrong places.If it doesn’t lead to Jesus it won’t lead to joy.Joy is not an option in the Christian life.Lifestyle of joy that should… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 9
Benefits of Working Out Spiritually Philippians 2:12-18 Working out your salvation: 1. Work it out PRACTICALLY v. 12-13 Anytime you add to grace, it’s no longer grace. Two Biblical assurances of salvation Enduring faith Producing fruit (Romans 1, Galatians 5, Hebrews 13). 2. Work it out JOYFULLY v. 14-16 If we’re going to make an… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 8
There’s No One Like Jesus Philippians 2:5-11 God didn’t call us to be happy. God called us to be holy. Self-esteem without self knowledge is actually arrogance. 5 Expressions of What Humility Looks Like True humility is expressed by refusing to demand my own rights. v. 6 True humility is expressed by a willingness to… Continue Reading Joy Ride Week 7