No Matter What: Perseverance in Christ

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JUNE 18, 2017 “No Matter What: Perseverance in Christ” Philippians 3:8-16 Pastor Brian Bement

JUNE 18, 2017 “No Matter What: Perseverance in Christ” Philippians 3:8-16 Pastor Brian Bement

BIG MOVE: PERSEVERE in Christ by having a Christ-centered vision of your entire life.

BIG MOVE: PERSEVERE in Christ by having a Christ-centered vision of your entire life.

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Christ-centered past: REFUSE to live off the fumes of past encounters with Jesus

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Christ-centered past: REFUSE to live off the fumes of past encounters with Jesus

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Christ-centered present: Be FOUND alive in Christ.

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Christ-centered present: Be FOUND alive in Christ.

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Christ-centered future: CHASE the prize until the day you receive it.

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Christ-centered future: CHASE the prize until the day you receive it.

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Give some examples of circumstances or situations you have persevered through:

SMALL GROUP/PERSONAL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

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REVIEW THE SERMON Give some examples of circumstances or situations you have persevered through:

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE

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ASSESS YOUR LIFE

If we are called to persevere in Christ by having a Christ-centered vision of our entire life, consider first what stage of discipleship you are in? Circle where you are on the timeline below:

If we are called to persevere in Christ by having a Christ-centered vision of our entire life, consider first what stage of discipleship you are in? Circle where you are on the timeline below:

List past encounters and circumstances that God has used in your life to mature your faith:

List past encounters and circumstances that God has used in your life to mature your faith:

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How do you consider these things rubbish compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ

How do you consider these things rubbish compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ

Jesus as Lord? _______________________________________________________________

Jesus as Lord? _______________________________________________________________

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APPLY THE TRUTH

We refuse to live off past encounters with God and are instead found alive in Christ. Today. Right now. In your life, what evidences are there of life in Christ? 1. 2. 3.

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APPLY THE TRUTH

We refuse to live off past encounters with God and are instead found alive in Christ. Today. Right now. In your life, what evidences are there of life in Christ?

How are you pursuing righteousness through faith in Christ? Are you growing in experiential knowledge of Christ’s power? In what ways are you pressing on to be found in Christ?

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How are you pursuing righteousness through faith in Christ? Are you growing in experiential knowledge of Christ’s power? In what ways are you pressing on to be found in Christ?

If you have trouble answering any of the three questions listed above, what needs to change

If you have trouble answering any of the three questions listed above, what needs to change

about the way you are chasing the prize of heaven? ___________________________________

about the way you are chasing the prize of heaven? ___________________________________

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP Fresh goals bring fresh faith. Make a goal that will encourage your perseverance in

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OWN YOUR DISCIPLESHIP Fresh goals bring fresh faith. Make a goal that will encourage your perseverance in

Christ no matter what. What one thing will you go after this week? ______________________

Christ no matter what. What one thing will you go after this week? ______________________

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