May 12, 2024
Pastor Ricky Smith

Sermon Notes

I. Christ Our Treasure

Philippians 3:7-8
But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ

Matthew 16:26
What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

If Our Righteousness Was Based on What We Brought to the Table, We Would Have Nothing to Bring.

II. Christ Our Trust

Philippians 3:9
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith

Galatians 2:20
It is no longer l who live, but Christ lives in me and [the life] which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God.

III. Christ Our Transformation

Philippians 3:10-11
that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.

Knowing Christ Captivates Our Hearts, Becomes Our Confidence, & Transforms Our Lives.

Next Steps

• I confess my sin and turn to Jesus as King for the first time.
• I choose to treasure Jesus over my possessions.
• I commit to know Christ more by studying His Word daily.

Deep Dive

1. If Jesus is the standard, how do you feel when we don’t measure up or obey?
2. Read Galatians 2:20. How does Christ redefine our standard of righteousness?
3. Read Philippians 3:10-11. How does pursuing Jesus help us know Him and understand ourselves?

Springboard

1. How has God worked in your life and used you in the past week?
2. Read Hebrews 12:1-2. Do you ever get tired of doing the “right thing”?
3. What role should the church family play to keep us moving forward?