Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
July 19, 2015 #FirstDenton
Dr.Jeff Williams, Senior Pastor
The Joy Factor
July 19, 2015 #FirstDenton
The Joy Factor
“Eyes on the Prize”
“Eyes on the Prize”
Philippians 3:12–16
Philippians 3:12–16
Philippians 3:12–16 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lays ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
Philippians 3:12–16 12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. 13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lays ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
1. An Awareness of Where _______ _____________
1. An Awareness of Where _______ _____________
1 John 1:8–9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:8–9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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2. A Willingness to Give ________________ _____________
2. A Willingness to Give ________________ _____________
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
1 Corinthians 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
2 Corinthians 12:9 I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
John 15:5 (NVC) Without Me they can do nothing.
John 15:5 (NVC) Without Me they can do nothing.