Oasis Church at The Wharf
Philippians 3:1-14
Philippians 3:1-14 NKJV
Three things that will
preserve,
protect, and
promote
the joy of the Lord in our lives
I) Don't rely on religion (vs 1-8)
A) Religion is man's attempt to be right with God
B) Being religious never makes a person righteous
Joy stealer #1
"If you can be good enough, you will be right with God."
Joy stealer #2
"If you don't do these religious things you will not stay right with God."
II) Rest in His righteousness (vs 9-11)
A) Righteousness comes from being in Christ
B) Righteousness comes from putting your faith in Christ
C) Righteousness means having a relationship with Christ
III) Reach for His reward (vs 12-14)
A) It is a servant's commendation
Matthew 25:23 NKJV
III) Reach for His reward (vs 12-14)
A) It is a servant's commendation
B) It is a crown to present to the King of Kings
I Corinthians 9:24-25 NKJV
Revelation 4:9-11 NKJV
III) Reach for His reward (vs 12-14)
A) It is a servant's commendation
B) It is a crown to present to the King of Kings
C) It is the satisfaction of knowing you did your best