Covenant Baptist Church

Sermon Series: Heaven In View
Sermon Title: Are You Dying to be Resurrected?
Sermon Text: Philippians 3:8-11
Preparation Question: What is Jesus and life with Him worth to you?

1. Jesus died and was raised to life for you… if you believe.

2. Because Jesus died and rose for you, the sinful part of you can die along with your guilt and shame.

3. Because Jesus died and rose for you, you can put to death your efforts to be good enough.

4. Because Jesus died and rose for you, you can die to yourself and live for Jesus every day.

5. Because Jesus died and rose for you, physical death is merely the gateway to eternal life.

Final Question: Since Jesus died and rose for you, will you let anything stand in the way of giving your life to him?

Response Questions:
1. How does Jesus' death and resurrection make us "new" and remove our guilt?
2. How did Jesus "fulfill the law," and why does that matter to us?
3. When have you felt the pressure in your life to measure up and be "good enough"? How does the Gospel of Jesus Christ remove that eternal burden?
4. What do Jesus' words in Matthew 16:24-25 mean? Is losing your life for Him really a loss?
5. Because Jesus died and rose for you, will you let anything stand in the way of giving your life to Him?