1. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) Ephesians 2:8,9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

2. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) Romans 2:6,7 “…render to each one according to his deeds: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality”

3. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

4. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) I. “Forgetting those things which are behind.” (vs. 13). FORGETTING

5. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) I. “Forgetting those things which are behind.” (vs. 13). A. Abraham. Genesis 12; Acts 7:2-5; Heb 11:8 B. Lot didn’t look back. Genesis 19:17, 26

6. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) I. “Forgetting those things which are behind.” (vs. 13). C. “Forsake all.” Luke 14:33; Mark 1:16-18 D. “Put off the old man. Ephesians 4:20-24

7. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) II. “Reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” REACHING

8. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) II. “Reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” A. We must choose high ideals or we will never achieve great things. Psalm 22:9,10 B. We must “Seek those things which are above.” Colossians 3:1-2

9. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) III. “I press toward the goal … of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. PRESSING

10. “Pressing Toward the Goal” (Philippians 3:12-14) III. “I press toward the goal … of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. A. “I will build.” Matthew 16:18 B. The crown awaiting the faithful. II Tim 4:7-8.