1. Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV)
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 lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 

2. Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV)
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. 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.

3. Philippians 3:12-21 (ESV)
 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

4. Joy in Partnership in the Gospel
Following Jesus
Joy in Partnership in the Gospel
Series through Philippians

5. Upcoming Sermon Series
Date
Title
Passage
Jun 11
Joy in Partnership in the Gospel
Philippians 1:1-11
Jun 18
Rejoice in Advancing the Gospel
Philippians 1:12-26
Jun 25
Teen Sunday – Bryce Worrell
1 John 3
Jul 2
Standing Firm for the Gospel
Philippians 1:27-30
Jul 9
Humility – Counting Others Better
Philippians 2:1-11
Jul 16
Shine as Light in this World
Philippians 2:12-18
Jul 23
Encouraging Partners for the Gospel
Philippians 2:19-30
Jul 30
Knowing Jesus
Philippians 3:1-11
Aug 13
Following Jesus
Philippians 3:12-21
Aug 20
Rejoice and Don’t be Anxious
Philippians 4:1-9
Aug 27
Rejoice that God will Provide
Philippians 4:10-20

6. Introduction
Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect

7. Main Idea
Truly finding joy in partnership in the Gospel means we press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

8. Outline I. Forgetting what lies behind
II. Straining forward to what lies ahead
III. Living as our citizenship in heaven

9. I. Forgetting what lies behind
Philippians 3:13 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 lies ahead

10. II. Straining forward to what lies ahead
Philippians 3:13
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 lies ahead

11. III. Living as our citizenship in heaven
Philippians 3:20-21
 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.

12. III. Living as our citizenship in heaven
Look In – Saying Yes to God’s Kingdom, Saying No to the World
Look Up – Looking to God for strength to persevere
Look Out – Loving others with God’s love