1. Paul’s letter to The Christians in Philippi Chapter 3:12-14

2. The Power of Purpose – Phil 3:12 - 14 God’s ultimate purpose in saving us is for us to become like Jesus 3 things to help foster this change in us: 1.A correct assessment of self 1.A correct assessment of self – v12-14 2.A single minded zeal 2.A single minded zeal – v12-13 – ‘Straining towards what is ahead’ – v13, ‘I press on’ - v12, ‘One thing I do’ - v13

3. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

4. “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the L ORD searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever. 1 Chronicles 28:9

5. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16.24

6. The Power of Purpose – Phil 3:12 - 14 God’s ultimate purpose in saving us is for us to become like Jesus 3 things to help foster this change in us: 1.A correct assessment of self 1.A correct assessment of self – v12-14 2.A single minded zeal 2.A single minded zeal – v12-13 – ‘Straining towards what is ahead’ – v13, ‘I press on’ - v12, ‘One thing I do’ - v13 3.A particular purpose 3.A particular purpose – v12b – Paul pressed on to take hold of that for which Jesus took hold of him To be more like Jesus and to tell non Jews about Jesus – What’s your purpose?