Abandon Your Self

“Abandon Your Self” Philippians 3:1-11

“Abandon Your Self” Philippians 3:1-11

Intro: Let Our Joy Come from Jesus (v1)

Intro: Let Our Joy Come from ______ (v1)

I. Putting Confidence in Self: An Empty Pursuit (v2-6)

I. Putting Confidence in _______: An __________ Pursuit (v2-6)

1. When “me” is the focus, I come short of God (v2-4)

1. When ________ is the focus, I come short of _______ (v2-4)

2. What may impress others, couldn't phase God (v5-6)

2. What may impress _________, couldn't phase ________ (v5-6)

II. Knowing and Gaining Jesus: The Only Fulfilling Adventure (v7-11)

II. Knowing and Gaining _________: The Only _________ Adventure (v7-11)

1. Let go of self and cling to Jesus (v7-8)

1. Let go of _______ and cling to __________ (v7-8)

2. Being found in Jesus is how to be righteous (v9)

2. Being found in Jesus is how to be _______________ (v9)

3. Join the adventure of knowing Jesus (v10)

3. Join the adventure of knowing ___________ (v10)

4. Experience His power & sufferings, join His resurrection (v10-11)

4. Experience His power & sufferings, join His ___________ (v10-11)