SERIES: PHILIPPIANS (2 OF 6)

NOTE: This sermon is part 3 and 4 of a 12 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

PREVIEWS:

Part 3: Knowing Christ
Series: Philippians
Stuart Briscoe
Philippians 3:8-9

I. The Experience of Knowing Christ.

A. Predatory knowledge.
e.g. Knowing about but not knowing.
1. His existence.

2. His validity.

3. His relevance.

B. Personal knowledge.
Note: My lord. v. 8
1. Personal introduction.

2. Personal acceptance.

3. Personal surrender.

II. The Excellency of Knowing Christ.

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Part 4: Going Deeper
Series: Philippians
Stuart Briscoe
Philippians 3:10-11

There are deeper depths of spiritual experience than any of us realize. God longs for us to explore them. This was Paul's desire:

I. A Deeper Acquaintance with Christ's Person.

Note: 2 Peter 3:18

A. Starting with an initial introduction.

B. Continuing with an increasing involvement.

C. Producing an increasing intimacy.
Note: Three key words: time, talk, trust.

II. A Deeper Appreciation of Christ's Power.

A. Resurrection: a historical fact.

B. Resurrection: a theological necessity.

C. Resurrection: a personal experience.
1. The power of the resurrection regenerates.