MATURITY IS A STATE OF MIND (6 OF 10)
Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16
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Maturity Is A State Of Mind (6 of 10)
Series: Philippians - Conquering Life's Dungeons and Dragons
Dr. Larry Osborne
Philippians 3:1-16
A Short History Lesson:
Philippians 3:2-3 and Galatians/ Romans 3:19-23, James 2:10-11 and Galatians 3:24
- Before "Worship Wars": There were circumcision and diet wars!
- The Big Debate: Did Jesus fulfill OT laws or do they still apply today?
- The Key Question: What was their ultimate purpose?
- A stairway to heaven?
- A signpost to Jesus?
Today's Passage: Beware! Religion Can Keep You From Knowing God!
- Avoid the dead-end called rules and rituals. (vs 1-3)
- Avoid the self-deception called heritage and self-discipline. (vs 4-9)
- Take the highway called following Jesus. (vs 10-16)
John 14:6
Following Jesus: A Mature Perspective Never Forgets. . .
Philippians 3:12-16
1. As long as I'm alive - I haven't arrived.
Philippians 3:10-14/ 1 Corinthians 10:1-12
2. I need a mirror more than binoculars.
Matthew 7:3-5 and Galatians 6:3-4
3. The right path is seldom the easy path.
Philippians 3:12-14/ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/ 2 Timothy 2:3
4. Success isn't forever and failure isn't final.
1 Corinthians 10:12/ Revelation 12:10, 1 John 2:1-2 and 1 Timothy1:12-16
5. The best way to follow Jesus is one step at a time.
Philippians 3:15-16/ Proverbs 4:18/ Philippians 2:13
TAKING IT HOME
1. Supposedly, growing Christians think and live more and more like Jesus as we learn to follow Him well. Stop for a couple minutes and ask God about how you're doing. Ask Him what the next step to become more like Him is - and then just listen to your heart and the Holy Spirit.
What is God telling you?
Growth Group Homework
QUICK REVIEW: This weekend we took a look at spiritual maturity from the angle of how a spiritually mature person thinks of and perceives their spiritual life. Looking back over your notes, what did you find most challenging ...
Series: Philippians - Conquering Life's Dungeons and Dragons
Dr. Larry Osborne
Philippians 3:1-16
A Short History Lesson:
Philippians 3:2-3 and Galatians/ Romans 3:19-23, James 2:10-11 and Galatians 3:24
- Before "Worship Wars": There were circumcision and diet wars!
- The Big Debate: Did Jesus fulfill OT laws or do they still apply today?
- The Key Question: What was their ultimate purpose?
- A stairway to heaven?
- A signpost to Jesus?
Today's Passage: Beware! Religion Can Keep You From Knowing God!
- Avoid the dead-end called rules and rituals. (vs 1-3)
- Avoid the self-deception called heritage and self-discipline. (vs 4-9)
- Take the highway called following Jesus. (vs 10-16)
John 14:6
Following Jesus: A Mature Perspective Never Forgets. . .
Philippians 3:12-16
1. As long as I'm alive - I haven't arrived.
Philippians 3:10-14/ 1 Corinthians 10:1-12
2. I need a mirror more than binoculars.
Matthew 7:3-5 and Galatians 6:3-4
3. The right path is seldom the easy path.
Philippians 3:12-14/ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27/ 2 Timothy 2:3
4. Success isn't forever and failure isn't final.
1 Corinthians 10:12/ Revelation 12:10, 1 John 2:1-2 and 1 Timothy1:12-16
5. The best way to follow Jesus is one step at a time.
Philippians 3:15-16/ Proverbs 4:18/ Philippians 2:13
TAKING IT HOME
1. Supposedly, growing Christians think and live more and more like Jesus as we learn to follow Him well. Stop for a couple minutes and ask God about how you're doing. Ask Him what the next step to become more like Him is - and then just listen to your heart and the Holy Spirit.
What is God telling you?
Growth Group Homework
QUICK REVIEW: This weekend we took a look at spiritual maturity from the angle of how a spiritually mature person thinks of and perceives their spiritual life. Looking back over your notes, what did you find most challenging ...
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