The Road to the Resurrection and the opposition from the start. Intro.- The Chief end of Man. I. Paradise Lost in the garden. The first Adam II. Paradise Regained at the baptism. The Second Adam, Jesus Christ III. The Temptations. Illus. The magic bakery A. The first temptation B. The second temptation C. The third temptation Illus. Are you promotable? Closing- Where have you decided to live? Key Verse V1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness.

Title: Press On! Key Verse: Philippians 3:14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Bulletin Outline Philippians 3:12-21 Theme: Paul is highlighting a conflict between our earthly view and kingdom view throughout this passage. Paul is urging his readers to press on and focus on the goal we should all have as believers. Key Points: Relentlessly pursue a relationship with Christ. Reject counterfeit Christianity and find the authentic believers. Remember our goal and our promise. Closing Thought: What do we need to "forget" in order to press on and bring others towards the "goal"?

REJOICE IN THE LORD Summary: Joy is found in Jesus! Scripture: Phil. 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Rejoicing in Jesus is found by... I. Re-evaluating what is important in life. Philippians 3:7–8 II. Making Jesus the center of my faith. Philippians 3:8–9 III. Making Jesus the center of my life. Philippians 3:10–11 APPLICATION: Where is your identity this morning? ASSIGNMENT: Take one area of your life and ask the Holy Spirit to help you so that Jesus is in control and that you will find Joy in Jesus.

Jan 23rd outline. Dirt’s Holiest Ambition Philippians 2:1–11 Illus. Warm Soil I. How should we be thinking? II. How did Jesus think about others? Illus. Mark Twain III. What our highest Ambition must be. Close- Is there a creator in the house? Key Verses- 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus; Every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Passage: Philippians 1:18b-30 Title: Not a Solo Flight Outline: 1) The Philippians and Paul's deliverance. 2) Paul and the Philippians' progress and joy. 3) The Philippians in unity and suffering.

Philippians 1:1-18 Intro. I. Vs 1-5 Stained Glass Memories II. Vs 6-8 Generational Seeds III. Vs 9-11 The Object of your love. Illus. Sainte-Chapelle Conclusion Vs 12-18

1) God is Sovereign & Faithful 2) God's People were Disinterested