PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 [ NLT ] 10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power

that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, 11 so that one way or another I will

experience the resurrection from the dead!

To grow in spiritual maturity, focus on pursuing more of Jesus than on performing more like Jesus.

Matthew 7:21–23

Dan Williams April 24, 2016 Live Passionately

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Since I’m no longer judged for my performance, I’m inspired to pursue Jesus.

10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead.

1. I want to know Jesus.

2. I want to experience mighty resurrection power. Resurrection Power 1. the power of God that raised Jesus from the dead.

Romans 8:11 (NLT)

2. the power of God that is at work in our mortal bodies causing our dead soul to come alive & worship.

Psalm 63:1-8 (NLT) Psalm 42:1-2 (NLT)

Psalm 27:4 (NLT)

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You must how you best learn to ‘know Jesus’. Pay more attention to that which: 1. your appetite for Jesus.

2. your appetite for Jesus.

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When we’re getting this right: 1. Our is viewed as a necessary & God-given way to ‘know Jesus’.

2. Our kids/family/friends talk openly about their love & for Jesus.

3. Our personal pursuit of Jesus feels more like a than a .

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