Sunday, August 6, 2017

Forward Thinking


Philippians 3:12 - 4:1.  Paul continues his admonition to the church at Philippi.

Religious practices will not save.  Only through faith are we saved.

God changes lives.
Christ offers transforming power to develop the image of God within you.

Don't look back.
Remember Lot's wife. (Luke 17:32)

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God delivered the children of Israel from slavery in Egypt.
Yet they moaned, Let us return to Egypt.
 They were in bondage to their bondage.

PRESS ON TO THE THINGS BEFORE YOU.
DON'T LOOK BACK.

The Prize:  Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Seek His face; become what He wants you to be. 

Leave the things of the world behind and run to Me. --Jesus

Our citizenship is in Heaven.
Don't forget who you are in Christ Jesus.
Don't forget whose you are.

DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS WHEN GOD IS OFFERING HIS BEST!

Pastor's declaration over us:
You will stop listening to the voices of the world.
You will listen to the Voice of the One that matters,
The One who needs you; 
He who gave Himself for you.

Pastor Johnnie Blair
Sunday morning 

1 comment:

Lin said...

Okay, Pastor Johnnie....I got the message. I am working on looking forward...and not back. Easier to do in the daylight hours.