The Supreme Value of Knowing Christ - Philippians 3-7-11

The Supreme Value of Knowing Christ - Philippians 3:7-11

Prince of Peace- Isaiah 9-1-7-- ---How does Jesus Christ secure peace-- How do we experience that peace-----Where does the world look for peace-- Why must peace be found in Christ alone-----In what ways has Jesus already brought peace-- What aspects of peace are still to come in the future-----What difference should Christ being the Prince of Peace have on your life-- How can you rest and rejoice in Christ's peace this week----Other passages to consider- Isa 11-6-9- 12-1-6- Mic 5-2-5a- Mt 5-9- Jn 14-27- Rom 5-1-2- 12-18- Eph 2-12-17- Phil 4-4-9- Col 1-20- 1 Tim 2-5- 1 Jn 4-10- Rev 21-4.

Prince of Peace- Isaiah 9:1-7 -How does Jesus Christ secure peace? How do we experience that peace? -Where does the world look for peace? Why must peace be found in Christ alone? -In what ways has Jesus already brought peace? What aspects of peace are still to come in the future? -What difference should Christ being the Prince of Peace have on your life? How can you rest and rejoice in Christ's peace this week? Other passages to consider: Isa 11:6-9; 12:1-6; Mic 5:2-5a; Mt 5:9; Jn 14:27; Rom 5:1-2; 12:18; Eph 2:12-17; Phil 4:4-9; Col 1:20; 1 Tim 2:5; 1 Jn 4:10; Rev 21:4.

Call to Worship - Matthew 2-1-2--Scripture Reading - Psalm 103--Sermon - Isaiah 9-6 - Everlasting Father--Aspects of the fatherly care of King Jesus for his people---1- Jesus fathered -brought about- our --------------------.-- --2- Jesus compassionately ------------------------------.-- --3- Jesus will ----------------------------.-- -- ---Why is Jesus called the -second Adam--- How does that relate to his title of -Everlasting Father------How does our experience of earthly fathers help us understand Jesus's ministry to us-- How might our experience misconstrue Jesus's ministry-----How have you seen the Lord's care in your life-- In what areas do you need to trust him today----Other passages to consider- Ps 103-8-14- Isa 40-11- Jn 1-12- 10-28- Rom 5-17- 2 Cor 5-17- Gal 4-4- Col 1-15-20- Heb 4-14-16- 13-5-8- 1 Jn 3-1.

Call to Worship – Matthew 2:1-2 Scripture Reading – Psalm 103 Sermon – Isaiah 9:6 – Everlasting Father Aspects of the fatherly care of King Jesus for his people: 1) Jesus fathered (brought about) our ____________________. 2) Jesus compassionately ______________________________. 3) Jesus will ____________________________. -Why is Jesus called the "second Adam"? How does that relate to his title of "Everlasting Father"? -How does our experience of earthly fathers help us understand Jesus's ministry to us? How might our experience misconstrue Jesus's ministry? -How have you seen the Lord's care in your life? In what areas do you need to trust him today? Other passages to consider: Ps 103:8-14; Isa 40:11; Jn 1:12; 10:28; Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:17; Gal 4:4; Col 1:15-20; Heb 4:14-16; 13:5-8; 1 Jn 3:1.

Call to Worship - Luke 1-68-75--Scripture Reading - Hebrews 2-5-18--Sermon - Isaiah 9-6 - Mighty God-- -- -- ---How is Jesus uniquely qualified to save his people from their sins-----From what enemies do we need to be delivered-- How has Jesus done that and how will he deliver in the future-----How could remembering that Jesus is mighty to save encourage you in your Christian life----Other passages to consider- Ex 15-3- Ps 18-1-3- Zeph 3-17- Mt 16-18- Jn 1-13- 20-28- Ro 8-31- Phil 2-8-11- Col 1-13-14- 2-13-15- Heb 1-1-3, 8-9- 1 Jn 4-4.

Call to Worship – Luke 1:68-75 Scripture Reading – Hebrews 2:5-18 Sermon – Isaiah 9:6 – Mighty God -How is Jesus uniquely qualified to save his people from their sins? -From what enemies do we need to be delivered? How has Jesus done that and how will he deliver in the future? -How could remembering that Jesus is mighty to save encourage you in your Christian life? Other passages to consider: Ex 15:3; Ps 18:1-3; Zeph 3:17; Mt 16:18; Jn 1:13; 20:28; Ro 8:31; Phil 2:8-11; Col 1:13-14; 2:13-15; Heb 1:1-3, 8-9; 1 Jn 4:4.

Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9-6--Jesus is the wonder-working Counselor whose Spirit and word can transform us-

Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is the wonder-working Counselor whose Spirit and word can transform us!