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Philippians 3:8–14

Intro:  Have you experienced a total loss?

I.  Suffering Loss

A.  Surpassing worth of knowing Jesus

B.  Righteousness – what do we deserve?

1.  Not of your own

2.  Depends on faith

C.  Power of His resurrection

II.  Press On

A.  Not yet

1.  Resurrection

2.  Perfect

B.  Own it

1.  Forget the past

2.  Strain forward to the future

3.  Press on in the present

C. “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in     Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:14

III.  God presses on in Christ

A.  The parable of the tenants

B.  Share His sufferings

C. “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.”

    – Psalm 118:22

What are some regrets of your past and/or fears of your future that discourage you from pressing on?

How does God’s persistence to press on in Christ encourage you to press on in faith?