In this sermon, Pastor Dave speaks to having joy in Jesus. He speaks to maturing in Christ by learning to rejoice, rejecting dead religion and renouncing our personal resumes. How do you mature?

Questions to Consider

1. (v. 3:1) Why does Paul have to remind us to rejoice? What are some of the things that regularly steal your joy?  What would it look like for you to repent and ask Jesus to be your joy?
2. (v. 3:2-3) Paul encourages us to reject dead religion. Where have you lived with binoculars, examining other people’s lives instead of a mirror examining your own?  Where does dead religion show up most in your life?  What would it look like to repent and thank Jesus for His righteousness instead of busting people up to make yourself feel better?
3. (v. 3:4-7) Paul renounces his resume in favor of Christ Jesus. What things are on your resume that you are proud of and point to in order to justify yourself?  What would it look like to repent?

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