Dave Kelley

Gospel + ∅ (Part 5) Philippians 3:1-9

Big Idea: Confidence in our union with Christ frees us to rejoice in the Lord

1) The Poison: Legalism (Phil 3:2)
 a. Dogs… defile by ignoring the gospel (Phil 3:2a)

b. Evildoers... enslave through deception (Phil 3:2b)

c. Mutilators... manipulate for their own glory (Phil 3:2c)

2) The Antidote: Confidence in our union with Christ (Phil 3:3-9)

a. We worship by the Spirit of God (Phil 3:3b)

b. We glory in Christ Jesus (Phil 3:3c)

c. We put no confidence in the flesh (Phil 3:3d-9)

3) The Response: Rejoice in the Lord (Phil 3:1)

A new source of joy…

  • Performance of Paul… a joy that’s fleeting, momentary, counterfeit.

  • Person of Christ… a joy that’s enduring, lasting, genuine.

Application: A Christ-confident Christian is tenaciously disciplined…

a. But not self-righteous

b. But not self-condemning

c. But not self-sufficient

Strategic Church-Planting (2 Timothy 2:22)

Big Idea: Strategic Church Planting isn’t really about church planting. It’s about Multiplication

1. Multiplication is an invitation into the creative work of God (Get 9:1; 17:6; 35:11)
2. Multiplication is tethered to, but dependent upon, our obedience (Jer 23:3)
3. Multiplication is about Jesus (Luke 9:1-2; 10:1)
4. Multiplication is a work of the Spirit (Acts 1:15; 2:41; 4:4; 5:14; 14:23)
5. Multiplication happens in and through the Church (2 Timothy 2:2)

What does this mean for Monday?
a. Invest with us
b. Give with us
c. Live Sent