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Series: “A Journey of Joy”

“The Joy of the Journey”

Philippians 3:7-18

The Blessing: Each one of us can grow in our quest to know Christ
 by following Paul’s _____________ for the race of life. 

                Strategy #1 God’s plan for the race of life is _________________ not perfection.

Philippians 2:12a; 1 Peter 2:1-2; 2 Peter 3:18; Ephesians 4:11-16

Encouragement: Men’s Group begins Friday morning Oct. 6^th

                Strategy #2 As you run, _______ from the past, but leave it behind. 

                Philippians 3:13b; Galatians 1:13-17; 1 Corinthians 15:9-11

        Forget the days of _____________ ! Acts 8:1-3; Galatians 1:13-17

        Forget the days of _____________ ! Philippians 3:4-9; Acts 9-28

Challenge: Lets get specific!

Strategy #3 The _________ is promising, therefore, run with hope.

Philippians 3:12b; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:1-14

Reflection: Are you running with hope?

Strategy #4 Let the _________  provide motivation for running.

Philippians 3:14; 1 Corinthians 9:24; Romans 8:29;

2 Thessalonians 2:14; Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

        Our reward - Matthew 25:21; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

        Our perfection - 1 John 3:1-3; Romans 8:29-30

Strategy #5 Run _____________ maintaining God’s standard.

Philippians 3:16; Galatians 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Timothy 2:5