Date: 6/7/20
Series: Joy No Matter, Part 11
Scripture: Phil 3:1-11
Title: “The Exchange”

Series bottom line: God pours out his grace and peace in and through us as we show and tell the good news no matter what. Today’s Bottom line: Rejoice in the Lord as you exchange your self-confidence for Savior-confidence no matter what.Intro

What are you placing your confidence in for salvation? For eternal life? For abundant life?

I. Put Little Confidence in Your Spiritual Adversaries (3:1-3)

They are dangerous (1-2)

They possess an unworthy character (dogs)

They practice ungodly conduct (evil workers)

They promote unrestrained confusion (mutilators)

They are deceived (3)

Genuine believers are devoted to worship in the Spirit

Genuine believers are delighted in the Savior

Genuine believers deny works for salvation

II. Put No Confidence in Your Self Achievements (3:4-6)

You cannot trust you rituals for salvation (5)

You cannot trust your race for salvation (5)

You cannot trust your religion for salvation (5-6)

You cannot trust your righteousness for salvation (6)

III. Put ALL Confidence in Your Savior’s Accomplishments (3:7-11)