Keys to Passionately Pursuing Christ
Series: Light In the Darkness
April 18, 2021
Ron Burtz
The goal and purpose of the Christian life is to magnify Christ and display His glory. Passionately pursuing Christ requires a sober self-assessment, a sustained effort, a solid foundation, a singular focus, a steady gaze and a sanctified attitude of perseverance.
Episode Notes
Series: Light In the Darkness
Title: Keys to Passionately Pursuing Christ
Text: Philippians 3:12-16
A word picture for an authentic follower of Christ: A Magnifying Glass
Ps. 34:3 “Come, magnify the Lord with me.”
Pursuing Christ requires:
1. A sober self-assessment vv. 12a, 13a
2. A sustained effort vv. 12b, 14a
3. A solid foundation v. 12c
4. A singular focus v. 13b
5. A steady gaze v. 14b
6. A sanctified attitude vv. 15-16
“Give me one pure and holy passion, Give me one magnificent obsession, Give me one glorious ambition for my life, To know and follow hard after You.”
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