Pressed Into Perfection

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Michael Mock
Text: Philippians 3:12-16
Title: Pressed into Perfection

Because Jesus Christ has made us his own, we exhaust our Spirit-given energy in hot pursuit of perfection.
Outline:

1. Put Off Self-Righteousness (vv. 12-13)
   a. Not Sinless (vv. 12-13a)
   i. Application: Humility requires our acknowledgement that we are sinners.
   b. No Regrets (v. 13b)
   i. Don’t Forget the Past!
   ii. Forget the Past!
   iii. Focus on the Promise!
2. Pursue Christ-Righteousness (vv. 12-16)
   a. Eyes on the Call (v. 14)
   b. Exhaust it All (vv. 12b-14)
   i. Press On (v. 12b; cf. also Matt. 5:11; 2 Timothy 3:12)
   ii. Strain Forward (v. 13b)
   iii. Application: Beloved, are you on a mission to know Jesus and to grow in Jesus?
   c. Motive (v. 12)
   i. Application: Press on because Christ pressed on for your perfection.