The Surpassing Worth

This week’s texts from Scripture are:

• Philippians 3:7-14

• Matthew 17:1-19

Sermon Outline:

1. A Life Captivated (Philippians 3:7–9)

   • Paul’s résumé vs. Christ’s righteousness

   • Counting everything as loss

   • Righteousness that comes through faith

   2. Pressing On Because We Are His (Philippians 3:12–14)

   • Christ has made us His own

   • Forgetting what lies behind

   • Straining toward the upward call

   • “They saw no one but Jesus only.”

Application Questions…

Comprehension Questions

(These will help you open the scriptures and understand the text.)

1. What does the word “Epiphany” mean, and how does the Church calendar shape discipleship?

2. What accomplishments did Paul list in Philippians 3?

3. What does Paul mean by counting everything as “loss” or “rubbish”?

4. Where does true righteousness come from, according to Philippians 3:9?

5. What two actions describe “pressing on” in verses 13–14??

Life Application

1. What would be on your personal “résumé” that you are tempted to trust in?

2. What feels most difficult for you to count as a loss compared to Christ?

3. When do you most struggle with pride? When do you most struggle with shame?

4. How does knowing that righteousness comes through faith change your daily life?

5. What past failure still tries to define you?

6. What present struggle makes it hard to press on?

7. In what ways has Christ already shown that He has made you His own?

8. What practical step would help you “strain forward” spiritually this season?

9. How can you more intentionally “listen to Him” this week?

10. What would it look like for your life to reflect that Jesus is of surpassing worth?

If you have questions about this sermon, please don't hesitate to reach out to David.