“the successful christian walk”

“The Successful Christian Walk”

• Phil 3:8-21• 1 Tim 6:6-12• Luke 12:15-21• John 5:26-29• Mt 7:13-14Winner!

“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

1. Managing money and possessions, :82. Setting spiritual goals, :8-113. Press on, Forgive, Eye on the prize, :12-144. Improve your Christian walk, :15-195. Know the future, :20-21

How would you rate yourChristian walk?

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“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

#1, Manage money and possessions well, :8a. Ok to be rich: Abraham, Solomon, Jesus tombb. 1 Tim 6:6-12, Don’t let money manage youc. Luke 12:15-21, Be rich toward Godd. Phil 3:8, You can have all my temporary thingse. Mt 6:20, Go for the permanent things!

Is the love of money taking priority overyour love for Jesus?

“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

#2, Set spiritual goals, :8-11 Our heart’s desire a. :8, Know Christ Jesus as Lord- saved b. :9, Have His Righteousness –changed Things we do c. :10a, Know the power of His resurrection d. :10b, Know the fellowship of His suffering Future e. :11, Good resurrection (John 5:26-29)

Do you have any spiritual goals?

“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

#3, Press on, Forgive, Eye on the prize, :12-14 a. :12, Don’t quit (Pioneer 10) b. :13, Forget the past / forgive ourselves

1. Lk 9:62, plowing – looking back2. Mic 7:19, Heb 10:17, if God has forgiven

us….. c. :14, Keep your eye on the prize – hugging Jesus – heaven our destiny

It’s time to forgive yourself!

“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

#4, Improve your Christian walk, :15-19 1. :15. Right attitude 2. :16, High standards 3. :17, Try to be like the Godly 4. :18-19, Beware of pretend Christians

The Christian walk takes Persistence*

“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

#5, Know the future, :20-21 a. :20, citizens now – with passports b. :21, amazing things–

1) actually be home2) totally transformed

Always remember: Soon - we’ll be home with Jesus

“5 Keys to a Successful Christian Walk” Phil 3:8-21

1. Manage money and possessions well, :82. Set spiritual goals, :8-11

a. Know Jesusb. No fear of shining our light for Him

3. Press on, Forgive, Eye on the prize:12-144. Improve our Christian walk, :15-195. Know the future, :20-21

13 "Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. 14 But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road difficult, so few people find it. Matt 7:13-14 (CEB)

Which path are you on?

Our desiresPhil 3:19

Christ’s desires

“The Successful Christian”

How would you rate yourChristian walk?

• Barely hanging on ? Or• Winning big?

“Winner”

Don’t letSatan beat you!