June 8, 2014
Passage:  Philippians 3:1-11
Speaker:  Pastor Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Live life fully committed to Jesus.

I. Passion drives us to excellence.
            A. There is passion in sports.
            B. There is passion in art.
            C. There is passion in business.
            D. There is passion in war.

II. Passion comes from knowing our Lord.
            A. We remind ourselves of great truths.  (1-3)
            B. We make the sacrifices for greater things.  (4-8)
            C. We now are found in Christ.  (9-11)
                        1.  Faith draws us to Christ.
                        2.  Love keeps us in Christ.
                        3.  Hope rests in the work of Christ.

III. We manifest our passion differently.
            A. We all have different personalities.
            B. We all live life in unique ways.
            C. But we all keep Jesus as Lord.