Philippians 3:7-11 (NIV)*

7 But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

I.       Introduction:

II.    Share The Priorities of  Christian Faith: A Supreme Value

A.    Having Transformed Values

1.      Values Turned Upside Down

2.      Values Changed For Christ

B.     Having A Singular Focus

1.      Nothing Else Can Compare

2.      One Thing Alone Considered Supreme

III. Share The Reliance of Christian Faith: A Superior Confidence

A.    Faith In Yourself Is Worthless

1.      Depending On A Righteousness Of Your Own

2.      Depending On A Righteousness Based On Law

3.      Depending On A Righteousness That Is Rubbish

B.     Faith In Christ Is Priceless

1.      Depending On A Righteousness That Offers Christ

2.      Depending On A Righteousness Based On Faith

3.      Depending On A Righteousness Given By God

IV. Share The Intimacy of Christian Faith: A Special Relationship

A.    An Intimate Knowledge of Christ

1.      Knowing Christ Personally

2.      Knowing The Power Of Christ’s Resurrection

3.      Knowing The Fellowship Of Christ’s Suffering

B.     An Intimate Union With Christ

1.      United With Him In His Death: Imitation

2.      United With Him In His Resurrection: Expectation

V.    Conclusion: