Joy Found in Christ

Ashland Church of Christ
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Pastor Collin Brennan

January 11, 2025

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Joy Found in Christ

Philippians 3:1–11 | Pastor Collin Brennan

Joy Found in Christ continues our journey through Philippians by drawing a clear distinction between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him. Paul reminds the church that joy is not rooted in achievements, religious credentials, or outward obedience, but in a living, ongoing relationship with Christ.

Paul issues a warning against false teachers who twist the gospel into a works-based faith. Using his own impressive religious résumé, he demonstrates that if righteousness could be earned, he would qualify. Yet he boldly declares that all of it is loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus as Lord.

This passage centers on a transformed identity—one no longer defined by past accomplishments, failures, or labels, but by faith in Christ alone. True joy flows from surrender, from counting everything else as secondary, and from anchoring life in the power of Christ’s resurrection. Knowing Christ is not a one-time encounter but a lifelong pursuit marked by grace, perseverance, and hope.

Key Themes

Joy is found in relationship, not religion
Faith in Christ, not works, secures righteousness
Our identity is rooted in Christ, not our past
The resurrection power of Jesus shapes both present life and future hope

Sermon Takeaways

True Joy Is Found in Knowing Christ Joy is not circumstantial—it grows from daily relationship through Scripture and prayer.
Count Everything as Loss Anything that competes with Christ must be surrendered. He is not an addition to life; He is the center.
Identity in Christ, Not the Past Achievements, failures, trauma, and labels do not define us. In Christ, we are made new.

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