Think about how many things in your life need a routine maintenance. None of those things get better if left unattended, they only become worse. The same can happen when it comes to our faith. In Philippians 3:12-21, Paul tells us that nothing, especially our relationship with Jesus, gets better if left unattended. In this sermon, Pastor Dave gives us three maintenance questions to ask ourselves. May we forget what lies behind and instead be open to God’s new, reconciling, and freedom in Jesus.
Forgetting What Lies Behind
March 12, 2023 • Dave D'Angelo • Philippians 3:12–21, Hebrews 8:13, Isaiah 43:18–19, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:14–21
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