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Joy to You

Christ Supreme 

January, 19 2025

Pastor Terry Fulks 

 

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 

2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order 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 comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 

Philippians 3:1–11 ESV

Here are three insights into the Supremacy of Christ. 

 

  • Nothing rivals Christ the Lord. Why

 

#1 Resurrection–Jesus rose from the dead

9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— 10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection,

 

#2 Jesus is Lord–he is king of kings and Lord of Lords

9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that 

is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 

Philippians 2:9–11 ESV

#3 Jesus is God the creator

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. 

Colossians 1:15–18 ESV 

 

  • Nothing rivals knowing Christ the Lord. 

 

8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ 

10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 

Philippians 3:8-11 ESV 

“To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬ 

 

34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. 36 For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? 37 For what can a man give in return for his soul?

Mark 8:34–37 ESV

 

  • Nothing rivals Christ’s work on your behalf. 3:9 

 

 

19 that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. 20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 

2 Corinthians 5:19–21 ESV 

Quotes: 

“Our works do not generate righteousness, rather our righteousness in Christ generates works.” ~ Martin Luther  

“There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who think they are sinners and the sinners who think they are righteous.” ~ Blaise Pascal

Points to ponder: 

  • The point is for Christ to be prominent in our life and more importantly to be preeminent.
  • Every moment of life comes down to this one question, “Is  my head and heart surrendered to Christ the King?”
  • Priority number one for the followers of Jesus is to make sure we do not drift away from the said posture above. 
  • What is your posture right now? 
  • Would you like to let God know you are ready to surrender to Jesus Christ? 

Connection Prayer:  Lord, I see that you have no rivals and that I should surrender to you. I now, with what faith I have, confess that you Jesus died on the cross for my sins, were buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. I take you as my Savior, Lord, and Leader. Please forgive me of my sins and thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to follow you all the days of my life. Amen.  

Next steps for the new believer: 

  1. If you prayed the connection prayer with me:
  1. Pick up a new believer pack as you leave.
  2. Read John 3, three times before you go to bed tonight. 
  3. Read the gospel of John all the way through by reading about ten verses a day. 

Next steps for the believer:

  1. This week review the sermon notes at least twice. 
  2. Take time to ask God to search your heart for any drifting. 
  3. What is rivaling your devotion to Christ?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  4. In your prayer life make sure you are always asking God to protect you from yourself.  

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