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Jun 2025
25 m

I Choose Hope - Pursuing Hope, Part 1

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For many, finding hope in success, fame, or wealth has proven futile. For others, hope in a person has proved disappointing and painful. So, if you're looking for hope that actually delivers, where do you look? Join Chip to find out.

Introduction: Spirituality and the pursuit of hope

  • For many, finding and experiencing lasting HOPE in external success, rewards, fame, and wealth have proved futile.
  • For others, seeking lasting HOPE in a person or persons has proved painful and disappointing.
  • As a result, the vast majority of people on the earth (all non-atheists) seek lasting HOPE via some pathway to spiritual development and maturity.

Question: How do we pursue HOPE in a world filled with pseudo-spirituality?

The Answer: Philippians 3:12-16

3 Takeaways concerning spiritual maturity:

  1. Spiritual maturity does not mean we are PERFECT (or will ever be in this life).Philippians 3:12
  2. Spiritual maturity does mean our lives are characterized by a PASSIONATE PURSUIT of knowing and becoming like Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
  3. Spiritual maturity does mean our lives will exhibit significant SPIRITUAL PROGRESS within and without.Philippians 3:15-16

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