24/05/2026
Sunday Service 24//05//2026
Minister: Pastor Paul.O Aluko
( Byazhin District Apostle)
Topic: That I may know HIm and the power of His Resurrection
Texts: Phillipians 3: 10
Introduction
The apostle Paul statement after many years of serving Christ. Though He had achievements, revelations, and experiences, his greatest desire was still to know Christ more deeply. This shows that the christian life is a continuous journey of intimacy, growth, and transformation in Christ. Paul desired not only knowledge about Christ, but personal experience of His resurrection power and a life fully surrendered to him
Meaning of this statement
1. Hunger for deeper relationship with Christ-:
Paul desired intimate fellowship with Christ beyond religion and tradition.
Psalm 42:1, Jeremiah 29:13
2. Spiritual passion and pursuit-: This statement reveals a burning passion to continually pursue God regardless of previous accomplishments. Phillippians 3:13-14, Matthew 5:6
3. Desire for divine power-: Paul longed to experience the same power of resurrection, the power that raised Jesus from the dead. Romans 8:11, Ephesian 1: 18-20
4. Total surrender and identification with Christ-: He was willing to share in Christ's suffering and become conformable to his death. Galatians 2:20; Luke 9:23
5. Life long commitment to spiritual growth -: Paul understood that knowing Christ is progressive and never ends. Hoses 6:3; 2 Peter 3:18
The implications of this statement on the Church today.
1. The Church must pursue relationship above religion. John 15:4-5
2. The Church must depend on resurrection power. Acts 1:8
3. Believers must embrace sacrifice and commitment. 2 Timothy 3:12
4. The Church must continually grow spiritually. Hebrew 6:1
5. The Church must reflect the life Christ. Matthew 5:16
Conclusion
As we seek to know Him more, His resurrection power will stren6us to love victorious and impactful Christian life.
Redemption hymnal 394.
394. MORE ABOUT JESUS WOULD I KNOW
“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord” Hosea 6:3
1.More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love Who died for me.
Chorus
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love Who died for me.
2.More about Jesus let me learn,
More of His holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me.
3.More about Jesus; in His Word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing His voice in every line,
Making each faithful saying mine.
4.More about Jesus; on His throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More of His kingdom’s sure increase;
More of His coming, Prince of Peace.