Philippians 3:12-21 | How to Be a Mature Citizen

From First McKinney Video: Sunday Messages by FirstMcKinney

July 7, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 407

About this episode

Pastor Sam Holm discusses spiritual maturity and the importance of looking to Jesus as our ultimate hope and citizenship.

Philippians 3:12-21 - How to Be a Mature Citizen | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached Jul 5, 2026 In Philippians 3:12-21, Pastor Sam challenged us to ask: Where are you looking for hope when life feels uncertain? While the world points us toward politics, success, or circumstances, Paul points us to Jesus. Followers of Christ are called to look ahead by pursuing spiritual maturity, look around by following and becoming Christlike examples, and look up by remembering that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven. Lasting joy isn't found in the changing things of this world but in the unchanging hope we have in Christ. Maturing followers of Jesus find lasting joy by fixing their eyes on Christ and living as citizens of heaven. Outline: Look Ahead — Press on toward knowing Christ. (Philippians 3:12-16) Look Around — Follow Christlike examples and help others follow Jesus. (Philippians 3:17-19) Look Up — Live with heaven as your true citizenship and eagerly await Christ's return. (Philippians 3:20-21)

People in this episode

Host: Sam Holm

Topics covered

spiritual maturity
citizenship in heaven
following Christ
joy in Christ
Philippians

Keywords

Philippians 3:12-21
mature citizen
hope
spiritual maturity
joy
Christlike examples
citizenship

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Books & works: Philippians