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Pathway To Joy - Part 8: I Want To Know Christ

Bruce Shellhamer · August 9, 2026

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Pathway To Joy - Part 8: I Want To Know Christ By Pastor Bruce Shellhamer

Philippians 3:1–11 1 Samuel 16:7 Ephesians 2:10 John 21:15 Philippians 3:8–9 Philippians 3:10–11 1 Corinthians 15:42–44 1 Corinthians 15:52–57 Romans 10:9

What “ifs” or “conditions” do you put on relationships?

What “ifs” or “conditions” do you put on yourself in order to ‘earn’ God’s love?

What obstacles do we put in-between people and Jesus’ love?

Who in your life needs to know that you are for them no matter what?

In Christ we are free to live as an expression of our love for God because of His unconditional love for us, rather than trying to earn or deserve his love or prove our worth.

Are there things you do because you think God will love you more if you do them?

Is anything more important to me than Christ, as indicated by the way I spend my time, energy, or money?

"To know Christ” implies an interpersonal relationship, not a comprehension of facts.

“refers to human knowledge of and obedience to God’s revelation of himself”

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In Christ we are free to live as an expression of our for God because of His unconditional love for us, rather than trying to earn or deserve his love or prove our worth.

In Christ we are free to live as an expression of our love for God because of His unconditional for us, rather than trying to earn or deserve his love or prove our worth.

Is anything more important to me than , as indicated by the way I spend my time, energy, or money?

"To Christ” implies an interpersonal relationship, not a comprehension of facts.

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Philippians 3:1–11
1 Samuel 16:7
Ephesians 2:10
John 21:15
Philippians 3:8–9
Philippians 3:10–11
1 Corinthians 15:42–44
1 Corinthians 15:52–57
Romans 10:9

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