Experience Jesus

Mar 1, 2026 · Apostle Flourish Peters

Summary

Philippians 3:9 reminds us that true righteousness is a gift from God, rooted in the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, rather than a product of our own efforts or adherence to the law. This message calls believers to be "consumed with Christ," emphasizing that our relationship with Him is not about religious performance but about a vital union that transforms our lives. When our passion is centered on Christ, we find that the supernatural becomes our everyday reality, empowered by grace. The teaching emphasizes that experiencing Jesus is not about religious performance but about a "vital union" with Him. The believer is encouraged to live with the consciousness that they have been authorized to use the name of Jesus and that they live "out of" that name. The sermon highlights that when a believer's passion is correctly placed on Christ, the "supernatural becomes natural," and the struggles of the flesh are replaced by the empowerment of grace. The Gift of Righteousness: Righteousness is presented not as a goal to be achieved, but as a standing already granted through Christ's faithfulness. The Authority of the Name: Believers are authorized to use the name of Jesus, which is above every other name, as their primary tool for prayer and spiritual warfare. Super-Abundance and Increase: The sermon concludes with a strong prophetic decree of "super abundance," declaring that the hand of God will be visible in the believer's affairs, leading to increase "like never before." Heart Knowledge over Head Knowledge: The speaker urges the congregation to move the truths of the Gospel from their heads to their hearts, ensuring that their identity in Christ becomes a lived reality. Philippians 3:9, Psalm 23:6, Philippians 2:9-11

This week

  • Renounce Self-Righteousness: This week, intentionally stop trying to "earn" God’s favor through your behavior and instead thank Him for the righteousness that is yours by faith in Jesus.
  • Exercise Your Legal Authority: When faced with a challenge, do not pray from a place of defeat; use the Name of Jesus boldly, recognizing that you have been authorized to use it.
  • Expect "Super-Abundance": Align your expectations with the prophetic decree of the service. Look for "the hand of God" in your finances and opportunities, speaking life over your "super abundance