Main Points

• The Excellency of Knowing Christ: The sermon centers on Philippians 3, particularly verse 10: “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his suffering, being made conformable unto his death.” Elder Wells notes that Paul wrote this letter from a Roman prison facing potential execution, yet regarded all his legalistic, secular credentials as garbage compared to the value of knowing Christ.
• Experiential Knowledge (Ginosko): Elder Wells highlights the Greek word for knowing, ginosko, which means to have a deep, personal, and experiential relationship rather than mere intellectual head knowledge. It requires a personal, hands-on encounter with the presence of God.
• Resurrection Power (Dunamis): The “power” spoken of by Paul is dunamis—a dynamic, supernatural power capable of overtaking natural life. Elder Wells emphasizes that God specializes in resurrecting “dead things” in our modern lives, such as dead marriages, businesses, hopes, or careers.
• The Fellowship of Suffering (Koinonia): The speaker addresses society’s aversion to suffering, noting that true fellowship (koinonia) in this context means sharing in a common cause for Christ. While believers will face persecution and trouble, scriptures like 1 Peter 5:10 assure that after suffering a while, God will establish, strengthen, and settle them.
• Conformity to His Death (Symmorphoo): To be made conformable is tied to the Greek word symmorphoo, denoting an inward character transformation that alters outward life. This requires daily dying to personal, selfish desires so that God can cultivate “much fruit” within the believer, rather than being squeezed into the mold of the world (Romans 12:1).

Overall Message

The sermon serves as a powerful call to move beyond surface-level religion and pursue an intimate, experiential relationship with Jesus Christ. It challenges listeners to evaluate what they are willing to renounce to know Him deeper. By embracing the power of His resurrection, enduring the fellowship of His suffering, and dying daily to self, believers allow the Holy Spirit to transform them from the inside out.

Elder Wells concludes with a practical framework to experience this divine P.O.W.E.R.:

• Pray
• Obedient
• Worship
• Endure
• Rejoice