You’re Still Not Done
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· 6 viewsIn this message from Philippians 3, we’re reminded that the Christian life is not about arriving—it’s about pressing forward. Paul shows us that everything behind us is a loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. Even in hardship, he chooses to forget what’s behind and reach for what’s ahead. This message calls us to live in the tension of potential, always moving forward in faith and never stopping short of all God has for us.
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Opening Framework:
Opening Framework:
Mission Trip Update - Series Intro - Summer Mixtape
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14
Message Title: You’re still not done
Prayer
Transition Statement
Me: Car Rotors
Me: Car Rotors
You ever felt stuck between where you thought you’d be… and where you actually are? Like you know there’s more—but the middle part is just messing with your mind?”
We: We all face situations where we see potential—but then life happens. The middle gets messy, and suddenly that potential feels far off or even impossible.
We: We all face situations where we see potential—but then life happens. The middle gets messy, and suddenly that potential feels far off or even impossible.
Marriage/Relationships
The church (maybe even THIS church)
Goals in life
Personal growths
We can feel ashamed of what’s behind us… scared of how far we have to go… “Maybe this is as good as it gets”
The problem isn’t that we didn’t see potential… it’s that we didn’t expect the middle to be this painful.
God:
God:
- Paul is writing from prison - literally where most people would feel defeated and quit
- If anyone had a right to say “I’ve done enough” it was Paul
- Yet he says “I havn;t arrived, I’m not done, I’m still going”
Philippians 3:7-8 - “Whatever was gain I know consider loss”
“Everything that used to define me doesn’t anymore” - Status, success, reputation… and its a loss.
The past, even the good parts, doesn’t compare to what you’re reaching for in Christ
Philippians 3:10 - “I want to know Christ”
Personal, intimate… not theology or info
Focusing on continual growth, not arrival
Philippians 3:12 - He’s pressing on BECAUSE he is saved.
Humility that it’s all because of Jesus… but Urgency because of Jesus
Philippians 3:13-14 - Forgetting what’s behind & straining for what’s ahead
He isn’t defined by what’s happened. Success or failure.
Straining/Reaching shows the tension of this action.
Because the goal is not arrival it’s daily pursuit
Spiritual maturity isn’t about arriving—it’s about daily chasing.
You: Where have you… slowed down, gotten comfortable, or lost sight of the goal?
You: Where have you… slowed down, gotten comfortable, or lost sight of the goal?
You stopped hoping for freedom from your struggle
You stopped believing your marriage could be any different
You stopped believing your dating history
You started to think you have enough from God
2 Kings 13: 17-19 - Elisha / Jehoash / Arrows
We: We’re a church that reaches for Jesus daily
We: We’re a church that reaches for Jesus daily
Alter Call:
Alter Call:
