How to Seize the Future

Written By Tim Lewis

SERIES:  ERASE THE DEBT/EMBRACE THE FUTURE (1 TIM. 6:7–9)

TITLE: How to Seize the Future 

TEXT: Philippians 3:12–16 MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim

I. My dissatisfaction with the present. (vv. 3:12–13a; Phil. 3:7–11)

II. My devotion to His purpose. (vv. 3:13b; Neh. 6:3; James 1:8; Ps. 27:4; Mark 10:21)

III. My direction of pursuit. (vv. 3:13c; Luke 9:62; Heb. 10:17; 1 Tim. 1:12–17)

IV. My determination in my person. (vv. 3:14; Phil. 2:12–13; John 15:5)

V. My discipline in my life. (vv. 3:15–16; 2 Tim. 2:5; 1 Cor. 9:24–27; Rom. 14:10–12; Heb. 12:1–2)

Take Aways:

1. I’m not “perfect” yet, but I want to be.

2. I will devote myself to His purpose for my life and my church.

3. I will look to the future and live in the present.

4. I will daily trust God.

5. I will discipline my whole person to know and obey God.

Tim Lewis

Tim has served as the senior pastor of Bethel for over 30 years. He is passionate about preaching the Gospel and loves this church dearly. Tim and his wife Cristie have four adult children and many grandchildren.

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