Sermon Text: Philippians 3:13-14 13 “13 Brothers

and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken

hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind

and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on

toward the goal to win the prize for which God has

called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Sermon Title: Destined for Destiny!

Point 1: The ___________ Before Destiny

Rom 8:18 18 “ I consider that our present sufferings

are not worth comparing with the glory that will be

revealed in us.

Prov 24:16 16 “for though the righteous fall seven

times, they rise again,

but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.

Point 2: The __________ Before Destiny

1Pet 4:12-14 12 “12 Dear friends, do not be surprised

at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as

though something strange were happening to you.

13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the

sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed

when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted

because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the

Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

Point 3: A ______________ with Destiny

Gal 6:9 9 “

9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the

proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Life Application:

1.Expect Some Delays and Difficult Days

2. Don't Give up Before the Promise

3. Trials Don’t Last Forever