The moment you think you’ve “made it” is the moment you risk drifting backward—forward momentum is essential for every Christian. Today, Pastor Jonathan Laurie shares how returning to the basics keeps you spiritually grounded and thriving.

Notes:

Focus verse - Philippians 3:7–21

#1 Forward Is Fundamental
 
Philippians 3:12 (NLT)
I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.
 
Acts 2:42 (NKJV)
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship,
in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
 
We will never outgrow the fundamentals:
Read your Bible
Pray
Go to church
Share your faith
 
These are the weapons of our spiritual warfare.
 
The same basics that started your walk will sustain your walk.
 
#2 Forward Requires Focus
 
Philippians 3:13 (NLT)
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
 
Hebrews 12:1–2 (NLT)
 
Keeping our eyes on Jesus.
 
Paul said, “This one thing I do… I press on. I forget the things behind me.”
Philippians 3:13–14
 
Habakkuk 3:18 (NLT)
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
 
#3 Forward Means Action
 
Philippians 3:14 (NLT)
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
 
Philippians 3:15 (NLT)
Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.
 
Proverbs 4:25–27 (NLT)
 
Get into a small group.
 
Sign up to volunteer.
 
Give with generosity.
 
Share your faith.

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org.

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. 

The moment you think you&rsquo;ve &ldquo;made it&rdquo; is the moment you risk drifting backward&mdash;forward momentum is essential for every Christian. Today, Pastor Jonathan Laurie shares how returning to the basics keeps you spiritually grounded and thriving.
Notes:
Focus verse - Philippians 3:7&ndash;21
#1 Forward Is Fundamental &nbsp; Philippians 3:12 (NLT) I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. &nbsp; Acts 2:42 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. &nbsp; We will never outgrow the fundamentals: Read your Bible Pray Go to church Share your faith &nbsp; These are the weapons of our spiritual warfare. &nbsp; The same basics that started your walk will sustain your walk. &nbsp; #2 Forward Requires Focus &nbsp; Philippians 3:13 (NLT) No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, &nbsp; Hebrews 12:1&ndash;2 (NLT) &nbsp; Keeping our eyes on Jesus. &nbsp; Paul said, &ldquo;This one thing I do&hellip; I press on. I forget the things behind me.&rdquo; Philippians 3:13&ndash;14 &nbsp; Habakkuk 3:18 (NLT) Yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! &nbsp; #3 Forward Means Action &nbsp; Philippians 3:14 (NLT) I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. &nbsp; Philippians 3:15 (NLT) Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. &nbsp; Proverbs 4:25&ndash;27 (NLT) &nbsp; Get into a small group. &nbsp; Sign up to volunteer. &nbsp; Give with generosity. &nbsp; Share your faith.
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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>&nbsp;

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.