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Failure does not have to be the end of your usefulness to God. Pastor Chris Teien explains how Philippians 3 points believers away from perfectionism, regret, and spiritual discouragement toward the grace of Christ and the hope of pressing forward. Learn how to restart your progress, move beyond your past, refocus your pursuits, and keep your eyes on the prize.

In This Message

1. Restart Your Progress
   (Philippians 3:12–13)
   Paul admits that he has not already reached perfection, but he keeps pressing forward in Christ. This section reminds listeners that the Christian life is about ongoing growth, not pretending to have everything together.
2. Restart Your Past
   (Philippians 3:13; Genesis 50:20; 1 Corinthians 10:13)
   Forgetting the past does not mean erasing everything that happened, but it does mean refusing to let failure, regret, or pain control the future. Pastor Chris explains how forgiveness, repentance, and God’s grace help believers move forward instead of staying trapped by what went wrong.
3. Restart Your Pursuits
   (Philippians 3:13–14; 1 Corinthians 9:22–27)
   Paul presses on toward what lies ahead, pursuing Christ with purpose and discipline. This point encourages listeners to reconsider their priorities, habits, relationships, and spiritual goals so they can focus on what God has called them to do.
4. Restart Your Prize
   (Philippians 3:14; 1 John 3:2; 1 Corinthians 9:24–27)
   The Christian life is lived with eternity in view. This section points to the heavenly prize of being with Christ, being made like Him, and hearing the Lord’s approval after a life spent faithfully following Him

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I hope this message helps you understand and apply God’s Word. Find sermon transcripts at Well.faith, learn more at ChrisTeien.com, or come visit us at Rockwell Church in Virginia, Minnesota. If this message encouraged you, I’d love to hear from you at wellfaith24@gmail.com.