Pressing On (Philippians 3:12-14) - 6/21/26

People do not drift into spiritual maturity; they are intentional and determined. They press on in Christ through devotion, discipline, and diligence.

Devotion: Christ Must Be the Goal – v. 12

• Christ pursued us before we pursued Him.

• A godly father’s life is centered on Christ.

• Devotion flows from grace, not guilt.

• Matthew 6:33; Colossians 3:1-3; John 15:1-11
  

What has more of your heart than Christ right now? Reorder your priorities and pursue Him first.

Discipline: Growth Requires Intentional Effort – v. 13

• Spiritual growth does not happen by accident.

• Leave past failures and successes behind.

• Godly men train themselves for godliness.

• 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
  

A Simple Plan for Spiritual Growth (15 MIN A DAY)

1. Read the Bible for 5 Minutes

• Get up 15 min and find a spot. Do not look at your phone.

• Read a portion of Scripture.

• Ask

  • What does this teach me about God?

  • What does this teach me about myself?

  • Is there something to obey, avoid, believe, or apply today?
    

2. Read a Good Christian Book for 5 Minutes

• Learn from faithful believers who have walked before you.

• Feed your mind with truth and wisdom.
  

3. Pray and Reflect for 5 Minutes

• Thank God for what you read.

• Pray through the truths you learned.

• Think about your day.

• Ask: How can I live this out today?
  

Then…WIN THE DAY

We don’t drift into godliness. We pursue it. And by God’s grace, small daily disciplines produce long-term spiritual growth.

Where do you need greater discipline this week… God’s Word, prayer, purity, your speech, your time, or leading your family?

Diligence: Faithful Fathers Keep Pressing On – v. 14

• The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint.

• Faithfulness matters more than perfection.

• God calls His people to persevere.

• Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:18: Galatians 6:6-10
  

Where are you tempted to quit? Keep praying, keep leading, keep trusting Christ, and keep pressing on.

The What Now

1. Pursue Christ Above Everything Else – Make Christ your greatest priority. Let your family see that He has your heart before anything else.

2. Practice Daily Spiritual Discipline – Spend time in God’s Word, pray consistently, and lead your home intentionally. Growth does not happen by accident.

3. Keep Pressing On – Do not quit when you fail, grow weary, or become discouraged. Trust Christ, get back up, and keep moving forward.

A godly father is not a perfect father. He is a man who keeps pressing on in Christ through devotion, discipline, and diligence.