Sermon Notes
Series: Progress. Process. Possibilities.
Focus: You’re Not Ready Yet | Process Requires A Process
Key Scriptures
3 John 1:2 (KJV)
• “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.”
• Romans 8:28
• James 2:17
• Ephesians 1:8–11
• Proverbs (The fool says there is no God)
• “There is a way that seems right…” (Proverbs 14:12)
Core Theme
Success is not just about what you know—it is directly connected to your relationship with God and your spiritual maturity.
Key Points
1. Success Begins With Knowing God
• True success starts with a relationship with God
• Prosperity is tied to the condition of your soul
• You cannot separate spiritual growth from life success
2. Spiritual Maturity Determines Your Level of Success
• God will not give you more than your relationship can sustain
• Delays are often development, not denial
• Some things we desire, we are not yet prepared to handle
3. Misusing Intelligence Can Distance You From God
• We can think ourselves out of God’s proximity
• Truth exists whether we believe it or not
• Success begins with acknowledging God, not reasoning Him away
4. You Can Live a Life God Permits or One He Prefers
• A permitted life = self-directed decisions
• A preferred life = alignment with God’s will
• Not everything that works is God’s best
5. God Is Working Things Out (Even When You Don’t See It)
• When aligned with God, all things work together for good
• You don’t need to understand “how”—you need to trust “that”
• Your current situation is not your final outcome
6. Your Story Is Not Over
• Every life has difficult chapters
• Some chapters are self-written, others are external
• God is still writing your story
7. Progress Requires Movement
• Progress is not intention—it is action
• Speaking, planning, or desiring is not progress
• Faith becomes active when you move
James 2:17
• “Faith without works is dead.”
8. Progress Always Requires a Process
• We often want results without process
• God may be waiting on your participation
• You must align your behavior with your prayers
9. Faith Must Become Trust
• Faith is based on what you’ve seen
• Trust is required when you’ve never seen it before
• Trust keeps you steady in unfamiliar seasons
10. Success Has a Danger
• Success can create self-reliance
• You may begin to feel like you don’t need God
• Everything you have is by grace—not just effort
11. God Has Already Established Your Future
Ephesians 1:8–11
• God has already purposed your success
• Your inheritance is already prepared
• You must mature into what already belongs to you
12. The Fullness of Time
• God moves when time is “full”
• What He promised develops before it appears
• When it’s ready, it will be revealed
13. The Holy Spirit Seals and Authenticates You
• The Holy Spirit confirms your identity in God
• You are protected and secured spiritually
• You belong to God—fully and permanently
Practical Application
• Strengthen your relationship with God daily
• Stop relying only on intention—start taking action
• Ask God not just what, but how
• Align your life with God’s will, not just your desires
• Trust God even when the process is unclear
• Stay humble in seasons of success
Closing Thought
God has already prepared your success—your responsibility is to grow, trust, and step into it.
