GOD IS NOT DONE WITH YOU YET
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Philippians 1:6
Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18–19, Job 14:7–9, Romans 8:28, Psalm 138:8
INTRODUCTION:
Life can sometimes hit us so hard that we begin to think our story has ended. Discouragement, failures, delays, and even sin can make us feel like we’ve missed our chance or that God has forgotten us. But the truth is this—God is not done with you yet. His plan for your life is still intact, and He has not changed His mind about you.
Scripture assures us that God, who began a good work in us, is faithful to complete it. The journey may be slow, and the road may be rough, but God is still at work behind the scenes. Even when it seems like everything has fallen apart, God's hand is still moving to bring about His purpose.
In this sermon, we will explore how to recognise God's continued work in our lives, how to respond when life seems stalled, and how to reignite hope knowing that God's final chapter for us is not defeat, but victory.
1. GOD IS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF YOUR STORY
Even when we feel like giving up, God is still writing.
a) God Never Starts What He Won’t Finish (Philippians 1:6)
What God begins, He is committed to completing.
b) Your Future Is in His Hands (Jeremiah 29:11)
His plans are to give you hope and a future, not to harm you.
c) Delays Are Not Denials (Habakkuk 2:3)
God’s timing is perfect, and He never abandons His projects.
d) Every Setback Can Be a Setup for a Comeback (Romans 8:28)
God uses every situation to work for your good and His glory.
Biblical Example: Moses thought he had failed after fleeing Egypt, but God was not done—He called him at 80 to deliver Israel (Exodus 3:1–12).
2. GOD’S MERCY GIVES YOU A SECOND CHANCE
Failure is not final in the hands of a merciful God.
a) God Restores What Is Broken (Joel 2:25)
He can restore the years the locusts have eaten.
b) Even in Weakness, His Grace Is Sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9)
His strength is made perfect in our weakness.
c) God Doesn’t Give Up on You (Lamentations 3:22–23)
His mercies are new every morning; great is His faithfulness.
d) You Are Still Useful to God (Romans 11:29)
The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.
Biblical Example: Peter denied Jesus three times but was later restored and became a key leader in the early Church (John 21:15–17).
3. GOD SPECIALISES IN NEW BEGINNINGS
Your story is not over because God still has new chapters to write.
a) God Makes a Way Where There Is No Way (Isaiah 43:19)
He creates rivers in the desert and paths in the wilderness.
b) There Is Still Hope for a Tree Cut Down (Job 14:7–9)
At the scent of water, it will bud again.
c) The End of a Season Is Not the End of Your Life (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
God works in seasons—wait for the next move.
d) Don’t Judge Your Life by the Present Circumstances (2 Corinthians 4:17)
Today’s affliction is working a greater glory tomorrow.
Biblical Example: Ruth was a widow and a foreigner, but God gave her a new beginning through Boaz, and she became part of the lineage of Christ (Ruth 4:13–17).
4. YOU MUST AGREE WITH GOD’S PLAN TO MOVE FORWARD
Knowing God is not done is powerful—but cooperating with Him is key.
a) Let Go of the Past (Philippians 3:13–14)
Forget what is behind and press toward what is ahead.
b) Trust God Even When You Can’t Understand (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Lean not on your own understanding—acknowledge Him.
c) Obey His Voice Promptly (Isaiah 1:19)
Willing and obedient people eat the best of the land.
d) Stay Connected to God’s Presence (John 15:5)
Without Him, you can do nothing—stay rooted in Him.
Biblical Example: The woman with the issue of blood didn’t give up. She aligned her faith with Jesus’ presence and received her healing (Mark 5:25–34).
CONCLUSION:
God is not done with you yet. No matter where you are in life or what you have been through, God still has a plan, a purpose, and a future for you. Don’t allow discouragement, delay, or defeat to define your destiny. Trust in the One who holds your life in His hands.
He is faithful to complete what He started. The next chapter of your life can be better than the last, not because of your effort, but because of His mercy, grace, and divine power. Keep walking with Him. Keep believing. Your story is still being written—and it will end in glory.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You that You are not done with me yet.
2. Lord, help me to trust Your plan even when I do not understand it.
3. Restore every area of my life that seems broken or delayed.
4. Empower me to align with Your purpose for this new season.
5. Let my life end in glory, not in shame.
