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Union Chapel - Sermons

Union Chapel - Sermons

Reaching for the Goal

Jun 14, 2026 · 25 min · 10 segments

Reaching for the Goal **Preacher:** McDonald Nzua **Sunday Morning** **Date: 14th June 2026** **Passage…

Reaching for the Goal **Preacher:** McDonald Nzua **Sunday Morning** **Date: 14th June 2026** **Passage: Philippians 3:12-14**

Reaching for the Goal **Preacher:** McDonald Nzua **Sunday Morning** **Date: 14th June 2026** **Passage…

Speakers: McDonald NzuaHost

Top entities: Paul the Apostle×39 Jesus×50 God×20 Christianity×8 Preacher

Scripture Reading – Philippians 3:12-140:00 – 1:33

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McDonald NzuaHost

0:00

This morning's reading is coming from Philippians chapter three.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:04

I'll read from verse 12 through to verse 14.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:14

This is the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit writing to the Philippians.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:22

And in Philippians chapter three he says this.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:27

Not that I have already obtained this or I'm already perfect, but I press on to make it my own because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:38

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own, but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:49

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:57

I'll read again.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:00

Not that I have already obtained this or I am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:10

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own, but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal that lies ahead.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:24

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:31

This is the word of the Lord.

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94%39 mentions
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81%50 mentions
GodEntitySupreme being
69%20 mentions
ChristianityEntityReligion
56%8 mentions
PreacherEntity
44%1 mention
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31%1 mention
BibleBookReligious text
19%2 mentions
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6%1 mention

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Spiritual GrowthPersonal Development
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Biblical InterpretationReligion > Christianity > Scripture
JoyReligion > Christianity > Faith
SalvationReligion > Christianity > Theology > Grace
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GraceReligion > Christianity > Theology
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ChristianityReligion
Christian LivingReligion > Christianity > Faith > Joy
Letters of PaulReligion > Christianity > Scripture > Biblical Interpretation
Goal SettingPersonal Development > Spiritual Growth
Overcoming ChallengesPersonal Development > Spiritual Growth > Goal Setting
Pursuing PurposePersonal Development > Spiritual Growth > Goal Setting > Overcoming Challenges
ScriptureReligion > Christianity

Scripture Reading – Philippians 3:12-140:00 – 1:33

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:00

This morning's reading is coming from Philippians chapter three.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:04

I'll read from verse 12 through to verse 14.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:14

This is the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit writing to the Philippians.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:22

And in Philippians chapter three he says this.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:27

Not that I have already obtained this or I'm already perfect, but I press on to make it my own because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:38

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own, but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:49

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

0:57

I'll read again.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:00

Not that I have already obtained this or I am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:10

Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own, but one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal that lies ahead.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:24

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

M

McDonald NzuaHost

1:31

This is the word of the Lord.