"It's Not Over" - Bro. John A. Putnam
November 09, 2025
Bro. John A. Putnam
In this week’s message, Bro. John A. Putnam brings a word of hope and conviction titled “It’s Not Over.” Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2, Bro. Putnam reminds us that our story isn’t defined by our failures, but by our response to them. Through the story of Alfred Nobel’s transformation, the repentance of King David, and the redemption of John Newton, Bro. Putnam reveals a timeless truth: God’s grace is not finished with you yet. The race is still before you—and the Author and Finisher of your faith is still writing your story. With heartfelt urgency, he calls believers to get back up—to wash, to worship, and to move forward. Because it’s not what you’ve done, but how you respond to the mercy of God that determines your future. Even in failure, God is still faithful; even in brokenness, His grace can rebuild. If you’ve fallen, doubted, or wondered whether your mistakes have disqualified you, this message will remind you: it’s not over until God says it’s over. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!
Episode Notes
Main Point: Your story isn’t finished until God says it’s finished—your response determines your outcome.
- Life’s greatest trials don’t define you; your response to them does. God isn’t looking for perfection—He’s looking for persistence.
- History and Scripture alike show that the defining factor between failure and redemption is how we respond to the moments that confront us.
- Like David, Peter, and Paul, we may stumble and fall, but God’s mercy offers restoration if we respond in repentance and faith.
- The message of “It’s Not Over” is one of divine hope: if you’re still breathing, grace is still available.
Key Scriptures:
- Hebrews 12:1–2 – “Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.”
- Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
- Micah 7:8 – “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise.”
- John 21:17 – “Feed my sheep.”
- Acts 2:38 – “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”
Major Themes:
- Response Defines Legacy – You aren’t remembered for the fall, but for what you do after it.
- Repentance Over Regret – Regret keeps you stuck; repentance gets you moving toward God again.
- Grace After Failure – David, Peter, and Paul all found that it’s not over when grace is still available.
- Keep Running the Race – The race of faith isn’t about speed—it’s about endurance and direction.
- God Finishes What He Starts – Jesus is both the Author and the Finisher of your story; He doesn’t abandon unfinished work.
Reflection Questions:
- How do I typically respond when I fall short—do I run from God or back to Him?
- What does my current “response” say about my trust in God’s grace?
- Have I allowed the enemy to convince me that my story is over when God says it’s not?
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