Don't Go Back to What God Freed You From | Rob Thomas

What happens after you get your life back on course? It's one thing to recognize that you've drifted and make a change. It's another thing to protect that change when old habits, distractions, relationships, and pressures begin pulling you back toward where you started. In Week 4 of **Back on Course**, Pastor Rob challenges us not only to get back on course with God, but to intentionally stay there. Spiritual drift doesn't disappear just because we made one good decision. Staying close to God requires us to guard what He's realigned, pay attention to the influences around us, and continue choosing His direction every day. In this message, you'll discover: 👉 Why spiritual drift can return even after a breakthrough 👉 How to guard the areas God has realigned in your life 👉 Why small compromises can slowly pull us off course 👉 How the people around us influence our spiritual direction 👉 Why staying close to God requires intentional choices 👉 Practical ways to protect your spiritual progress God doesn't want you trapped in an endless cycle of drifting away, coming back, and drifting away again. You can build a life that consistently follows His direction. Getting back on course matters. *Staying on course changes everything.* --- 📖 *Scriptures Referenced* • Proverbs 4:23 • Proverbs 13:20 • 1 Corinthians 15:33 • Hebrews 2:1 • Galatians 5:7 • Philippians 3:13-14 --- ⏱️ *Video Chapters* 00:00 – Back on Course: Week 4 02:14 – Getting Back on Course Isn't the End 05:08 – The Drift Will Try to Come Back 08:41 – Guard What God Has Realigned 12:36 – Small Compromises Create Big Drift 16:22 – Protect Your Heart 20:08 – Who Is Influencing Your Direction? 24:17 – The People Around You Matter 28:46 – Don't Go Back to Old Patterns 32:31 – Keep Moving Forward 36:05 – How to Stay on Course 39:18 – What Do You Need to Guard? 41:02 – Prayer & Response --- 👍 Like this video 💬 Comment with what stood out to you 📲 Subscribe for weekly sermons and special services 📤 Share this message with someone who needs encouragement to stay on course. ℹ️ *About Church of the Harvest* Church of the Harvest is a non-denominational Christian church located in Olive Branch, MS, passionate about helping people know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference. We are a life-giving church serving Olive Branch, DeSoto County, and the greater Memphis area. Join us in person or online on Sundays at *9:00 AM or 11:00 AM* as we pursue Jesus and grow together in faith. 🔔 *Stay Connected* At Church of the Harvest, we believe life happens best within community. Visit our Connect Page to learn more about Community Groups, upcoming events, and ways to get connected! 👉 https://harvestob.org/connect 📲 *Follow Us* • Instagram:   / cotharvest   • Facebook:   / harvestob