Joel Osteen - How Bad Do You Want It?

About this sermon

Stop letting delays talk you out of your dreams. Discover how relentless faith unlocks God's supernatural power. When setbacks, rejection, and delays align against you, it is easy to lose your passion and settle for mediocrity. In this inspiring message, Joel Osteen shares how maintaining a made up mind enables you to outlast opposition and step into the fullness of your destiny. Through powerful biblical accounts at 03:03 and 05:38, Joel Osteen illustrates how God honors those who refuse to take no for an answer. By aligning your natural efforts with faith in Jesus, you position yourself for breakthrough and restoration at Lakewood Church and beyond. To continue growing in your spiritual walk, consider watching The Power of I Am and Trusting God's Timing. "If you're going to reach your destiny, you have to have a made up mind." This message speaks directly to anyone struggling with persistent delays, career rejections, or long-standing personal battles that feel impossible to overcome. If you are tempted to surrender your dreams or accept mediocrity because of surrounding circumstances, this teaching will reignite your determination. By aligning your mindset with divine promises, you will discover the strength to push past opposition and claim your breakthrough. Q: How do I keep believing God when facing constant rejection and delay? A: Build a warrior mentality by focusing on God's promises rather than temporary circumstances, trusting that consistent faith outlasts every form of opposition. Q: What does the Bible say about persistent faith during hard times? A: Scripture demonstrates through figures like David and Bartimaeus that relentless pursuit and refusal to settle activate God's supernatural intervention in your life. Q: How can I overcome the temptation to give up on my dreams? A: Dig deep, take practical steps in the natural, and rely on God's strength to push past discomfort, knowing your destiny is worth the effort. Q: Why do delays and obstacles happen when pursuing God's promises? A: Challenges often serve as tests to refine your faith and build the spiritual courage required to sustain the higher levels God has prepared. Q: What role does personal discipline play in seeing spiritual breakthroughs? A: God requires you to do what you can in the natural—rolling away the stone—before He releases His supernatural power to perform the miracle. 1. Mark 10:46-52 - Persistent faith unlocks miraculous healing and sight. 2. 1 Samuel 16:13 - Divine anointing sustains you through hidden field seasons. 3. Matthew 5:6 - Spiritual hunger guarantees divine fulfillment and blessing. 4. James 2:26 - Active works demonstrate and validate true living faith. 00:00 How to keep believing God when facing impossible delays 01:28 How to develop a warrior mentality against life opposition 03:03 What David teaches us about outlasting unfair circumstances 05:38 How Bartimaeus received his miracle through relentless shouting 07:45 Why ignoring negative voices unlocks your personal breakthrough 09:05 What distinguished Daniel from others in times of testing 11:37 Why rolling away the stone activates supernatural miracles 15:38 How persistent action transforms a wish into reality 20:38 How shifting your desire empowers immediate personal change 26:25 Simple prayer to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior If you are in need of prayer today, our ministry team would love to stand in faith with you. Reach out to us here: https://joelosteen.com/prayer Subscribe to receive weekly messages of hope, encouragement, and inspiration from Joel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxWyn4rfcI2H9APhfUIB1Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow #JoelOsteen on social X: https://twitter.com/joelosteen Instagram: https://instagram.com/joelosteen Facebook: https://facebook.com/joelosteen TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joelosteen Thank you for your generosity! To give, visit https://joelosteen.com/give #JoelOsteen #Faith #OvercomingObstacles #Sermon #LakewoodChurch