America's freedom wasn't secured the day the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was declared, but for six years, soldiers endured defeat, hunger, bitter winters, and desertion. The victory came not because they started the fight, but because they finished it.In life, it's not just how you start. It's how you finish.In this series finale message from 2 Timothy 4:6-22, Pastor Lyle brings us to the end of Paul's last letter - written from a Roman dungeon, days before his execution. And somehow, Paul doesn't sound like a broken man. He sounds like a winner."I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."THREE WAYS TO FINISH STRONG:1. Pour out your life for Christ 2. Love people even when they let you down 3. Leave a legacy of grace BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND:REFLECTION QUESTIONS:- At the end of your life, will you be able to say: "I fought the good fight, I finished the race, I kept the faith"?- Is there someone you've written off that God might be calling you to reconcile with?- Are you pouring your life out for the good of others - or consuming it on yourself?- Who in your life is an "Alexander" trying to oppose you? Can you trust the Lord to handle them?- Have you started the race? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ?