Series Details
What kind of legacy for tomorrow are you creating today? When the next generation looks back on your life, how will they remember you?
Creating a Legacy will guide you on your journey toward noble character motivated by a clear calling. You’ll look back on where you came from and see how God made you who you are. You’ll look to His Word to find out where you should be going and who you’re becoming. You’ll take positive steps toward overcoming obstacles and avoiding tragic falls. You’ll also discover how your life can become a legacy for the benefit of those who come after you.
Whether we realize it or not, we are all leaving a legacy. It may be noble and lasting, or it may be poor and fleeting, but the mark we leave is being formed by our choices today. In this 5-part series, Chuck Swindoll guides us on a journey toward building a legacy of character motivated by a clear calling from God. By looking back at where we’ve been and looking into God’s Word for where we are going, we can discover how to overcome obstacles and avoid tragic falls, ensuring our lives benefit those who come after us.
Creating a Legacy of Remembrance
Sermon Summary Our legacy may not have the historic breadth of a George Washington or a Mother Teresa, but it is no less real. This message focuses on the importance of building monuments of remembrance in our lives. By looking at Joshua 1–4, Chuck discusses how the Israelites established stones of remembrance to tell the story of God’s faithfulness to their children. We learn that a godly legacy begins with a commitment to remember and recount the work of God in our own history.
Key Facts & Themes
- The Power of Story: The necessity of passing down the record of God’s faithfulness.
- Stones of Remembrance: Practical ways to memorialize spiritual milestones for the next generation.
- Intentionality: Recognizing that a legacy of faith does not happen by accident.
Primary Scripture Reference
- Joshua 1–4
Creating a Legacy of Personal Mission
Sermon Summary A life without a mission is a life adrift. This message explores how a clear sense of calling shapes the legacy we leave behind. Chuck helps us identify the unique mission God has for each believer, moving us past the monotony of daily tasks toward a purposeful pursuit of God’s glory. We learn that a lasting legacy is built by those who know why they are here and where they are going.
Key Facts & Themes
- Defining Your Calling: Shifting from aimless living to a mission-driven life.
- The Sovereignty of Purpose: Trusting that God has uniquely equipped you for a specific work.
- Clarity of Vision: How a personal mission statement provides a filter for our daily choices.
Creating a Legacy of Responsibility
Sermon Summary Responsibility is the bedrock of character. In this message, Chuck addresses the importance of taking ownership of our lives and our influence. We explore the relationship between personal responsibility and spiritual maturity, learning that we cannot leave a godly legacy while making excuses for our failures. By choosing to be responsible today, we provide a stable foundation for the next generation to build upon.
Key Facts & Themes
- Taking Ownership: Trading blame-shifting for personal accountability before God.
- The Weight of Influence: Recognizing how our choices affect those who follow us.
- Stability in Character: Why responsibility is essential for a trusted and lasting legacy.
Creating a Legacy of Moral Purity
Sermon Summary One tragic fall can mar a lifetime of faithful service. This message focuses on the essential role of moral purity in creating a lasting legacy. Chuck discusses the obstacles and temptations that threaten to derail us and provides biblical strategies for maintaining integrity. We learn that the legacy we leave is protected by the boundaries we set and the purity we pursue in our private lives.
Key Facts & Themes
- Protecting the Legacy: Identifying the “small” compromises that lead to moral failure.
- Setting Boundaries: Practical and spiritual safeguards for maintaining purity.
- The Value of Integrity: Why a life of purity is a treasure for the next generation.
Creating a Legacy of Mentoring
Sermon Summary A legacy is only successful if there is someone to carry it forward. The series concludes with a focus on mentoring and investing in the lives of others. Chuck explores the “passing of the torch”—the intentional training and encouragement of the next generation. We discover that our greatest contribution to the future is not what we achieve, but who we influence and empower to follow Christ.
Key Facts & Themes
- Investing in People: The priority of relationships over achievements.
- The Role of a Mentor: How to practically guide and encourage a younger believer.
- Multiplied Influence: Why a legacy of mentoring ensures that the work of God continues.
