Series Details
Do you need a fresh dose of encouragement this Christmas? God’s love through Christ shines from the pages of Scripture like the star of Bethlehem, beaming a message of comfort, reassurance, and hope for you.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll for his uplifting holiday messages. God is in control even when life seems out of control. He knows you intimately. He loves you, and He has a plan for you that stretches into eternity.
Open the gift of God’s love in Jesus and welcome Him as your Savior, Lord, and King.
Do you need a fresh dose of encouragement this Christmas? In this special holiday collection, Chuck Swindoll explores how God’s love shines through the pages of Scripture like the star of Bethlehem, beaming a message of comfort and reassurance directly to you. This series serves as a spiritual anchor, reminding us that God is in control even when the world feels chaotic. By opening the gift of God’s love in Jesus, we can move into the New Year with a renewed sense of purpose and peace.
Message 1: The Greatest Words
Sermon Summary Words have the power to wound or to heal, but God’s words offer the ultimate reassurance. In this holiday message, Chuck focuses on the “greatest words” found in the Christmas story—words of comfort that remind us we are intimately known and deeply loved by our Creator. We learn that Jesus’ arrival was not just a historical event, but the beginning of a plan for our lives that stretches into eternity.
Key Facts & Themes
- Divine Sovereignty: Trusting that God is in control of the details of our lives.
- Intimate Love: Recognizing that the King of Kings knows us by name.
- Hope for the Weary: Finding spiritual refreshment in the promises of the Incarnation.
Message 2: Time to Reflect and to Renew
Sermon Summary January is a season for reflection, but it shouldn’t be a time for aimless drifting. As we hang a new calendar on the wall, Chuck invites us to look for God’s “signposts” in His Word. This message emphasizes the brevity of life and the importance of renewing our devotion to God. By setting our sights on Christ rather than our own resolutions, we can ensure that our time is invested in things that have eternal significance.
Key Facts & Themes
- Spiritual Renewal: Moving past the failures of the previous year to embrace a fresh start.
- Investing in Eternity: Shifting our priorities from the temporary to the eternal.
- The Call to Follow: Hearing Jesus’ invitation to walk with Him throughout 2026.
Primary Scripture Reference
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18: Looking at the believer’s greatest hope and life’s greatest comfort.
Holiday Message Collection (Additional Topics)
Throughout the 2025 holiday season, Chuck Swindoll also touched upon these essential themes for a godly perspective:
- Thanks for Sovereign Grace: A look at why we can be grateful even in difficult circumstances.
- A Christmas Intervention: How Jesus steps into our messy lives to bring order and light.
- Looking Backward, Forward . . . and Upward: A three-dimensional approach to ending one year and starting the next with spiritual clarity.
