Series Details
January is a season for reflection. We look back on where we’ve been and look forward to where we’d like to go. This New Years, look for God’s signposts in His Word as you set your sights on what’s truly important.
Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll for this two-part series. Reflect on the brevity of life. Renew your devotion to God and to investing time in the things that last for eternity. Hear Jesus’ call to follow Him.
Don’t drift aimlessly into 2026. Set your sights on Christ and living for Him.
The start of a new year marks a spiritual crossroads, a time to evaluate the ground we’ve covered and the direction we are headed. In this two-part series, Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages us to treat this transition like a busy intersection: Stop, Look, and Listen. By examining the brevity of life and the importance of eternity, these messages provide the biblical signposts needed to stop drifting aimlessly and start living with a renewed devotion to Christ.
1. Time to Reflect and to Renew (Philippians 4:4–9; James 4:13–15)
- Overview: Addresses the tendency to live life on “auto-pilot.” Chuck uses the logic of a street corner—Stop to see how God has moved, Look for new directions, and Listen to His voice—to help us align our plans with His sovereignty.
- Key Fact: Reflection is not a luxury but a necessity for spiritual health; it prevents the “clutter” of the past from clouding our future.
- Scripture: James 4:15 – “Instead, you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will live and also do this or that.'”
2. Three “Musts” for a New Year (Selected Scriptures)
- Overview: Identifies three essential disciplines for moving into a new season: maintaining a spirit of joy, practicing persistent prayer, and focusing on things that are true and honorable.
- Key Fact: A year of spiritual success is built on the daily “musts” of walking with God rather than the achievement of temporary resolutions.
- Scripture: Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable… dwell on these things.”
