New Beginnings: A Biblical Guide to your Fresh Start in the New Year

A new year is like a new notebook full of blank pages. It allows us to embrace new beginnings. It’s a time when we can move on from everything that happened last year and look at this year’s possibilities. In this sermon, Pastor Campbell dives into Philippians 3:12-14. In this passage, the Apostle Paul reminds us to “forget those things which are behind and reach forward to those things which are ahead.” He wants us to press on toward God’s purpose, regardless of what has happened in our past.

Have you ever felt weighed down by mistakes, hurts, or regrets? Pastor Campbell explains how holding on to these things can stop us from experiencing God’s freedom and renewal. Through the story of Joseph in Genesis 45, he shows how Joseph was betrayed by his brothers. Yet Joseph chose to forgive them and trust in God’s plan. Joseph’s story reminds us that even the most challenging moments in life can serve a greater purpose when we see them through God’s eyes.

Unresolved issues can also keep us stuck. Pastor Campbell compares them to elephants in the room—big, obvious problems everyone notices but no one addresses. He explains how these issues can simmer beneath the surface, like a pot on a back burner, waiting to boil over. With practical insights from Ephesians 4:31-32, he shows how forgiveness can release us from bitterness and open the door to healing and growth.

New Beginnings for You this Year

So, as we begin 2025, Pastor Campbell challenges us to take bold steps toward God’s plan. He compares it to a “full-court press” in basketball when 100% of the players give their 100% effort. Let’s give our all to move forward as people and as a church. Whether setting goals, healing broken relationships, or breaking free from past failures, this sermon offers clear steps to help you embrace new beginnings and grow in your faith.

Are you ready for a fresh start? Click below to read, watch, or listen to this message and discover how to step confidently into the future God has for you.

Are you struggling to let go of the past? you may want to check out this sermon from Pastor Campbell:

Experiencing the Joy of Salvation: David’s Journey from Guilt to Grace

Please follow and like us: