Leave behind the baggage of 2025 and step boldly into the promises of 2026. Pastor Lee Jenkins launches the Forward series with a powerful message urging believers to release the past, reach for what lies ahead, and press toward their God-given purpose. Drawing from Philippians 3, this sermon offers practical and spiritual insight for starting the new year with clarity and commitment.

Verses:

Philippians 3:13–14

Key Points/Topics Covered:

Letting Go of the Past to Make Room for the Future
Spiritual Lessons from the Apostle Paul's Athletic Imagery
Releasing Emotional and Mental Baggage from 2025
Reaching Forward with Intentionality and Focus
Pressing Toward Purpose with Consistent Effort

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to the Forward Series
02:30 - Opening Prayer and Reflection on 2025
05:00 - Reading Philippians 3:13–14
08:15 - Sermon Title: Leave It Behind and Press Ahead
10:00 - Phone Storage Analogy: Deleting the Old to Make Room for the New
14:45 - Releasing What Is Behind You
20:30 - Reaching for What Lies Ahead
26:00 - Pressing Toward the Goal with Intensity
32:15 - Declaration for 2026
34:00 - Prayer for Focused Believers and New Followers of Christ

Main Takeaways:

- You cannot enter a new season with old baggage; spiritual progress requires letting go of what no longer serves you.
- Forward movement demands intentional effort, not casual drifting; you must reach and press with purpose.
- Your future is greater than your past, and God is calling you to pursue it with faith, focus, and boldness.

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Leave It Behind and Press Ahead (FORWARD Series)