a New Year's church sermon focused on the theme of wisely using our limited time on earth to fulfill God's purpose. Key topics include the brevity of life, living intentionally rather than randomly, knowing God's will to serve him not ourselves, avoiding spiritual dangers like worldliness, and redeeming opportunities daily as we don't know our remaining time. Takeaways emphasize assessing how we spend time, deepening relationship with God, resisting cultural compromise, and maximizing divine appointments."