We’re in a message series called “Messengers of Hope.” If you’re a believer, that’s what God has called you to be, a messenger of hope. But in order to be a messenger of hope, you’ve got to be filled with hope yourself. It’s pretty hard to encourage somebody else to be hopeful, when you’re feeling hopeless. So today, as we conclude this message series, we’re going to talk about a hope that will keep you going, no matter what is going on in your life. …
When we look around us in the world, we see people with all kinds of problems. People do things that really don’t make much sense and hurt themselves and others. The Bible teaches us that people are in bondage to sin and Satan, they are not free to serve God. Even Christians can be in various kinds of bondage to sin. But Jesus came to set us free to serve God in the way He created us to live. …
Today, we’re going to continue looking at the theme of hope in our message series “Messengers of Hope.” Hope has to do with the future. When you look at the future today for yourself, what do you see? If you see a bright future, if you believe things will get better, than you have hope. On the other hand, if you a see a dark future or you are very concerned that things will get worse, then your mind will be filled with worry. …
Today, we’re going to continue looking at the theme of hope in our message series “Messengers of Hope.” Last Sunday was Easter and we talked about the hope we can have because Jesus was raised from the dead. The resurrection gives us hope because it shows that God can do the impossible. More importantly, the resurrection gives us hope because Jesus is alive today. Jesus is the ultimate object of our hope. The prophet Isaiah prophesied about Jesus, the coming Messiah and said … …
Today, we’re going to talk about “The Hope of Easter.” What each one of us needs more of in our lives is hope. What our country and world needs is hope. What is hope? Oftentimes we use the word hope as a form of wish. I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow. I hope the Cardinals win their next game. However, hope in the Bible has quite a different meaning. Hope in the Bible is a “confident expectation of a divinely provided future.” Biblical hope is a confidence and expectation that God has provided for a good future for you. This morning God wants to fill every person here with hope that God has a great future planned for you. …
Well it’s December already, Christmas is just a few weeks away. Cards are being sent, gifts are being purchased, Christmas trees are being decorated and lights are going up on stores and houses. There are cookies to bake, parties to attend and the list could go on and on. December goes by in a flurry, so much to do, so little time to even sit down and think. Little time to reflect on who it’s all about, Jesus Christ. …
