hope
When to Stop Praying
We must remember that prayer is not an effort to overcome God’s unwillingness, but rather we pray persistently in faith to a good and generous God in hopes of advancing his good plans.
When Our Preparation Isn’t Enough
Christ will call us to positions and tasks for which we will feel inadequate, our job is to be faithful, trusting that he will supply all that is needed, bearing fruit through us in victories and setbacks.
God’s Presence and Help When You Hurt
When times get tough Christians need to rely on the unchangeable realities that are guaranteed to us because of the grace provided to us in Christ.
Making Sure We Don’t Miss the King
Difficulties in life can tempt us to doubt Christ’s power, concern and sovereignty, but we must trust him, remembering the proof of his credentials which reassure us of his coming kingdom.
Awaiting the Defeat of Death
Jesus shows that he has power over death, not as a representative of God, but as the Lord of life – an ultimate role that requires our allegiance and submission as his disciples.
Elizabeth: God's Unexpected Hero
God often prepares us to be useful through various trials which we must preserve with hope and resolve to parlay all he brings our way for the promotion of Christ.
And Some Unlikely Princes and Princesses
Though Christ’s first coming appeared less than victorious, and his followers less than impressive, we can anticipate a complete vindication when Christ comes again.
When You Feel Like Slowing Down
God forbids his people to be lazy and lethargic, instead he commands and enables us to always serve the body of Christ with zeal, passion and perseverance.
Discovering the Patience of Christian hope
We must patiently work through the internal frustration inherent in the Christian life knowing that almost all the benefits God promised us are postponed until the next life.
A Biblical Perspective on a Fallen World
While the cosmos is now dying, Christians are called to eagerly anticipate a resurrected planet which will be perfectly sustained by God for our use and our good.
Experiencing the Hope of Faith
Our faith in God?s promises and Christ’s work should produce in us a bold and confident hope that bolsters our sense of security and significance before God.
Real Life
With real faith in the real the Christ for real salvation we can trust God to transform our lives with blessings and advantages that we should take hold of every day!
Living & Dying with Biblical Confidence
God would have us exercise ambitious faith in boldly asking him for Christ?s work to thrive beyond the confines of our local geography and limited lifespan.
Trusting God When Hope Seems Lost
We must tenaciously trust in the goodness of God even when he makes us wait for his perfect timing or introduces a divinely designed detour.
Taking Hold of the Hope of a New Start
There is real hope of a “new start” available to us because of the grace and forgiveness found in trusting Jesus Christ.
Acquiring Strength & Stamina from an Omnipotent God
God will infuse his people with strength and stamina as we learn to adopt his perspective and confidently trust in God’s ability to work out his big plan for our lives.
His Pledge and His Historical Assurances
The life, death and resurrection of Chrisst has provided us with God’s historical and verifiable assurances regarding his promises about our future home.
The Next World Order
Christ has established his right to rule over everything and everyone, and one day he will. Until then we should trust him, do right & not whine.
Right On Schedule
Even when we think our plans have been disrupted, it is God’s timing that we need to keep in mind as the most important schedule.
Guarding Our Hope in a World That Doesn’t Have It
We must be intentional in guarding our confidence in what God has revealed in his word, screening our input and avoiding the incessant flow of error that comes from the world’s opinion.
Living In Light of Christ’s Victory Over Death
Our future resurrection (guaranteed by Christ’s) should motivate us with a confident, positive and reverent attitude toward the Victor over death!
How Grace Can Transform Your Outlook on the Future
Because of God’s guaranteed grace toward his children we can confidently anticipate that we’ll arrive safely at our future home.
How Grace Can Transform Your Attitude About Your Problems
See your problems in light of God’s generous grace, allowing that perspective to make you truly optimistic as you seek to change them.
The Grace of Christ's Cross
Jesus’ blood stands between us and what we deserve. Praise God for providing what we needed but couldn’t pay. There is no worksheet for this sermon.
Seeing Beyond This Life
You’ve got to regularly ponder what God has in store for you if you are ever going to excel in the Christian life.
Dark Days – Part 2
Don’t despair if friends fail you when you need them most, God will always pick up the slack.
