The Power of Hope
Scripture: Romans 15:13
(1). THE SIGHT OF THIS HOPE
• Our Hope looks to Jesus as our constant focus.
(2). THE SOURCE OF THIS HOPE
• He is "the God of (the) Hope"
(3). THE SERENITY OF THIS HOPE
• "All joy and peace in believing"
(4). THE SUFFICIENCY OF THIS HOPE
• "That you may abound"
(5). THE SUPPLY OF THIS HOPE
• "By the power of the Holy Spirit"
• We receive this abundant Hope by the Spirit’s power at work in our lives.
Perspective for 2020: Two Women, Two Songs & Christmas
Woman #1: Hannah 1 Samuel 1:1-28
Song #1 Hannah's Prayer 1 Samuel 2:1-11
Woman #2 Mary
Song #2 Mary's Magnificat Luke 1:46-57
Perspective to be gained
1) Magnify God’s grace
2) Meditate on His Word
3) Make known His Son
Numbers 13:25-14:10 How should we respond when we encounter opposition and despair among the people of God?
We offer:
1. A Different Perspective (13:30-33)
2. A Different Posture (14:5-6)
3. A Different Power (14:7-9)
God's Big Story..and our Part in It
Revelation 1:4-8
I. The Picture of the GOD of the BIG STORY
Rev 1:4-5a
II. The "Parenthesis"-Our Part in the BIG STORY
Rev 1:5b-6a
III. The Preview of the Culmination of the BIG STORY
Rev 1:6b-8
What is your next step in His BIG STORY right now, today?
Moses Part 1 - Willing to Risk for the Cause of Life - What are you willing to risk to lead people into life and freedom? What will you sacrifice for the offer of life?