Tag: Hope

Sermon Short: Justice to Victory

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Until he brings justice to victory; and in his name the Gentiles will hope.
– Matthew 12:20b-21 (ESV)

When Jesus returns he will usher in a new day where justice reigns.  Not an enforced justice that would require constant fighting, but justice that will flow from each redeemed heart, so that all the world is filled with justice.

A world where there is no more injustice, no more oppression, no more abuse, no more mistreatment, and no more victims. But rather love towards each other, joy in one another, peace towards each other. A world where patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control towards all is an everyday continuous reality.

He will bring justice to victory.

No matter what injustice we may face today, we have a great hope for the future!

 

We Have Found…

On By BrianIn Virtue of Joy

In Christ, we have found a great love that came down to suffer with us and die for us.

In Christ, we have found a great peace with God – a relationship we can enjoy during the darkest storms of life.

In Christ, we have found a great hope that pierces the monster of death and transcends the grave.

In Christ, we have found a great joy as we remember the great love, peace, and hope we have found.

Hope

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SideBySideHope is essential to human life….  God’s master story, of course, is the story of hope….  This hope strengthens us in the hardships and drudgeries of everyday life.  Knowing where all things in heaven and earth are headed, we can wait and persevere….  Without it we are left with grumbling, addiction, or despair.

– Edward Welch in Side by Side

Sermon Songs: Revelation 22:1-5

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We are longing for the Garden, Living Water flowing through
Bright as crystal in this Eden, Life with God for me and you
We are longing, We are thirsting, We yearn for Christ to return

In this Garden – the Tree of Life, No more death, disease, aging
No more curse, no more cosmic strife, No more pain, sorrow, weeping
We are longing, We are thirsting, We yearn for Christ to return

In this Garden reigns the good King, Evil gone – there is no night
We will serve Him, His praise we’ll sing, Dwelling in His brilliant light
We are longing, We are thirsting, We yearn for Christ to return

In this Garden – His name bearing, Forever we’ll see His face
Close communion ever growing, Behold God’s amazing grace
We are longing, We are thirsting, We yearn for Christ to return

To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”

Passion Points

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Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:

Spurgeon’s 15 Tips for a Deep and Effective Prayer Life – Kevin Halloran
Spurgeon knew the power of prayer and his need for prayer. When asked the secret of his influential preaching ministry, Charles Spurgeon frequently responded, “My people pray for me.”

4 Grave Dangers in Every Sin – Tim Challies
You can’t sin without consequence. That’s not the way God has structured his world. It’s not the way God has structured his people.

Begin to Hope Again – Scott Hubbard (DG)
We may still be a sorrowful people — burdened, broken, and beaten up — but we will not be a cynical people. We are a people of hope.

The Congregation and the Pulpit – Phil Newton
The congregation is not simply a static audience. They participate in what takes place in the pulpit. Maturing congregations help their pastors to faithfully deliver this means of grace to the church in preaching God’s Word.

Hope you have a great Lord’s Day with your local church!

Passion Week Devos: Saturday

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Saturday: Pain of Loss and Failure – Struggling Without Hope
Read Luke 22:31-34, 22:54-62, 23:50-56

Prayer: Father, I cannot imagine this day for Peter.  What was it like for him to lose Jesus and fail him all in one day?  To struggle without hope?  And Father, if Jesus had remained in the grave, I too would be without hope.  All would be lost.  Help me today to remember how hopeless life would be without the glorious news that tomorrow brings.  Amen.

Reflect/Discuss: What would your life be like if Jesus had stayed in the grave?

Praise: No singing today.  Wait with anticipation for tomorrow.

 

Sermon Songs: Ephesians 1:11-14

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We have a rich inheritance
Dwelling with God in His presence
From sin and death a great release
A kingdom of great joy and peace

Predestined by the Father’s will
In union with our Savior still
And sealed by the Holy Spirit
Given as our sure deposit

So now believe and enter in
Proclaim salvation from our sin
Cling to your hope in life’s distress
Our Triune God forever bless

(To the tune of the Doxology)

Sermon Songs: Psalm 16:9-11

On By BrianIn Psalm 16 Hymns

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Lord I rejoice – glad is my heart
As I walk close to you
In Your presence – joy You impart
And pleasures ever new.

My hope is in the Lord today
He will take care of me
And though I die – Christ made a way
To rise in victory

Then in Your presence I will live
With joy forevermore
Enjoy the pleasures that You give
And You always adore

(To the tune of the “O God Our Help In Ages Past”)