Scripture References:

Hebrews 11:33-39

1 Peter 1

Romans 5:1-5

Titus 2:11-15

 

Sermon Points:

1. Hope is an Audacious Motivator

2. Hope Prepares Us for Action

3. Hope Builds Character and Perseverance

4. Hope Purifies Our Souls

5. Hope Causes Obedience Leading to Love

Scripture References:

Isaiah 53:4-6, 52:7, 7:13-14, 9:6

Psalm 85

Jeremiah 8:5-11

Matthew 1:23

Luke 1:31-34

Philippians 4:4-9

Scripture References:

Psalm 57

John 3:16-17

Philippians 2:1-11

1 John 4

Scripture References:

Luke 2, 6:22-23

Isaiah 9:6

Philippians 1-4

Psalm 16:11, 20:4-5, 37:1-5; 119

John 15:10-11

2 Corinthians 7:4, 1:24

Colossians 1:24; Gal 5:22

1 Thessalonians 1:6

Romans 5:3-4, 12, 14:17, 15:13

James 1:2-4

1 Corinthians 11:1

 

Sermon Points:

Christian Joy Comes From:

1. Being taught by Jesus

2. The Holy Spirit

3. Belonging to the Kingdom of God

4. Faith

5. Seeing and knowing Jesus as Lord

6. Working with fellow believers

7. The sanctifying effects of tribulations.