Text: Luke 21:5-19 Introduction Votes were cast November 8th; the polls closed across the nation between 7-8pm; people waited patiently for the results, but even after votes were in, the winner was too close to call. People held their breath in hopes that their candidate would win. Then early Wednesday morning, we heard President-Elect DonaldContinue reading “Be Patient, A Change is Coming!”
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What Is Hope?
There is a distinct difference between the definition of hope used from an ordinary human standpoint, and the definition of hope we find in the pages of Scripture. It is pretty common to hope, right? We hope we get a job. We hope our kids are well behaved. We hope we make enough money toContinue reading “What Is Hope?”
Good News in Tough Times
Luke 2:7-10 Introduction This text describes some tough times. First, it was tax time. Time to pay those infamous taxes that make the middle class and the poor cringe. It was tax time. And in order to pay the tax, Joseph and Mary had to travel all the way back to Bethlehem, the city ofContinue reading “Good News in Tough Times”
A Desperate Plea for Restoration
Psalm 80:1-3 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth 2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us. 3 Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. Move 1 “Our world isContinue reading “A Desperate Plea for Restoration”
The Power of Hope
Hope is not a strategy” ~ John Maxwell But don’t you just love it anyway. Hope is an outstretched neck poised with anticipation of what will happen. You know something wonderful, something adventurous, something new is coming. It is not frivolous; it’s based on a plan that you’ve implemented and you’re working diligently to see comeContinue reading “The Power of Hope”