The Reason for Hope - Part II

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) We celebrate Christmas because through the birth of Jesus, we now have a Living Hope for all mankind.

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Abraham: Friend of God - Genesis 18

God called Abraham his friend. In Genesis 18 we can see how the posture of Abraham’s heart and his response to different seasons in his walk of faith, prepared him for an encounter with the Lord.

Abraham: Friend of God - Genesis 16

Genesis 16 teaches us to be constantly inquiring of God! God doesn’t want us to make just a rational decision, but to come to him for leading and guidance in making our decisions. Being a friend of God is not about doing the right thing, but it is all about having intimacy with Him.

Colossians 3:18-25

We are called to live differently as followers of Jesus! This passage provides instructions on the roles and functions for different members within the family. The one over-arching objective is to live for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ regardless of our different roles.

Colossans 3:12-17

We are now royalty, through Jesus, living in the Kingdom of God. Let's clothe ourselves with outfits deserving of people who are holy, chosen, and dearly loved. These are the outfits of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, love, peace, and thankfulness.

Serving the God of the Impossible

Recognizing, revealing, and responding to the God of the impossible in our lives.

Resurrection Sunday

We are reminded of the significance of Jesus' Resurrection. It is an unprecedented and undeniable proof of Jesus' power. His resurrection was God's acceptance of His sacrifice as payment for our original disobedience, which led to the consequence of mankind's spiritual death. As we chose to accept Jesus, we will have freedom and spiritual life for all eternity.

Colossians 1:21-23

Jesus "brought" us into the Kingdom of God through His ultimate obedience. He reconciled us so we can be presented, before all creation, as "holy, without blemish and free from accusation". This status has already been reserved for us, "IF" we continue in our faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope of the gospel.