hope (123)

Ian

The Hope Beyond Us

Psalm 38, Isaiah 32:10-20, Joel 2:12-13 In regards to their salvation, many people struggle with two particular areas. The first is pride. Realizing that one’s salvation involves the surrendering of self, a person can stop right at the light. Holding onto one’s self (one’s pride)…

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Ian

Peace and Holiness

Ezekiel 37:24-28, Romans 12:9-18, Hebrews 12:7-15 "I will make a covenant of peace with them…" Ezekiel 37:26 "Live in harmony with one another…" Romans 12:16 "If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peach with everyone." Romans 12:18 "Pursue peace with everyone,…

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Ian

Stirring Up

Psalm 71:1-9, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Matthew 12:9-21 "Be a rock of refuge for me, where I can always go…" Psalm 71:3 "I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live… I have spoken, and I will do it." Ezekiel 37:14 "The nations will put…

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Ian

Free to Feel

Psalm 42, 2 Samuel 7:18-29, Romans 15:7-13 "…Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:5 "…Do as you have promised, so that your name will be exalted forever…" 2 Samuel 7:25-26 The Psalmist and David…

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Ian

Monday after the First Sunday of Advent

Job 8:13-18, Psalm 62:5-8, 2 Peter 3:1-18 "…the hope of the godless will perish." Job 8:13 "Rest in God alone…for my hope comes from him." Psalm 62:5 "The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting…

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