THE HOPE WITHIN US

Introduction:

A. Be Ready To Defend (1 Peter 3: 15).

1. The hope that we have is precious.

2. The hope that we have is worth defending.

B. What Is This Hope?

Body:

I. It is a "Waiting" Hope (Romans 8: 23 - 25).

A. Eagerly await adoption.

B. Saved in this hope.

II. It is an "Abundant" Hope (Romans 15: 13).

A. The Holy Spirit can increase it.

B. It is to be overflowing.

III. It is an "Eternal" Hope (1 Corinthians 15: 16 - 20).

A. Our hope in Christ goes beyond this life.

B. Christ has risen = the dead will rise!

IV. It is a "Glorious" Hope (Colossians 1: 27).

A. The world seeks power, honor and glory.

B. We have the hope - Christ in us.

V. It is a "Comforting" Hope (1 Thessalonians 4: 13, 14).

A. We have a different sorrow.

B. Our hope comforts us in times of loss.

VI. It is a "Better" Hope (Hebrews 7: 18, 19).

A. Our hope is better.

B. Through it we can draw near to God.

VII. It is a "Living" Hope (1 Peter 1: 3).

A. We are born (begotten) again to a living hope.

B. Christ’s resurrection is the way to the inheritance.

Conclusion:

A. This Is The Hope That We Have!

Waiting, Abundant, Eternal, Glorious, Comforting, Better and Living.

B. Is it your anchor of the soul? (Hebrews 6: 19, 20)

C. Are You Defending It?

D. Is This Hope Within You?