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. Christs 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?