12-03: Advent :: The Thrill of Hope

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Thank you for joining us for worship today! December kicks off our series focusing on the birth of Christ our Savior. In todays sermon, Pastor Bob takes a look at the hope we have in Christ by discussing Hebrews 10.

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Hebrews 10:19-24

A Call to Persevere in Faith

[19] Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, [20] by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, [21] and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22] let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. [23] Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. [24] And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, [25] not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Sermon Notes Outline

1. Hope is the confidence that comes from knowing what is ultimately true.

   1. Comfort

   2. Approval

2. In Christ we can be free from the maddening expectations of others.

   1. Control

   2. Power

3. The pursuit of power makes us project strength that we don’t have.

   1. God sees everything about you and He wants you.

      1. Hebrews 10:19-22

   2. He is faithful.

      1. Hebrews 10:23-24