Can You Please Remind Me?

As we close out our reflections on the series An Invitation to Hope in the Face of a Time of Despair, here are a few thoughts from the sermons we’ve heard.

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August 3, 2014 (Part One):

v  Our God is incomparable. Though we live in a pluralistic society, there is no one and nothing that can be compared with God.

v  As Christians, we operate on the premise that God is in complete control.

v  We serve God, who has no match or rival in His ability to redeem.

August 10, 2014 (Part Two):

v  When covenant people ignore the covenant, there are consequences.

v  The God of judgement is also the God of salvation.

v  The word of the LORD gives us a hope and a future in the face of despair.

August 17, 2014 (Part Three):

v  God is distinguished by His creative power (ex-nihilo- He made everything out of nothing).

v  God is omnicompetent: nothing is impossible for Him.

v  God’s strategy is that we look not at our circumstances, but at Him.

August 24, 2014 (Part Four):

v  The name of God, “I Am” (Exodus 3:14-15, Revelation 1:8), reveals His permanent existence.

v  There is no problem that is too great for God to bear or address.

v  We, like Paul (Second Corinthians 12:8-9), can be strengthened by God even when our situation does not change.

Lord, our God, how great You are! Though our circumstances seek to derail us, we choose to look to You. We worship You in spirit and in truth. Inhabit our praise; speak to our hearts; reveal Your sovereignty and love to us. Thank You for keeping us anchored in You. In the face of despair, You have given us grace and power to live in hope! Thank You Lord.

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