THE GOD OF HOPE

 

Rom 15:13 – The God of Hope – June 24, 2012

 

May the God of Hope:  God is the one who gives hope. 

 

-        Hope is this is a feeling of expectation and desire that certain events will happen.  In God’s case you know He is the one who gives hope.  This creates a confidence and belief in overcoming even the impossible.  Jeremiah reminds us that has plans for us.  To give us a hope and a future. 

 

Fill you with all joy and peace.

 

 

-        Joy is that deep seated contentment that is not based in circumstances and knows everything will turn out

-        Joy is our strength.  Joy allows us to be happy, fulfilled and victorious no matter what because you have confidence in God.

-        Peace is that absence of person warfare.  You have peace that is beyond comprehension.  You know God loves you, that you sins have been forgiven,

 

As you trust in Him. 

 

-        Trust in God’s case you have a firm belief in God’s reliability and word.  You have this confident expectation you walk by faith and not by sight.  You know God is not a liar.  You know He is love and you know He will stand behind His promises and His word.  It is against Gods character to break a trust and God would never break His word.  He places His word above His name. 

 

So you will overflow with Hope.

 

-        Paul wanted them to be filled.  His thought was to have them not just filled but overflow.  Overflow means this flowing to others.  We are to give what we have received to others.  Others need hope.  They need to know God will bring peace and joy as they trust Him.  Peter says we are to be prepared to give others this hope we have that is within us.

 

By the power of the Holy Spirit. 

 

-        All this happens through the regenerating and indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.  The same power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead. 

-        This same power enables us to be living an overcoming and abundant life. 

-        We are His hands, feet and mouth.  It is our testimony and the blood the lamb that enables us to overcome.

-        We have a hope and confidence in the fact that Jesus is our Savior, Healer, Baptizer in the Holy Spirit and our soon coming King.  You will overflow to others by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

 

  

 

 

 

   

QUOTES FOR JUNE 6, 2026

 

GODLY MOTHER

 

The Godly Mother – Prov 31:10-31

 

Today we will examine the qualities and characteristics of a Godly woman according to Solomon.  Most scholars believe he was dedicating this to his own mother Bathsheba.

 

Vs 10 -  When you have a wife of noble character her worth is priceless. 

 

Vs 11-12 -  Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing because of her. 

                   Solomon says because she brings him good, not harm.   When a man knows

                    his wife has his back and stands with him he is confident in her and himself.

 

Vs 13 – 19 - She is a business woman who works hard, early riser, provides for family,

                     wise with money, has strength in character and work ethic.

 

Vs 20 -  She gives to the poor and needy.

 

Vs 21-22  – Her family is well care for.

 

Vs 23 -  Her husband is well respected because of her. 

 

Vs 25 -  She has strength, dignity and humor.

 

Vs 26 -  She speaks with wisdom and she gives instruction from her tongue.  A rare

              Quality among women and almost non existent among men.

 

Vs 27 – She watches her household and is not idle.

 

The results of this lifestyle is as follows

 

Vs 28 - 29 – Her children arise and called her blessed.  Her Husband praises her.

                     She surpasses all women in their sight. 

 

Solomon closes off with a powerful truth.

 

Vs 30 – Charm is deceptive.  Beauty is fleeting.  The woman who fears the Lord is to be

             Praised.

Vs 31 -  We must give her the reward she has earned and let us let all know her works.

 

 

 

 

  

THE GOSPELS

 

THE GOSPELS

 

 

The Light of heaven is the face of Jesus Christ

 

The Joy of heaven is the presence of Jesus

 

The Melody of heaven is the name of Jesus

 

The Theme of heaven is the work of Jesus

 

The Employment of heaven is the service of Jesus

 

The Duration of heaven is the eternity of Jesus

 

The Fullness of heaven is Jesus Himself.

 

     Jesus is presented in the gospels as the Son of God, a divine being under human conditions.  In Mark, He is the messiah of the Jewish people and the eternal Son of God whose glory outshines the sun.  Jesus is the miraculous Son of God on whose side man became right with God.  He is the only one who can save mankind from our sins.  The purpose of the synoptic gospels as well as John is to lead men to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and in believing they may have life in His name.

 

Christ as portrayed in the Synoptic Gospels

 

Matthew                                 Mark                                      Luke

 

The Kingly Messiah               The Wonder Worker              A friend of sinners and out-

Called the King 8 times          Servant of God and                 casts.  Came to seek and save

Son of David 9 times              man.  Showed his divinity      the lost.

He fulfilled the prophecies     and compassion by His           Ch 19:10,  Eg.  Lost sheep,

Of the Old Testament             mighty works of help and       Prodigal son etc.

                                                Mercy.  He went straight-

                                                Way, He was a man of

                                                Action.

 

 

 

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

 

The Just Shall by Live Faith – Hab 2:4 – Sept 6, 2009

 

Intro:  Today I am echoing the words that have been proclaim through out Christian history.  Paul wrote about this phrase in Rom 1:17 and in his darkest hour of faith, this phrase became the cornerstone of Martin Luther’s life and work. 

 

Background

 

1.  Habakkuk lived during the latter days of Judah.  He was a contemporary of Ezekial,

     Nahum and Jeremiah.  He saw how the nation had gone from revival to ruin in one

    Generation.  This is what has happen to Canada, when prayer, the bible and worship of

    God was taken from the public realm our nation became corrupt.  Our sins are as

    Follows

 

      Murder of innocent children, redefining the family unit, rampant divorce, injustice,

     Moral indifference, idolatry, removing God from moral fabric of society, rampant

    Dishonesty, destruction of family and social ills.

 

a.  Habakkuk saw the wickedness of the land and he was alarmed.  He was concerned

     How quickly people can go from serving God to lukewarm ness and even turn away

     From God.  That is why the writer of Hebrews writes, “Don’t neglect such a great

     Salvation.”  Here are the signs to show you that you are going cold.

 

1.  Not reading your bible everyday.

2.  Not praying everyday.

3.  Not going to church whenever the opportunity comes.

4.  When God has not crossed your mind sometime during the day.

5.  Not sharing Jesus when the opportunity presents itself. 

6.  Who do you associate with?

7.  Shallowness in your relationships with God and others.

8.  Emptiness of life.

9.  Love for the world.

 

b.  Habakkuk looks at his world and sees that there is a failure to repent, so many things

     And God does not seem to intervene.  Evil enterprises, dishonesty, covetousness,

     Loose living, idolatry, crime &  bloodshed.  As a man of prayer and an intercessor this

    vexed his righteous soul. 

 

2.  God answers by saying the Babylonians were His instruments of vengeance.  But this

     Creates a second problem, Habakkuk as a sincere discerner of truth wants to know

     How can God who is pure let a nation such as Babylon attack Judah?  You ever asked

     The question, “God can you use them or let this happen?  There are things and

     Situations that are mind boggling and baffling. 

 

 

 

a.  God’s answer is our text, “The just shall live by faith.”  The child of God doesn’t

      Need to know everything but the righteous shall be preserved as they trust in Him. 

b.  Habakkuk found out that any sincere questioner will receive an answer.  You may not         

     always like the answer or understand it but God can be trusted and circumstances are

     subordinate to faith. 

b.  In verse one of Chapter two, Habakkuk sees himself as a watchman on the walls.  He

     Says, I will wait and see what answer God gives me. 

 

3.  God answer comes in these simple instructions.

 

a.  Write down what you hear and see  vs 2.

b.  Make it plain.  Vs 2

c.  Be ready to run and share it with others  vs 2.

d.  Know that God’s answer has an appointed time.  Vs 3

e.  It has an end point  vs 3.

f.  This answer will not prove false.  Vs 3

g.  It may take time but wait for it.  Vs 3

h.  It will come and it will not be delayed.  Vs 3

j.  The wicked are puffed up and not upright.  Vs 4

k. The righteous or just will live by faith.  Vs 4

 

4.  Habakkuk learns that God rises above all human doubt.  When all is gone, God is

     There.  Faith is the key.  It is the substance of things hope for and the evidence of

     Things not seen.  Heb 11:1, you have to believe God is exists and He the

     Rewarder of those that diligently seek him.  When faith is knocked off its feet

     It develops wing.  He also learn that when a vision or answer comes we must wait

     Until it comes.

 

a.  Habakkuk learns that Babylon will be God’s instrument but they will also be

     Destroyed.  Retribution and vengeance belongs to God.  Habakkuk learns that the

     righteous win so he is glad to find out these things.  A confidence in God is shown and

     God is Glorified.  God is ruling and the purposes of God will come.  God’s character,

     Goodness, love for His people, view of justice and righteousness are shown here.

c.  This lead to Habakkuk, a poet, musician and singer to close with a Psalm and prayer

     Of thanks. 

 

    

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUOTES FOR JUNE 4, 2026

 

THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

 

The Kindness of Strangers – Book Of Ruth

 

Intro:  Today we are going to look at the lessons we can learn through the life and example of Ruth.  I will not spend a lot of time this morning on the survey, background or characters of this book.  You have the information in your hands today. 

 

1.  The first lesson we learn is out of tragedy good came come.  Naomi moved to       

     Moab, a foreign land and lost her connection with Israel, husband and two sons. 

    Yet God had a plan.  This is something we can hold to considering the events of this

     Past week.  Part of the process is remembering,

 

a.     That all things work together for good. 

b.     Knowing that God has everything under control.

c.      Choosing to trust God,

d.     Making the decision to rise above.

e.      Learn from what you are going through.

f.      Knowing this is not the end of the story. 

g.     It is choosing to be better not bitter.   

 

     Talk about the prayer meeting.

 

2.  Even in bitter times and circumstances God can use willing vessels to restore the

     Broken hearted.   Naomi was bitter.  When she came home she wanted to be called

     Mara.  She blamed God for her troubles. 

 

a. In Gal 6:1, Paul says it is the believer’s responsibility to be part of the restoration

     Process.  He says to his readers come in a spirit of meekness.  You come with love,

     Concern, a non judgmental attitude, a listening ear, and a desire to restore.  Paul

     Also warns his readers to be careful not to get caught up or succumb to others

     bitterness.

b.  In James 5:19, James tells his readers to restore someone in a fault..  Hurt and

      bitterness often lead to faults.  This intervention and restoration keeps people from

      multitudes of wrong decisions and sins.  Naomi was normal.  It is O.K. to be hurt but

      it is not O.K. to stay hurt.  Talk about Earl and Lisa.

 

3.  Ruth’s decision of faith had far reaching effects.  May I remind you that your

     Decision has the same potential.  Ruth helped restore Naomi, complete Boaz and

     Became an ancestor of Jesus Christ.  Decisions of faith can effect generations. 

     Read 4169 & 4182

    

a.  Ruth’s decision to say, “Where you go I will go, where you live I will live, Your

     People will be my people and your God will be my God had far reaching effects.

     This confession exalted her to a Royal Line.  Ruth 4:13-17 

 

 

 

 

b.  The apostle Paul’s decision, brought us half the New Testament, John Wesley’s

     Decision gave England a second chance and brought an end to slavery in the

     England because one of his converts, William Wilberforce refused to let slavery

     Continue.  Talk about the hired killer who came to Christ in a special meeting

     On his way to kill someone.

 

4   Ruth is an example of what a biblical woman should be.  Now I know, I am going

     To sound a bit old fashion but we really need more biblical women and men today.

 

a.  Ruth was godly, consistent, hard working, recognized by her good deeds, willing

     To accept the counsel of an older friend and showed true family love.

b.  Ruth’s godly living and faithfulness, led to greater influence and opportunities. 

 

5.  This book is a picture of what redemption is all about.  Boaz was Ruth’s and

      Naomi’s kinsman redeemer.  Someone who was willing to pay for freedom.

 

a.  Jesus is our redeemer.  Like Naomi we have been ripped apart by life.  Some of

    Us have blamed God for our troubles and have become bitter.  Jesus is here today

    To redeem and restore you.  The book of Ruth shows us that God has a universal

    Plan.  He used a Moabite woman to show his gracious purpose to save man. 

b.  Christ’s death, burial and resurrection was for the whole human race.  This book

     Is such as picture of redemption.  One willing to pay a price for the restoration

     Of another.