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“In Christ” reveals the covenant relationship we have with him. The spirit doesn't change who we are but empowers us to live in the covenant relationship with Christ, freely submitting to his lordship. God's everlasting love is declared in Romans 8. 1 Corinthians 11:23-27 we are in a covenant relationship with Christ and God. A biblical covenant is a binding, relational agreement that God establishes with people in which He defines the relationship, makes promises, sets conditions or obligations, and specifies consequences. It is more than a contract and more than a feeling-based relationship, it is a structured relationship grounded in God's initiative. He is our Father and Jesus is our Lord. The Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic Romans 3:23–24 “in Christ” as a covenant relationship, Christ is Lord who promises justification, redemption, and eternal life, and our response is to submit to his lordship by living under his rule, within the realm of his saving grace. “In Christ” is a metaphor of sphere and relationship, meaning to live under Christ's covenant lordship and to share in all that he has accomplished. Romans 6:3-11 we are to identify with Christ's accomplishments. This is our faith. Romans 6:23 …the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:1-8 flesh – we are born self-centered, given to covetousness, rebellion and the desire to fix ourselves. Galatians 5:16-26 Romans 8:9 the spirit doesn't change who we are but empowers us to live in the covenant relationship with Christ, freely submitting to his lordship. Romans 8:15 you have not been given the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Romans 8:18 God loves you. He wants you in His family. Romans 8:25 God loves you and wants you to be with Him forever. Romans 8:31 God loves you, you are part of His eternal purpose. Romans 8:34 God loves you and always has your back. Romans 8:39 nothing can separate you from His love. Rev. Vince uses the Bible version NASB-95The post You Are Loved first appeared on Living Hope.

12/28/2025 - Born Again to a Living Hope (11am) - 1 Peter 1:3-9 - Pastor Greg Pierce

1 Peter 1:1-12. Real hope is not found in a new calendar year or improved circumstances but in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This living hope secures identity, gives purpose to trials, and fills life with joy that cannot be taken away.

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Reading through Luke 2:1-38, we see both God's provision as well as his restraint in the events surrounding the birth of the Messiah. Instead of cluing in the elite and powerful, he worked through shepherds and the elderly to confirm Jesus's destiny to Joseph and Mary. God delights to work with the ordinary to do the extraordinary! Luke 2:1-5 Mary had learned that her child would not be an ordinary boy, he would sit on the throne of David (Luke 1:30-33). Nevertheless, she had to follow the laws of the land, which included traveling while pregnant to be counted in the census. Luke 2:6-7 Ancient houses typically had a space for animals on the first floor. A “manger” is a feeding trough. These were not ideal circumstances from a health and sanitation perspective, yet everything went well. Luke 2:8-12 These shepherds were probably bored watching their flock by night. Seeing an angel and hearing him announce the birth of the Messiah must have been quite the shock! Luke 2:13-14 I get the impression that the angels were bursting with joy at the baby announcement. Rather than keeping it a secret (Luke 9:20-21), they blasted out the good news that the Messiah had been born. Luke 2:15-20 After they found Joseph, Mary, and Jesus in Bethlehem, they recounted what happened, which must have affirmed Joseph and Mary's confidence that this baby really was who they thought he was. Luke 2:21-24 Joseph and Mary followed the commandments of the Torah, including circumcising the child on the eighth day (Lev 12:3), offering the sacrifice for purification on the 40th day (Lev 12:6-8), and paying the redemption fee for a firstborn son (Exod 13:13-15; Num 3:47). Luke 2:25-38 Simeon and Anna confirmed, once again, that this baby was special. He would bring a light to the Gentiles and glory to Israel. Pastor Sean uses the Bible version NRSVUEThe post What Child is This? first appeared on Living Hope.

1 Peter 1:1-9 - A Living Hope by Calvary Chapel Irmo

Why is it that at the end of seasons that we reflect on how it began? What if the end is the beginning? And how do we just sit and let that happen?Questions for the Road:In what ways have you experienced the disappointment of “hope deferred?”What have you been attaching your hope to lately?What promises of the “God of Hope” can you stand on in this season?How can you share the fruit of this Living Hope with someone else?

In this message we are hearing from RPS prayer ministry leader Elaine Jones. Elaine delivers a message of hope as she echo's the words of the apostle Peter from his letter to Christians who were going through lots of difficulty during their time. This is a message to encourage, remind, and challenge us to maintain hope and remember that this place is not our final destination. We pray this message blesses you as it did for us! Join the RPS family by following us on IG @readprayshare for weekly events to fellowship with us. Be encouraged!

Isaiah 9:1-2 The land of Zebulun and Naphtali had suffered greatly when the Assyrian king, Tiglath-Pileser, invaded. Though Isaiah lived through the growth of the Assyrian threat from paying taxes (2 Kgs 15:19-20) to outright invasion (2 Kgs 15:29), he prophesied about a light that would dawn on this dark situation. Isaiah 9:3-5 Isaiah prophesied a great military victory when their yoke would be broken like the day of Midian (Jdg 6:1-6, 11-16; 7:2-3). Isaiah 9:6-7 This prophecy is in the past tense. By Isaiah's time, the child had already been born. The name was “(A) miraculous strategist (is the) warrior God; (the) everlasting Father (is the) commander of peace.” Theophoric names are about God and not the child: Hezekiah = “Yah (is) my strength”; Eliab = “(The) Father is my God.” 2 Kings 18:5-7; 19:32-37 Although it seemed utterly impossible, God employed a miraculous strategy to defeat the Assyrian army, breaking the yoke from Judah in the south and Israel in the north. Luke 1:76-79 The birth of John the Baptist relates to another fulfillment of Isaiah 9:2 when the light shines on those sitting in darkness (cf. Jn 1:5-8). Matthew 4:12-17 Jesus picked up where John left off. He began his ministry of bringing God's light and deliverance from oppression in the ancestral lands of Zebulun and Naphtali. When he returns, he will fulfill the rest of the prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 (cf. Rev 19:11-16). Jesus is the true and better Hezekiah who defeats evil, delivers us from oppression, and establishes peace forevermore.The post For Unto Us a Child Is Born first appeared on Living Hope.

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Neil continues our sermon series, The Weary World Rejoices, emphasizing that true hope is found in Jesus Christ—our Living Hope—who offers salvation, constant fellowship, understanding, and transformation. He urges us to depend on Him instead of temporary worldly hopes.

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 | A Living Hope and Faith from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. HABAKKUK'S COMPLAINTS AND THE LORD'S ANSWERS HOW DO THE RIGHTEOUS LIVE? WHAT DOES FAITH LOOK LIKE? STRENGTH AND JOY! FIVE IMPLICATIONS The prophets help us to wait with final judgement in view. Faith rejects self-reliance, self-preservation. The Lord calls us to repent and believe. The Lord is your strength. The Lord is your joy. Faith is the unshakable posture of those waiting for the kingdom, for the security and peace of the King, in the meantime. Achtemeier Habakkuk is a book for all faithful people, of whatever era, who find themselves living “in the meantime”—in the time between the revelation of the promises of God and the fulfillment of those promises—in the time between their redemption, when God made his purposes clear, and the final time when that divine purpose will be realized in all the earth. As such, Habakkuk is a book from faith for faith. Romans 1:18 (ESV) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Romans 3:10 (ESV) None is righteous, no, not one; Romans 4:5 (ESV) And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,

God has graciously provided us with a diverse community of faith. Rather than judging or worrying about our differences, let's strive to love one another. When issues come up, we can work them out rather than dividing. Romans 12:3-8 God just loves diversity. We see this so clearly by looking at how many kinds of fish, or dogs, or flowers he made. Within the church too, we find lots of diversity with respect to gifts. Rather than worrying about differences, let's work together to serve God as a community. Romans 12:9-13 The great key to community unity is love. Rather than thinking of yourself as a spectator or, even worse, a critic, get involved and find ways to contribute to the community of faith. Romans 12:14-18 All groups of people face conflict from time to time. Thankfully Jesus did not leave us without clear guidance on what to do when you're offended (Mat 18:15-17, 21-22). Romans 14:1-6 Some of us are weaker in our faith while others are stronger. We should cut each other some slack and prioritize community over our individual rights. Romans 14:13-20 It's easy to judge one another on secondary issues that are not clearly stated in the Bible. Everyone has their own shortcomings and limitations, which may be quite different than yours. Romans 16:17-19 Divisiveness, however, is to be avoided. The issue is not whether or not you should stay part of the community, but how can you work the issue out that's bothering you in a godly way. Pastor Sean used the Bible version NRSVUEThe post You Belong 4: Community Unity first appeared on Living Hope.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Series: The Advent of ____Week 1 Title: The Advent of HopeMain Scriptures: Proverbs 13:12, Isaiah 40:1–5, Luke 1:30–32, Galatians 4:4, John 14:3, Romans 15:13Big Idea:Hope is not a wishful feeling—hope has a Name, perfect timing, and a promised future.Jesus is our Hope, our Living Hope, and our Coming King. I. Introduction — What Advent Really MeansAdvent = “coming” or “arrival.” Not just remembering Christ's birth but anticipating His return.Historically marked by fasting, reflection, and preparing room for Jesus.Weekly themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love.Hope is often the hardest to hold onto—even for strong believers.“Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” (Proverbs 13:12).Hope delayed makes the heart tired. Hope can feel risky or fragile. II. The Reality of HopelessnessMany feel “learned hopelessness”—after disappointment, unanswered prayers, and long waiting, the heart stops expecting anything to change.People do this spiritually the same way the dogs did in the study.BUT God does not want His children living in hopelessness.Isaiah was sent to speak comfort, forgiveness, and hope to weary people.Isaiah 40:1–5: A message of comfort, deliverance, and restoration. God is leveling valleys and mountains—He is preparing a way. III. Truth #1 — HOPE HAS A NAMEHope is not a concept; it's a person—Jesus.Luke 1:30–32: The angel reveals Jesus as the promised One tied to Isaiah's prophecy.Jesus is our Hope… our Blessed Hope… our Living Hope.Our hope is anchored not in circumstances but in who God is. IV. Truth #2 — HOPE HAS PERFECT TIMINGGod's timing is not Amazon Prime—but it's always right on time.Galatians 4:4 — “When the set time had fully come, God sent His Son…”The 400 “silent years” were not silent—God was preparing the world:Socratic method encouraged questions.Old Testament translated into Greek.Jews scattered across the world.Rome built highways and unified language.When conditions were perfect for the gospel to spread, Jesus came.God works the same way in our waiting—He aligns things we cannot see. V. Truth #3 — HOPE IS COMING AGAINAdvent looks backward and forward—Jesus will return.John 14:3 — “I will come back and take you to be with Me…”A future hope: resurrection, restoration, eternal life.Proverbs 13:12 (full verse): Hope fulfilled becomes a “tree of life”—a sign of healing and wholeness in Revelation.One day every longing will be fulfilled.Until then, we choose hope. VI. Closing — A Call to RespondGroup 1: Those far from God—hope is not in something; it's in Someone.Group 2: Believers carrying heavy burdens—Romans 15:13 prayer of overflowing hope.Hope is our posture, our anchor, our promise.“Our hope is not in desired outcomes—but in God Himself.”

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Five Christmas Promises,” with Philip Miller, who discussed one of the promises: God sees your need and hears your prayer. We turned to Exodus 3:7-8, where we see that God listened to the cries and prayers of the Israelites when they were in Egypt; they were not unheard. Philip Miller is the Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. His voice can also be heard on the weekly Moody Church Hour radio broadcast. Then, starting on January 5th, you can listen to Pastor Philip on the upcoming daily program, Living Hope. We then had Bill Gaither join us to talk about his experience in the gospel music industry and his upcoming Christmas tour. Bill is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a pioneering figure in Gospel music, and is celebrated for both his songwriting and mentorship. He is also the founder of The Bill Gaither Trio and is known for penning over 700 gospel songs, including timeless classics like “Because He Lives.” Bill will be bringing the Homecoming Christmas Tour to Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, on Friday, December 12, at 7 pm. We also had Boyd Bailey join us to talk about the beauty of joyful giving. Boyd is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation of Georgia, where he helps families steward their generosity through donor-advised funds. Boyd is also the founder of Wisdom Hunters, a ministry whose devotional emails help more than 100,000 readers connect with Christ each day. He also wrote the new book, "The Power of Generosity: Experiencing God's Amazing Abundance." You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Bill Gaither Interview [06:10] Boyd Bailey Interview [15:27] Philip Miller Interview [27:41] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone loves a perfect Christmas. But, the conditions of the arrival of Christ and his early years were anything but peaceful. It was chaotic, messy and extremely humble. In this first message of the "Not-So Perfect Christmas" series, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the lineage of Jesus in Matthew 1. This is the bloodline of the King of Kings, but it is full of imperfection, dysfunction and brokenness; making it just the right backdrop for Christ's redemptive glory to shine through. And, in that truth, we find hope and peace that God is working in our brokenness toward redemption as well.

Join us with a new series: Malachi to Matthew. The years between the last Old Testament profit to Matthew. Did God speak to us? Did Malachi have any words to share with us about Jesus? Welcome to Living Hope Church! These podcasts are our weekly Sunday sermons. We hope you enjoy them.

This message explores the crucial connection between hope and fear as we light the first candle of Advent. Learn why true, biblical hope is not flimsy wishful thinking, but a secure assurance grounded in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Discover how anchoring your hope in Jesus—our Living Hope—is the key to strengthening your faith for today and overcoming fear.

By Mario Seiglie - A hope of a future life beyond our mortal existence is a living hope. What is the connection between hope, faith and love? What happens if we lose hope? What are the three great hopes that we have?

When life goes from bad to worse you might be tempted to think you're really not saved. It's during those times of suffering we need reassurance of our sure salvation, and First Peter provides just that. If you're truly a Christian God wants you to know you're salvation is secure and nothing or no one can take it away. Today on a Daily Walk that encouraging truth comes to our attention, as pastor John Randall revisits 1 Peter chapter one. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

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This week on the Beyond Sunday Podcast, Steve Buttram, Paxton Redd, Josh Hensley, and Michael Shearon kick things off with Thanksgiving laughs, family stories, and a hilarious game of Hallmark or Holy, where they try to determine whether love quotes come from Christmas movies or Scripture. The fun sets the table for a deeper conversation as the Advent season begins with a powerful focus on hope—not the fragile kind rooted in circumstances, but the living hope found in Jesus. Paxton unpacks how hope often rises from the most unexpected places, reminding listeners that our confidence is anchored in the resurrected Christ, not wishful thinking. The guys reflect on a moving moment from Sunday's service where the church physically surrounded those who expressed a need for prayer—an unforgettable picture of the Body of Christ carrying hope together. Steve shares updates on the exciting and chaotic preparations for the upcoming Cadiz campus launch, while Michael previews next week's theme of peace in the middle of chaos. Throughout the episode, the heart of the message rings clear: God's hope is alive, active, and meant to be experienced in community. ✝️ASK A QUESTION – TELL A STORY – CONNECT WITH US    

What types of hope do we have and where do we place our hope?

SCRIPTURE- 1 Peter 1:3-4"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you”REFLECTION- JeffADVENT WORD OF THE DAY- Listen - Begin this morning with five minutes of complete silence. Set aside your phone, your to-do list, and simply whisper, “Lord, what do You want me to hear today?” Let His still voice guide your steps.MUSIC- "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Michael WhalenNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Series: The Advent of ____Week 1 Title: The Advent of HopeMain Scriptures: Proverbs 13:12, Isaiah 40:1–5, Luke 1:30–32, Galatians 4:4, John 14:3, Romans 15:13Big Idea:Hope is not a wishful feeling—hope has a Name, perfect timing, and a promised future.Jesus is our Hope, our Living Hope, and our Coming King. I. Introduction — What Advent Really MeansAdvent = “coming” or “arrival.” Not just remembering Christ's birth but anticipating His return.Historically marked by fasting, reflection, and preparing room for Jesus.Weekly themes: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love.Hope is often the hardest to hold onto—even for strong believers.“Hope deferred makes the heart sick…” (Proverbs 13:12).Hope delayed makes the heart tired. Hope can feel risky or fragile. II. The Reality of HopelessnessMany feel “learned hopelessness”—after disappointment, unanswered prayers, and long waiting, the heart stops expecting anything to change.People do this spiritually the same way the dogs did in the study.BUT God does not want His children living in hopelessness.Isaiah was sent to speak comfort, forgiveness, and hope to weary people.Isaiah 40:1–5: A message of comfort, deliverance, and restoration. God is leveling valleys and mountains—He is preparing a way. III. Truth #1 — HOPE HAS A NAMEHope is not a concept; it's a person—Jesus.Luke 1:30–32: The angel reveals Jesus as the promised One tied to Isaiah's prophecy.Jesus is our Hope… our Blessed Hope… our Living Hope.Our hope is anchored not in circumstances but in who God is. IV. Truth #2 — HOPE HAS PERFECT TIMINGGod's timing is not Amazon Prime—but it's always right on time.Galatians 4:4 — “When the set time had fully come, God sent His Son…”The 400 “silent years” were not silent—God was preparing the world:Socratic method encouraged questions.Old Testament translated into Greek.Jews scattered across the world.Rome built highways and unified language.When conditions were perfect for the gospel to spread, Jesus came.God works the same way in our waiting—He aligns things we cannot see. V. Truth #3 — HOPE IS COMING AGAINAdvent looks backward and forward—Jesus will return.John 14:3 — “I will come back and take you to be with Me…”A future hope: resurrection, restoration, eternal life.Proverbs 13:12 (full verse): Hope fulfilled becomes a “tree of life”—a sign of healing and wholeness in Revelation.One day every longing will be fulfilled.Until then, we choose hope. VI. Closing — A Call to RespondGroup 1: Those far from God—hope is not in something; it's in Someone.Group 2: Believers carrying heavy burdens—Romans 15:13 prayer of overflowing hope.Hope is our posture, our anchor, our promise.“Our hope is not in desired outcomes—but in God Himself.”

Your identity in Christ is received, not achieved. You belong because of God's grace, you are adopted into His family, and your identity is grounded in what Christ has already done. Romans 6 teaches that your old self died with Christ: “Your old self was crucified with Him.” Your former identity isn't improved — it's executed. The old lies—“Only what you see is real,” “Your choices don't matter,” “You can't change”—no longer define you. Scripture calls you to “consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God.” Colossians 3:3 declares that your life is now hidden with Christ in God—covered, secure, and protected. God sees you as a new creation, not as your past. Galatians 2:20 shows that Christ now lives in you. Christianity is not you trying harder but Christ expressing His life through you. Your strength is not your own. Because of this new identity, you belong to a new kingdom: “Sin shall not be master over you.” Shame no longer names you. You now live by faith in the Son of God. You live out your identity by declaring truth (Romans 6:11), renewing your mind (Colossians 3:2), and walking by the Spirit (Romans 8:14). Scripture replaces old labels with God's identity: free, loved, new, forgiven, empowered, never alone, God's workmanship, secure, victorious, chosen, strengthened, and without condemnation. You are dead to sin, alive to God, hidden with Christ, and Christ lives in you. This identity is a gift — now live like you belong.The post You Belong 3: Your New Identity in Christ first appeared on Living Hope.

Ricky and Bonnie are joined by Marsha Inman, the Friends & Family Director at Living Hope, to discuss how parents can navigate their children's struggle with their genders from young and still in the home, to adult and returning home for the holidays. They talk about asking good, open questions, setting boundaries, and continuing to love with grace and truth.

First Sunday of Advent - Hope

In a world filled with anxiety, trials, and uncertainty, where does true hope come from? In this Advent message, we look to 1 Peter 1 and discover the living hope Jesus offers. Hope that strengthens us in exile, anchors us in suffering, and reminds us that God is with us. Sermon Notes - http://bible.com/events/49528445 Digital Connect Card - https://redeemertampa.com/connectcard Online Giving - https://redeemertampa.com/give

Because God has fulfilled His promises in the past, we can know and have hope that God will fulfill them today and into the future.Jeremiah 33:10-16 (NIV)Reverend Matthew LakeNovember 30, 2025

Have you ever received a note of encouragement right in the midst of great suffering? A well spoken word at just the right time can go a long way. And that's what we find in the epistle of First Peter. It was written to Christians who were unjustly persecuted, and encountering fiery trials. We can benefit from the letter too, and receive God's encouragement and instruction for the difficult seasons of life. Today on a Daily Walk pastor John Randall speaks of a living hope. It belongs to you if you're a believer in Christ, and it cannot be taken away. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

When we first believe and repent, we receive God's spirit, which adopts us into his family. Like Octavius whom Julius Caesar posthumously adopted, we must accept our adoption and live it out. When we do, we will suffer. Thankfully, our inheritance as God's children far outweighs any suffering we must face today. Romans 8:11 The spirit of God is the primary activating agent for resurrection on the last day. We receive the spirit when we first believe in the gospel and repent of our sins (Titus 3:3-7; Eph 1:13-14). Romans 8:12-14 There's something inherently wrong with us. Paul calls this impulse to do what is wrong, “the flesh” (Rom 7:14-15, 21-24). If we choose to be led by the spirit, we can gain freedom from the flesh. By acting like God, we are the children of God (Gal 3:6-7). Romans 8:15-16 Receiving God's spirit also means that we've been adopted into God's family. Just as Octavius had to believe and act on his posthumous adoption by Julius Caesar, so too we must believe and act upon our adoption by God. Romans 8:17 Because we are God's adopted children, we are also heirs. To be an heir is to be destined to receive an inheritance. Heirs of God means that we will receive our inheritance from God—eternal life in the kingdom of God (Mat 5:5; Luke 12:32). Romans 8:18 All who want to live a godly life in Christ will suffer persecution (2 Tim 3:12). Although we don't seek out suffering, it is inevitable if we stand for God in this fallen world. Our suffering matters, but we must remember to keep it in perspective of the coming glory.The post You Belong 2: Adopted Into God's Family first appeared on Living Hope.