The Advent of Hope

The Advent of Hope
N. Keith Shepherd

I. Introduction

II. We Can Have Hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT) “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

Romans 8:28 (NLT) And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Isaiah 9:6-7 (NLT) ⁶For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ⁷His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!

A. Hope is not thinking.

B. Hope is not thinking.

C. Hope is confident .

III. Where Is My Hope?

Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.

A. My hope has been in .

Psalm 33:22 (NLT) Let your unfailing love surround us, LORD, for our hope is in you alone.

IV. Conclusion