RockPointe Church
The Hope of Christmas | Luke 1:26-38
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RockPointe Church - Central Campus
4503 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
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https://www.rockpointechurch.org/openingdoorsWhat is Biblical Hope?
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It is confident expectation based on the unchanging character and promises of God.
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It is confident expectation based on the unchanging character and promises of God.
Three Elements of Hope (Paul David Tripp)
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1) Assessment:
An honest evaluation of our situation and recognition of your need for God.
2) Object:
Person, relationship or thing you put your hope in.
3) Expectation:
Looking forward with confidence to what God has promised.
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1) Assessment:
An honest evaluation of our situation and recognition of your need for God.
2) Object:
Person, relationship or thing you put your hope in.
3) Expectation:
Looking forward with confidence to what God has promised.
Three Types of Hope in Scripture
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1) Living Hope:
Assurance because Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
(1 Peter 1:3)
2) Blessed Hope:
Anticipation of Christ’s second advent, redemption & restoration.
(Titus 2:13)
3) Hope of Glory:
Expectation of the end of all death, suffering, tears and pain.
(Colossians 1:27)
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1) Living Hope:
Assurance because Jesus’ life, death and resurrection.
(1 Peter 1:3)
2) Blessed Hope:
Anticipation of Christ’s second advent, redemption & restoration.
(Titus 2:13)
3) Hope of Glory:
Expectation of the end of all death, suffering, tears and pain.
(Colossians 1:27)
Three Reasons We Can Have Hope:
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1) God is in us – John 14:23
His Holy Spirit comforts, convicts, teaches and guides us.
2) God is with us – Matthew 1:23
Emmanuel—He is with us in our joy and in our pain. We are never alone.
3) God will return for us – John 14:3
Life with Christ ends not in darkness but in glory and redemption.
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1) God is in us – John 14:23
His Holy Spirit comforts, convicts, teaches and guides us.
2) God is with us – Matthew 1:23
Emmanuel—He is with us in our joy and in our pain. We are never alone.
3) God will return for us – John 14:3
Life with Christ ends not in darkness but in glory and redemption.
5 Practical ways to share our Hope in Christ this week:
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1) Extend a personal invitation. Invite someone to Blue Christmas, coffee, or to share a meal in your home.
2) Pray with someone - not just for them. Ask, “Can I pray for you right now?”
3) Offer forgiveness and/or ask for forgiveness.
4) Give of your time & possessions. Visit a nursing home, bake cookies for a new neighbor, or give something meaningful away.
5) Share your story of hope. Tell someone how Jesus has changed your life and brought you hope in the darkness. Your testimony may be the hope someone is praying for in this season.
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1) Extend a personal invitation. Invite someone to Blue Christmas, coffee, or to share a meal in your home.
2) Pray with someone - not just for them. Ask, “Can I pray for you right now?”
3) Offer forgiveness and/or ask for forgiveness.
4) Give of your time & possessions. Visit a nursing home, bake cookies for a new neighbor, or give something meaningful away.
5) Share your story of hope. Tell someone how Jesus has changed your life and brought you hope in the darkness. Your testimony may be the hope someone is praying for in this season.