Hope: Gives Us Purpose

Hope is more than wishful thinking—it’s a confident expectation grounded in God’s promises and fulfilled in Jesus. This series unpacks how God’s hope is woven into the story of Scripture and our lives, showing us that hope has a name: Jesus.

Hope: For Those in the Dark

In a world full of fear and uncertainty, God’s message is clear: “Do not fear.” Hope in Jesus allows us to replace fear with trust and experience the peace that surpasses understanding. This week, we’ll explore how God guides us from fear to peace through His promises.

Hope: God’s Plan from the Beginning

Hope wasn’t a reaction; it was God’s intention. From the very beginning, God planned to bring salvation to humanity through Jesus. Through Old Testament prophecies and the angel’s announcement to Mary, we see how hope has always been central to God’s plan.

Unity is Job Number One

Dr. Gary Johnson shares about the importance of unity in the church and how to accomplish it.

Peacemakers Over Partisans

Here, we look at what it means to be peacemakers in today’s politically charged environment. Instead of getting sucked into partisan battles, we’re called to bridge divides and bring peace. Jesus didn’t call us to be partisans—He called us to be peacemakers. So, how do we live this out when everything around us screams division? We’ll focus on how we can reflect the unity Jesus prayed for, even when we disagree politically.

Kingdom Values Over Political Agendas

This week is about aligning our priorities with the Kingdom of God, not the agendas of political parties. We’ll explore what it means to seek first the Kingdom, and how that shapes the way we engage with politics. Kingdom values—like justice, mercy, and humility—should guide our decisions, not party platforms. We’ll talk about what happens when Kingdom values clash with political agendas and how to respond as followers of Jesus.

King Jesus Over All

This message will dive into Jesus as the Lion of Judah, the one true King who reigns over everything—yes, even politics. We’ll explore the problem of political idolatry and how easy it is to slip into worshipping political leaders or parties instead of Jesus. Our loyalty belongs to the Lion, not the elephant or the donkey.

Praise in the Pain

In the final sermon of the series, we explore how lament can lead to a stronger, more resilient faith. Habakkuk’s journey from doubt to trust provides a powerful example of how we can praise God even in our pain. We’ll offer practical ways to navigate through dark times, emphasizing that God is always present and worthy of our trust, even when He feels distant.

Still on the Throne

This message challenges us to confront the reality that God’s plans often differ from our expectations. Through Habakkuk’s story, we learn the value of patience and the importance of trusting God’s timing. Our disappointments can deepen our faith when we rely on His sovereign and loving purposes, even in difficult seasons.

Faith in the Fog

Here, we tackle the tough question of why injustice seems to go unchecked in the world. Habakkuk’s cry for justice mirrors our own concerns about the wrongs we see around us. This sermon helps us find reassurance in the fact that God sees everything and has a plan to address it all. We are encouraged to trust in God’s justice, even when it doesn’t come as quickly as we’d like.