Clothed with Christ

Josue Portillo

August 18, 2024

About the Sermon

In this sermon, we will focus on the importance of community and support in healing from church hurt. We will examine how being vulnerable and seeking support can lead to a deeper sense of community and healing. We will also discuss practical ways to find support and connect with others in our church community.

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.