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1 Peter 1:13-19 (view passage online)
Prophets searched carefully about the coming grace. The Spirit of Christ testified beforehand about the sufferings of Christ and the following glories, which angels desire to understand. Believers must prepare their minds and rest their hope fully on grace.
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2 Thessalonians 2:9-17 (view passage online)
God chose us for salvation and gives us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace. Therefore, we should stand fast in the teachings we have learned, knowing He will strengthen us in every good work.
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1 Timothy 1:1-7 (view passage online)
This sermon contrasts the temporary nature of worldly hope with the secure, eternal hope found only in Jesus Christ. True hope comes from faith in His promise of eternal life, providing peace and assurance regardless of wealth or poverty. Correct doctrine is vital to define this hope and guard against false teachings that distract from the gospel.
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Hebrews 7:1-19 (view passage online)
This study of Hebrews 7 uses Melchizedek to show that Christ’s priesthood is superior to the old Levitical system. The old law could not make anyone perfect, so God replaced it with a better hope found in Jesus. Through His perfect sacrifice and endless life, we gain direct and confident access to God’s throne of grace.
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Acts 2:22-41 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
Peter preached at Pentecost that God raised Jesus from the dead and made Him Lord. The crowd repented and believed his message, bringing thousands into the church. The resurrection of Jesus builds the firm foundation of our hope today.
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2 Thessalonians 3 (view passage online)
Pastor Richard Krenz
Paul closes his letter by blessing the Thessalonians with peace from the Lord. Believers must choose the hope of Christ over the despair of the world. We live faithfully and pray with confidence until Jesus returns.
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2 Thessalonians 2 (view passage online)
Pastor Richard Krenz
Paul addresses the coming day of the Lord, the man of sin, and the strong delusion God sends upon those who reject the truth. He assures the Thessalonians the day has not yet arrived and details the prophetic events that precede it. Believers build their lives on well-founded hope grounded in prophetic truth and God’s promises.
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1 John 2:28-3:3 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John encourages believers to abide in Christ to maintain confidence at His return. The world rejects us because it first rejected Him. The hope of seeing Christ and becoming like Him purifies believers as they anticipate His second coming.
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1 John 2:7-11 (view passage online)
Pastor John Nuce
John explains the old commandment to love takes on new meaning under the new covenant. God now produces this love from within through the new heart and Spirit promised in Ezekiel. Walking in the light requires loving the brethren while walking in darkness guarantees hating them.