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TIME FOR HOPE (4 OF 4)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: Matthew 16:18
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Time for Hope (4 of 4)
Series:God Standard Time (GST)
Kerry Shook
Matthew 16:18


''... and upon this rock I will build My church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.'' Matthew 16:18 (KJV)

1. BECOME A PART OF THE HOUSE OF HOPE.

''but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'' Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

''For I know the plans I have for you,'' says the Lord. ''They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.'' Jeremiah 29:11 (TLB)

''I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way.'' Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV)

2. ALIGN YOUR HEART WITH THE HOUSE OF HOPE.

''For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'' Luke 12:34 (NIV)

''Then the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: 'Why are you living in luxurious houses while My house lies in ruins? This is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says: Look at what's happening to you! You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!'''
Haggai 1:3-6 (NLT)

3. STAND WITH THE HOUSE OF HOPE.

''Therefore, my dear brothers ...

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