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Hounded or Honored By Our Hope

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope “It is good to speak of God today. ” Thank You for coming and worshiping.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope 1 Corinthians 13: 13(NKJV) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Hebrews 11: 1(KJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11: 1(NLT) 1 Faith is the confidence that we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope HOPE waits for the promise, but FAITH goes for the promise. HOPE observes and acknowledges, FAITH apprehends and acts. HOPE says it will happen, FAITH says it has happened. HOPE says I will have it, FAITH says I have it. - Pastor Felix Osiadi

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Deceptional Hope – not quite sure it’s right, but I’m hoping

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Deceptional Hope – not quite sure it’s right, but I’m hoping Those that HOPE in their works for salvation

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Deceptional Hope – not quite sure it’s right, but I’m hoping Those that HOPE in their works for salvation Those who lean on their goodness

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Deceptional Hope – not quite sure it’s right, but I’m hoping Those that HOPE in their works for salvation Those who lean on their goodness Those who are weighing their good against their bad and HOPING for the best

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Deceptional Hope – not quite sure it’s right, but I’m hoping Those that HOPE in their works for salvation Those who lean on their goodness Those who are weighing their good against their bad and HOPING for the best Those that are just HOPING for the best. Where will you spend eternity? “I hope I will be in heaven? ?

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Occasional or Seasonal Hope – just when it is convenient

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Occasional or Seasonal Hope – just when it is convenient They look to God when the mood suits them

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Occasional or Seasonal Hope – just when it is convenient They look to God when the mood suits them They only look to God on special occasions or dates

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Occasional or Seasonal Hope – just when it is convenient They look to God when the mood suits them They only look to God on special occasions or dates They may “look” to God to keep family happy, pastor off their backs, even political in nature

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Occasional or Seasonal Hope – just when it is convenient They look to God when the mood suits them They only look to God on special occasions or dates They may “look” to God to keep family happy, pastor off their backs, even political in nature Easter, Christmas, weddings, or funerals.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Situational Hope – just able to do what situations will allow

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Situational Hope – just able to do what situations will allow “God knows I’m not perfect and I am doing my best…considering the situation. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Situational Hope – just able to do what situations will allow “God knows I’m not perfect and I am doing my best…considering the situation. ” “God understands. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Situational Hope – just able to do what situations will allow “God knows I’m not perfect and I am doing my best…considering the situation. ” “God understands. ” “At least I’m trying. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Nominal Hope – just enough to get by

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Nominal Hope – just enough to get by “I’m doing my best. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Nominal Hope – just enough to get by “I’m doing my best. ” “I’m doing as well as others. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Nominal Hope – just enough to get by “I’m doing my best. ” “I’m doing as well as others. ” “I’m doing better than most. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Nominal Hope – just enough to get by “I’m doing my best. ” “I’m doing as well as others. ” “I’m doing better than most. ” “I hope God grades on a curve. ”

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Internal Hope 1 John 3: 3(KJV) 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Internal Hope 1 John 3: 3(KJV) 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Individual hope

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Internal Hope 1 John 3: 3(KJV) 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Individual hope Not parents’ hope, friends’ hope, etc.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Each of us needs an INTERNAL HOPE within us

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Intentional Hope Romans 4: 18 -22(KJV) 18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. 19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb: 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. [NKJV - 22 And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness. ” ]

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Intentional Hope Abraham hoped even when hope was not convenient – 18

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Intentional Hope Abraham hoped even when hope was not convenient – 18 Abraham did not look at his situation (“dead” body) – 19

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Intentional Hope Abraham hoped even when hope was not convenient – 18 Abraham did not look at his situation (“dead” body) – 19 Abraham praised God with his hope – 20

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Intentional Hope Abraham hoped even when hope was not convenient – 18 Abraham did not look at his situation (“dead” body) – 19 Abraham praised God with his hope – 20 Abraham reaped the blessing for a great hope and the faith it wrought (righteosness) – 21 -22

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Intentional Hope Hebrews 11: 8 -10(KJV) 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Like Abraham we need an INTENTIONAL HOPE in our lives

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Relational Hope Romans 8: 24 -28(KJV) 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. 26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Relational Hope he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 27 And

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Relational Hope With God

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Relational Hope With God With the Lord

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Relational Hope With God With the Lord With the Holy Spirit Proverbs 14: 32(KJV) 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope God should be real in our lives and our future should be our hope in Him

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Eternal Hope Hebrews 6: 13 -20(KJV) 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. 16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. 17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Eternal Hope by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. 18 That

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Eternal Hope Romans 5: 1 -6(KJV) 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. 6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Eternal Hope If we die, what then? Titus 2: 13 -14(NKJV) 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Eternal Hope We need to know He will keep His promises Hebrews 11: 6(KJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope We need that HOPE that we will be with Him in eternity

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Fraternal Hope – Hope in the “Brethren” Colossians 1: 3 -6(KJV) 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Fraternal Hope – Hope in the “Brethren” We need the HOPE our brother and Sister nurture in us

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Fraternal Hope – Hope in the “Brethren” We need the HOPE our brother and Sister nurture in us We need to help nurture hope in each other

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Godly brother and sisters are special in our lives – they give us hope

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope External Hope – one that is shared with others 1 Peter 3: 15(NKJV) 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope External Hope – one that is shared with others 1 Peter 3: 15(NKJV) 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; We need to share our hope with others

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope External Hope – one that is shared with others 1 Peter 3: 15(NKJV) 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; We need to share our hope with others By our voice

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope External Hope – one that is shared with others 1 Peter 3: 15(NKJV) 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; We need to share our hope with others By our voice By our actions

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope External Hope – one that is shared with others 1 Peter 3: 15(NKJV) 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; We need to share our hope with others By our voice By our actions By our love

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Supernal Hope – heavenly hope 1 Peter 1: 3 -5(KJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Supernal Hope – heavenly hope Jesus is coming again

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Supernal Hope – heavenly hope Jesus is coming again Jesus is coming for believers

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Supernal Hope – heavenly hope Jesus is coming again Jesus is coming for believers Is your hope in Jesus?

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope Supernal Hope – heavenly hope Jesus is coming again Jesus is coming for believers Is your hope in Jesus? Do you have an heavenly hope?

Hounded or Honored By Our Hope May your HOPE in the Lord be great!