Evergreen Christian Community

THE BIG IDEA: Christian hope is not a manufactured or fleeting optimistic attitude, but a confident obedience based on the certainty of the work of Jesus. Ephesians 1:13-22 ‬‬‬‬ 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF HOPE: Hope: “Life shaping certainty of something that hasn’t happened yet, but you know will.” Hebrews 11:1 2. THE CONTENT OF HOPE - KNOWING FOUR THINGS: 1. To KNOW the Holy Spirit as your SEAL, DEPOSIT AND GUARANTEE. 2. To KNOW that hope is your PRIMARY CALLING. 3. To KNOW that we are HIS INHERITANCE. 4. To KNOW the Father’s great POWER AND PLAN. 3. HOW TO GET HOPE: ● Ephesians 1:13-14 ● Isaiah 30:15 We become ANCHORED IN HOPE when we become anchored in the love of our Father, expressed through the work of the Son, experienced through the power of the Holy Spirit. RESPONSE: 1. Choose HOPE as your personal calling. 2. Place your life in His hands - be HIS POSSESSION. 3. SHARE THAT HOPE with your Oikos.