Hope

This Advent sermon explores the theme of hope through the lens of the Israelites' exile in Babylon. The pastor emphasizes that true hope is not found in comfort, achievement, or worldly success, but is birthed through hardship, surrender, and trust in God. Drawing from Jeremiah's message to the exiles, the sermon challenges believers to understand that difficult seasons are not signs of God's abandonment but opportunities for divine investment. Hope is presented as a Christ-centered perspective that transforms worldly moments, rooted in the resurrection of Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The message calls the church to move beyond individualism and comfortable Christianity, urging believers to live out their faith actively in community, recognizing that Christian service today builds substantial hope for tomorrow.