Bill Behrman sermon and healing service @ New Creation Church 5/25/08
Faith, Hope and Love

Changing my heart and my thoughts toward adopting difficult children. Praise you GOD!!

Love covers all sins, it does not point them out! Love your neighbor. Love as Christ loved us.

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.


Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.


Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.


1 Peter 3:14
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."
3:15
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
3:17
It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.


Hebrews 6:19
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,


Hebrews 3:6
But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.


Hebrews 10:35
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.


Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.

Hope expects

Faith obtains

God is the giver of hope

Hope is joyful, confident expectation---expect things to happen!

Hope pushes aside the things that lead to doubt.

Hope is a condition in your life that marks you, sets you apart.