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(Luke 2:8-14)\xa0 And there were shepherds living out in the fields\nnearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.\xa0 An angel of the Lord\nappeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they\nwere terrified.\xa0 But the angel said to them, \u201cDo not be afraid. I bring\nyou good news of great joy that will be for all the people.\xa0 Today in\nthe town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the\nLord.\xa0 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in\ncloths and lying in a manger.\u201d\xa0 Suddenly a great company of the\nheavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, \u201cGlory\nto God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor\nrests.\u201d
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(Job 17:13)\xa0 \u201cWhere then is my hope?\xa0 Who can see any hope for me?\u201d

(1\nTimothy 6:17)\xa0 \u201cCommand those who are rich in this present world not to\nbe arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but\nto put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for\nour enjoyment.\u201d
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Title of message: The Source of Hope

(Romans 15:13 GWT)\xa0\n\u201cMay God, the source of hope, fill you with joy and peace through your\nfaith in Him. Then you\u2019ll overflow with hope\u2026\u201d


1. God\u2019s presence.
(Psalm 62:5)\xa0 \u201cFind rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.\u201d
\n(Isaiah 40:31)\xa0 \u201c\u2026those who hope in the Lord will renew their\nstrength.\xa0 They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not\ngrow weary; they will walk and not be faint.\u201d

2. God\u2019s promise.
(Psalm 119:81)\xa0 \u201cMy soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.\u201d
\n(Psalm 119:105) \u201cYour word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.\u201d
(Lamentations\n3:21-23)\xa0 \u201cYet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:\xa0 Because\nof the LORD\u2019s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never\nfail.\xa0 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.\u201d
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3. God\u2019s process.
(Romans 5:2-4)\xa0 \u201cAnd we rejoice in the hope of\nthe glory of God.\xa0 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings,\nbecause we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance,\ncharacter; and character, hope.\u201d
\n(Romans 8:28)\xa0 \u201cAnd we know that in all things God works for the good\nof those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.\u201d

4. God\u2019s purpose.
(Jeremiah\n29:11)\xa0 \u201cFor I know the plans I have for you,\u201d declares the LORD,\n\u201cplans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a\nfuture.\u201d
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5. God\u2019s place.
(John 14:1-2)\xa0 \u201cDo not let your hearts be\ntroubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.\xa0 In my Father's house are\nmany rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there\nto prepare a place for you.\u201d
\n(1 Peter 1:4-6 LB)\xa0 \u201cGod has reserved for His children the priceless\ngift of eternal life; it is kept in heaven for you\u2026And God, in His\nmighty power, will make sure that you get there safely to receive it\nbecause you are trusting Him\u2026So be truly glad!\xa0 There is wonderful joy\nahead, even though the going is rough for a while down here.\u201d


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