00:00 - Introduction on the human need for hope 00:25 - Hope found in Christ through His promises and the resurrection 00:45 - Hope as a confident expectation grounded in faith 01:09 - The resurrection as the foundation of hope in Christ 01:30 - Hope that endures through life's storms 01:56 - A living hope that sustains and uplifts 02:18 - Faith rooted in Christ's resurrection 02:45 - Hope that brings peace amidst struggles 03:14 - Hope as an anchor in tumultuous times

This sermon is part 1 in a series on "Seven Things That Make the Church Strong." In this sermon, the speaker examines the first three essential pillars that must be in place for a church to be strong and productive: 1) A converted membership, 2) Pure and sincere worship of God, and 3) Knowledge instead of ignorance. The speaker stresses the importance of being truly converted to Christ through belief, repentance, confession, and baptism. He warns against vain worship and emphasizing the social aspect over sincere worship. The sermon encourages all Christians to grow in knowledge of God's Word to combat false teaching. This is a vital message for any Christian!