3. Isaiah 57:14-21 14 And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.” 15 For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. 16 I will not accuse forever, nor will I always be angry, for then the spirit of man would grow faint before me—the breath of man that I have created.

4. Isaiah 57:14-21 17 I was enraged by his sinful greed; I punished him, and hid my face in anger, yet he kept on in his willful ways. 18 I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, 19 creating praise on the lips of the mourners in Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the L ORD. “And I will heal them.” 20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud. 21 “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

5. The Vision of Hope Community Church is: To honor God by helping as many people as possible become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ

8.  For God’s Glory

9.  By God’s Grace

10.  For God’s Glory  By God’s Grace  Through the Truth of the Word of God

11.  For God’s Glory  By God’s Grace  Through the Truth of the Word of God  Depending on the Holy Spirit

12.  For God’s Glory  By God’s Grace  Through the Truth of the Word of God  Depending on the Holy Spirit  Because all people matter to God

13.  For God’s Glory  By God’s Grace  Through the Truth of the Word of God  Depending on the Holy Spirit  Because all people matter to God  We hope to make disciples

14.  For God’s Glory  By God’s Grace  Through the Truth of the Word of God  Depending on the Holy Spirit  Because all people matter to God  We hope to make disciples  And, Ultimately, Spread the Kingdom of God

17. 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 13 It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in his presence. 15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God.

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20. 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

21. 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, 10 and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.

28. What really excites us?

29.  People coming to faith in Jesus

30. What really excites us?  People coming to faith in Jesus  Living out the Gospel in Community

31. What really excites us?  People coming to faith in Jesus  Living out the Gospel in Community  Leadership Development

32. What really excites us?  People coming to faith in Jesus  Living out the Gospel in Community  Leadership Development  Church Planting (local and global)

33. What really excites us?  People coming to faith in Jesus  Living out the Gospel in Community  Leadership Development  Church Planting (local and global)  Multi-Site Church (future)

36. It’s gonna take all of us: Time

37. It’s gonna take all of us: Talent

38. It’s gonna take all of us: Treasure

39. It’s gonna take all of us: Ticker

40. Gospel Application

41. Will you pray about what God would have you to do so we don’t “drop it?”