Eternal Hope in Christ: Living by Faith, Not by Sight - Sunday Morning August 4, 2024

Living with Eternal Hope: Confidence in Christ

In this episode of the Middletown Baptist Church podcast, Pastor Josh explores the theme of confident hope in Christ, focusing on 2 Corinthians chapter 5. He emphasizes that believers can confidently expect God to fulfill His promises, contrasting the material blessings of this world with the eternal blessings of heaven. Pastor Josh discusses how Christians often waver in faith due to worldly distractions but encourages listeners to live by faith and not by sight. The sermon also highlights the roles of the Holy Spirit as Comforter and teacher, providing believers with assurance and confidence in their heavenly destiny. Pastor Josh urges believers to maintain their focus on the eternal hope and live a life characterized by faith, despite life's challenges and struggles.

00:00 Welcome to Middletown Baptist Church Podcast

00:23 Exploring 2 Corinthians Chapter 5

04:33 The Certainty of Our Hope in Christ

08:02 Victory Over Death Through Jesus

11:57 Living with Eternal Perspective

15:03 The Conflict Between Flesh and Spirit

23:53 The Earnest of the Spirit: Our Down Payment

25:52 Living with Faith and Confidence

26:11 Worldly Confidence vs. Christian Confidence

26:56 The Role of the Holy Spirit

29:11 Seeking Comfort in the Holy Spirit

30:36 The Promise of the Comforter

38:24 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight

43:28 Eternal Hope and Confidence in Christ

47:36 Invitation to Renew Faith

49:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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