10.05.25 Message

Feeling weighed down by a cynical world? This week, Pastor Tabatha continues her series on Resilience by focusing on the power of Hope.

Using a simple story of a man who patiently started a community chess club, Tabatha shows us that everyday hope—the kind that patiently plugs along day-in and day-out—is the foundation for a resilient life. This isn’t passive wishing; it’s an active pursuit of the good, even when the world feels dark.

Drawing on Scripture (2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Romans 5:3-5, 1 Peter 1:3), you’ll discover that:

• Hope is Active: A resilient faith sees the good and actively looks for hope in our lives and the world.
• Hope is Carried: We are a resurrection people bound by community. When you feel hopeless, your community is there to carry hope for you, whether it’s through a shared prayer or a simple gesture like doing the dishes.
• Hope is Alive: Hope is a living hope, planted deep within you by God’s love. It is the heart of your faith, beating within you and ready to see you through any hardship.

Hope will not disappoint us, because it is nurtured by the unbreakable love of God. Watch this sermon to tap into the living hope that is already inside you!