Christ the Hope | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Lamentations 3:19–26

What do you do when the worst possible scenario comes true? How do you live with incredible hurt but hope? The writer of Lamentations gives us a glimpse into the heart of God for his people, even as they suffer. Learning to lament well is essential to Christian maturity.

Sermon Points:

  • The Worst of Suffering
  • The Hope in Lament
  • The Practice of Waiting

Christ the Temple | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Haggai 2:1-9

The Temple meant that God was present with Israel. But it was destroyed and under judgment. Jesus said he WAS the Temple and would be judged on our behalf. Why? So he could make his church the new locale for his presence and each believer into a temple for the Holy Spirit.

Sermon Points:

  • ]The Temple and Israel
  • The Temple and Jesus
  • The Temple and You