AN ABUNDANCE OF HOPE

Rom 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in

hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Abound – perisseūo – to be over and above, to go way beyond

Hope – elpis – expectation

Hebrews 11:8-13

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as

an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9  By faith he dwelt in the

land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with

him of the same promise; 10  for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and

maker is God. 11  By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a

child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised.

12  Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky

in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. 13  These all died in faith, not

having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced

them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Hope is a reality that allows you to live now as if the promises are already fulfilled…

It does not defer gratification or praise or thanksgiving. With enough hope the soul is

transferred to the place that you experience the same emotions you will when the thing

manifest.

Ex. Zachariah (How do I know this will happen?)

Ex. Mary (Be it unto me)

ABRAHAM

Romans 4:16-18

Abraham, who is the father of us all…Who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he

became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants

be.

 He’s 75 and Sarah 60 when called

SENIORS

Abraham Called at 75

Joshua entering the Promised Land at 65

Moses started at 80

Psalm 92:13

Those who are planted in the house of the LORD Shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14

They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing.

 Nomadic Life

 Promised Father of Many Nations

AGAINST HOPE

1. Biology Against Them (Seed and Menstruation)

2. Physiology Against Them (Strength)

3. Laws of Nature Against Then

I. THE POWER OF HOPE

1. An Anchor

Heb 6:19

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which

enters the Presence behind the veil

2. Helmet

1 Thess 5:7-8

But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and

love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation

II. THE RESULT OF HOPE

1. Joy and Peace

Rom 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you

may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

2. Boldness

2 Cor 3:12

Therefore, since we have such hope, we use great boldness of speech

3. Deliverance from Shame

Rom 5:3

And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation

produces perseverance; 4  and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

5  Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in

our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

III. HOW TO GET HOPE

1. Holy Spirit Infused

Rom 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you

may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit

2. Scriptures

Rom 15:4

For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we

through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

3. Experience

Rom 5:1-5

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our

Lord Jesus Christ, 2  through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in

which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3  And not only that, but

we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;

4  and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5  Now hope does not

disappoint