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The Savior | Isaiah’s Voice | Part 12

This morning, we wrapped up our summer sermon series, Isaiah’s Voice, with a message from Senior Pastor David Dwight.

When we know His glory, we know peace, because we were made by Him and for Him.

“They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord, for the display of His splendor.”

Isaiah 61:3

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This is a time to worship together, hear God’s Word, and be reminded of His faithfulness. Today’s sermon gently explores the journey of grief, the question “why?”, and the healing through God’s truth.

The Protector | Isaiah’s Voice | Part 8

Outreach Director and Lodge Pastor Drew Paulette continued our summer series with a message from Isaiah 43. Written to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon, this chapter offers a picture of a people living in captivity — far from home, disconnected from their identity, and uncertain of their purpose.

But God speaks through Isaiah to remind them — and us — of what is true:“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” (v. 1)

Even today, as believers living as pilgrims in a world not our own, we often need this same reminder. Drew challenged us with two questions: What captivities are we living in? What cisterns are we drinking from?

We were made to glorify God — our lives a song to the Lord. But have the dry, broken cisterns of this world distracted us? Have they lured us away from our true identity and calling?

Take heart, Church: Jesus has set us free. We are no longer bound to sin or the empty promises of the world. Because of Him, we drink from the well of Living Water — one that flows in aeternum.

“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, for I give water in the wilderness, rivers in the desert, to give drink to my chosen people, the people whom I formed for myself that they might declare my praise.” (v. 18-21)

Sunday mornings at HOPE are the heartbeat of our week — worshiping together, hearing God’s Word, and being reminded of His faithfulness. Thank you for joining us today!

This morning, Senior Pastor David Dwight guided us through Isaiah 35, reflecting on the reality and purpose of spiritual deserts. These seasons can feel dry, disorienting, and deeply painful — when all that once brought comfort or strength seems to vanish, and hope feels out of reach.

But in the quiet and barrenness, something sacred happens: our souls are laid bare before God. Stripped of distractions and self-reliance, we are invited into deeper communion with Him — where false beliefs are challenged, surface-level faith is exposed, and our hearts are reoriented toward what is true.

If you find yourself in a desert now, it may feel impossible to imagine joy, renewal, or even peace. But hold fast. Deserts do not last forever. Living water will flow again. The wasteland will bloom.

“Be strong, do not fear; your God will come…” (Isaiah 35:4)

The Peace | Isaiah’s Voice | Part 5

The Bible tells a sweeping story — one of promises made, promises fulfilled, and the space of waiting in between. This morning, we explored Isaiah 11:1–12, a powerful prophecy that foretells the coming kingdom of peace through the root of Jesse — Jesus, who reigns with perfect justice and righteousness.

Isaiah offers us a breathtaking glimpse of what the world will be like when Jesus returns to make all things new (vv. 6–8):

“In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together;the leopard will lie down with the baby goat.The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion,and a little child will lead them all.The cow will graze near the bear,the cub and the calf will lie down together.The lion will eat hay like a cow.The baby will play safely near the hole of a cobra.Yes, a little child will put its hand in a nest of deadly snakes without harm.”

Even now — amid hardship, struggle, and waiting — we can cling to hope because we know how the story ends. The Most High God has given us His Son for our redemption and His Spirit to dwell within us, reminding us daily of the unshakable hope we have in Jesus.