"A Thrill of Hope: Living Hope" | 1 Peter 1:3-9 and Luke 21:34-38 | Advent SeriesIn this message, part of our "A Thrill of Hope" Advent series, we explore what it means to have a living hope in a world that feels increasingly hopeless. Like the people trapped in the City of Ember with their generator failing and food running out, we live in a fallen world between Christ's first coming and His return. But hope isn't just a wish or a dream—it's something sure and certain. What makes our hope "living"? And how do we hold onto hope when the trials come?🎯 Maybe you've been placing your hope in things that keep disappointing you...🎯 Maybe you're living in the darkness wondering if there's a way out...🎯 Maybe it's time to discover the hope that comes FROM the future—Jesus' resurrection.🗝️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Biblical hope isn't a wish—it's a certainty based on Jesus' death and resurrection.✔️ We have an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for us.✔️ Even in trials, God is refining our faith like gold tested by fire—there IS a way out of the darkness.📖 Main Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9 (A living hope through the resurrection) Luke 21:34-38 (Stay awake and pray)#Advent #ChristianSermon #LivingHope #1Peter #OHolyNight #Christmas #ChristianFaith #AdventSermon #HopeInChrist #BiblicalHope📖 Worship with us at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls:Thursday: 6:30 PM (Informal)Sunday: 8:00 AM (Traditional) | 9:30 AM (Blended) | 11:00 AM (Contemporary)----📌 About St. Paul Lutheran ChurchFounded in 1855, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, WI, has been a steadfast beacon of faith, service, and community for over 165 years. From its early days with Reverend F. Steinbach ministering in homes to its modern ministries, St. Paul remains deeply rooted in the teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).The congregation’s journey includes building its first church in 1858 and moving to its current facility in 1995. Ministry efforts extend beyond worship, including the Early Childhood Center (est. 1986) and The Gathering Place (est. 2008), which provides compassionate care for individuals with memory loss.With a mission to "Connect People to Christ by sharing His love in Word and action everywhere we are," St. Paul welcomes all to experience the love of Christ.📌 Stay Connected📺 Subscribe for more messages of faith: / @stpaulsheboyganfalls 👍 Like & Share to spread the Good News!📜 Licenses & Copyrights:Lutheran Service Book License 100010069CCLI Copyright 712799CCLI Streaming CSPL026675