Living with Eternal Hope: Confidence in ChristIn this episode of the Middletown Baptist Church podcast, Pastor Josh explores the theme of confident hope in Christ, focusing on 2 Corinthians chapter 5. He emphasizes that believers can confidently expect God to fulfill His promises, contrasting the material blessings of this world with the eternal blessings of heaven. Pastor Josh discusses how Christians often waver in faith due to worldly distractions but encourages listeners to live by faith and not by sight. The sermon also highlights the roles of the Holy Spirit as Comforter and teacher, providing believers with assurance and confidence in their heavenly destiny. Pastor Josh urges believers to maintain their focus on the eternal hope and live a life characterized by faith, despite life's challenges and struggles.00:00 Welcome to Middletown Baptist Church Podcast00:23 Exploring 2 Corinthians Chapter 504:33 The Certainty of Our Hope in Christ08:02 Victory Over Death Through Jesus11:57 Living with Eternal Perspective15:03 The Conflict Between Flesh and Spirit23:53 The Earnest of the Spirit: Our Down Payment25:52 Living with Faith and Confidence26:11 Worldly Confidence vs. Christian Confidence26:56 The Role of the Holy Spirit29:11 Seeking Comfort in the Holy Spirit30:36 The Promise of the Comforter38:24 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight43:28 Eternal Hope and Confidence in Christ47:36 Invitation to Renew Faith49:03 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThank you for joining our podcast. Visit our website at https://middletownbaptistchurch.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@middletownbaptistchurchde5091Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MBCDelaware This podcast is produced by Ralph Estep, Jr., host of Financially Confident Christian, a daily podcast on Christian Finance you can find it at https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com

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