Listen "The Bleak Hour Yields the Cross's Hope"
Episode Synopsis
This sermon centers on the theme of hope arising from seemingly bleak situations, exemplified by the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. The speaker begins by recounting the story of missionary Charlotte "Lottie" Moon, whose ultimate commitment to serving the impoverished led to the enduring establishment of a major annual missions offering in her honor. Analyzing John 12:27-36, the sermon explains that the cross brings hope because Jesus' death glorifies the Father by revealing God's character and also judges the world, casting out the controlling power of Satan. This momentous sacrifice provides believers with freedom and boldness since their sins have been specifically paid for. Ultimately, the lifting up of Jesus extends a crucial invitation for all peoples to receive salvation through belief, replacing laborious obedience with the simple currency of faith.
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