Take Heart - Hope in Hostile Times

Hopelessness is on the rise in these difficult and hostile times. What can followers of Jesus do to display hope to a hurting world? In today's message, Pastor Ben Stuart brings an encouraging and challenging word about the hope that we have in Jesus and how to share it with those around us.
Key Verses // 1 Peter 3:13-22
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[@erlms2003]

Great sermon. Thank you

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake - 35+ God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed.

[@amandakate1247]

Honor Jesus Christ as holy!🎯💯

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake - 35+ God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed.

[@christinawatkinsyoutube]

I could listen to Ben talk all day. Love how he includes these stories and theology.

[@loganlentz]

SUCH a good message. Phenomenal. Love you Ben!

[@BiblicalGrowthMindset]

Such a good message! I love this.

[@ivy697]

This was such a beautiful and encouraging message! Much needed! Thank you!

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake - 35+ God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed.

[@ivy697]

I especially loved the lion metaphor for Jesus from the C.S. Lewis books and how if we focus on the lion we will not only walk out of this with Jesus, but that we will do it humbly and not arrogantly -because as we know Jesus, we will become more like Jesus.

[@enjoyfullifenatural.cultiv8441]

Owner = Your Hearty and Healthy Life on the Earth = Intrinsic and Infinite Abundance - Ceaseless Creator = 1 . (1 life, 1 breath, 1 pain, 1 sky, 1 earth, 1 wind, 1 thunder, 1 lightning, 1 water, etc.1) slave - Slavery = Men made thing in different ways like war, religion, politics, world money, wealth, assets, facilities, etc. and lot new more... If you are right then money and wealth are just for name sake to live abundance in the world. Save your precious life. If you want, think, change yourself or… In world, in life, suffering, disease, pain, etc. will be there for obvious reasons because none praying to the real ceaseless creator. All Religions & its God / which are made by men, fakes & idols. They gave you a fake and idol men made creator and cheating you. Selfishness = own and those who eat that fish their destruction also. Slavery operated in the first civilizations (such as Sumer in Mesopotamia, which dates back as far as 3500 Before Common Era). Slavery features in the Mesopotamian Code of Hammurabi (c. 1860 BCE), which refers to it as an established institution. Slavery was widespread in the ancient world. (Today, Mesopotamia occupies modern Iraq) Both Christians and Muslims captured and enslaved each other during centuries of warfare in the Mediterranean. Islamic slavery encompassed mainly Western and Central Asia Many slave women raised their children without much assistance from males. Enslaved women were counted on not only to do their house and field work, but also to bear, nourish, and rear the children whom slaveholders sought to continually replenish their labor force. As house slaves, women were domestic servants: cooking, sewing, acting as maids, and rearing the planter's children. Later on they were used in many factories, instrumental in the development of the United States, where they were kept at lower maintenance costs Cheating operandi started years back and still continue. They said and you have learned about satisfying body/lust of world. The epitome of creations humankind’s depends - depending on other creation instead of real creator. Alas..... Mankind’s food habits, living style and carelessness are the prime reason for mankind's diseases and trials, etc. Emotions are not expressed in word of mouth or mouth but feeling, care, compassion and love; If this mixture is not there then not at all true or there is no benefit) According to the history, writings from the beginning idol worship have started instead of original - real one. Mid of it, religion, caste inserted to grab power, money, assets and facilities. Still humankind believes that and continues the fake and idol worship instead of true. Then they divided humankind. Men-made foolishness by fake on earth, (including yours) 225+, human made religions and their idols worship. Fake - 35+ God, Jesus, Allah, Parsee, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, atheism etc. None of these are true. Dance in the foolishness of men. The God, Jesus, Allah; of Heaven and the things related to it are Men made fake and idols and the real is Ceaseless Creator of Elysium Not knowing the important point Civilization describes a complex way of life that came about as people began to develop networks of urban settlements. The people leading the religion; not even telling the truth Self respect. Self awareness. Not knowing about self, Not knowing about own Interminable Ceaseless Creator. Knowing own individuality. Realizing own responsibility and general responsibilities instead of thinking to capture World thereby adapt selfishness and greed.