Anchored by Hope
During his sermon at Harvest Church in Riverside, California, Pastor James MacDonald spoke about the importance of hope for carrying Christians through life's many changes and challenges, pointing specifically to John 5 as a guide for this teaching.
MacDonald, who is the founding and lead Pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel in Illinois, told congregants during Thursday's sermon that Christians can use hope for two purposes: hope can serve as an anchor in difficult times, and it can also help pull someone out of their sorrow and into a new life chapter.