In this compelling sermon titled What Are You Hoping For? guest speaker David Sidal dives into the essence of biblical hope, guiding us to explore its significance in our daily lives and eternal destiny. Beginning with relatable anecdotes, he highlights how human hope often centers on worldly concerns, from minor inconveniences to life-altering challenges. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13:13, David explores the enduring virtues of faith, hope, and love, emphasizing that love is the foundation upon which faith and hope are built.

The sermon unpacks the biblical meaning of hope, distinguishing it from the world’s “wishful thinking” by defining it as a confident expectation rooted in God’s promises and faithfulness. Using passages like John 15:4–7, Jeremiah 17:7–8, and 1 Peter 1:20–21, David illustrates how hope, like faith and love, starts with God. He reminds us that God is never a false hope, as He has proven Himself trustworthy and faithful throughout Scripture and in our lives.

David provides practical applications for those struggling with lost hope. Sharing from personal experience, he acknowledges the moments of despair when prayers seem unanswered, and outcomes delayed. Yet, he encourages believers to trust in God’s perfect timing and unwavering love. Romans 5:3–5 is central to this teaching, showing how tribulations produce perseverance, character, and ultimately, hope—a hope that does not disappoint because it is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.

The sermon transitions to the broader picture of hope for eternity, reminding us of the promise of eternal life in Titus 1:2 and the mystery of “Christ in you, the hope of glory” from Colossians 1:26–27. David contrasts the believer’s hope with the hopelessness of the unbeliever as described in Ephesians 2:11–12. This stark comparison challenges Christians to share the gospel and offer the world the ultimate hope found only in Jesus Christ.

David closes by addressing the reality of spiritual emptiness without God, illustrated through personal testimony and a heartfelt plea for listeners to accept the hope of salvation. Reflecting on Romans 15:13, he prays that the God of hope fills every believer with joy, peace, and an abundance of hope through the Holy Spirit.

This sermon serves as a powerful reminder of the sustaining power of hope in Christ and a call to action for believers to be salt and light in a world desperate for true hope.

This inspiring message was delivered at Calvary Chapel West Jacksonville.

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