Message Notes

(I) CHALLENGES IN THE NEW YEAR

1. Persistent global problems

2. Personal problems

(II) FACING THE NEW YEAR WITH HOPE

1. Remembering the Lord’s grace and blessings

2. Reading new promises from the Scriptures

(III) THE GOD OF HOPE

Romans 15:13a

1. An appropriate Name

2. A God who is the Giver of Hope

(IV) RELATING TO THE GOD OF HOPE IN PRAYER

1. Astonishing Word

“Seek My face” Psalm 27:8sa

2. Appropriate response

“Your face, LORD, I will seek” Psalm 27:8b

(V) SEEKING GOD’S BLESSINGS IN THE NEW YEAR

1. Filled with all joy (Romans 15:13)

2. Filled with peace (Romans 15:13)

(VI) SIGNIFICANT RESULTS

1. Abounding in hope (Romans 15:13)

2. Finding the Power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13)