True Hope Collister’s Messages

Devoted to God's Word Psalm 119: 97-105, 107, & 109 We are shaped by whatever we consistently listen to, and God's Word leads us into life. 1. Focusing on God’s word, shapes how we understand the world around us. 2. Understanding God’s word protects us from unnecessary pain. 3. Following God’s word leads us to the life we actually want an abundant life.

Unity in Diversity John 17:1-26 When we choose unity over preference, the world sees Jesus more clearly. What kind of community makes Jesus believable? 1. We are a community protected by God. 2. We are a community transformed by God’s truth. 3. We are a community unity for God’s mission.

Gospel Transformation 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The Gospel makes us brand new people sent to help others discover Jesus. What does it mean to live transformed by the gospel? 1. What is driving my life? 2. Who am I becoming? 3. Who am I becoming?

Worship and Response Micah 6:8,7:7 Micah is not a book that ends with information; it ends with a decision. God Has Spoken. Now We Must Decide. Let this be your "As for me" moment. 1. As for me... I will Look (focus) 2. As for me... I will Wait (trust) 3. As for me... I will Rest (in His care)

The God Who Delights in Mercy Micah 7:1,7-20 Our Hope Comes from the Truth of God’s Mercy and His Faithfulness. So what do you do when the world you live in is falling apart? 1. You Choose 2. You Remember 3. You Worship

When the World Falls Apart Micah 6:8-7:6 When the world feels broken and unstable, we don’t give in to despair; we fix our eyes on God, trust His control, and rest in His care. How do we respond when the world around us feels broken and out of control? 1. Fix your focus on the God who is personally with you. 2. Trust the God who is still in control. 3. Rest in the confidence that God sees and resp...

What God Requires Micah 6:1-8 God is not after religious performance; He desires a people whose lives reflect His character. What does God actually want from me? 1. God wants you to remember who He is and what He’s done. 2. God does not want performance; He wants a relationship. 3. God wants a transformed life that reflects His heart.

The Shepherd King Micah 5:2-15 God's Answer to Broken Leadership is a Shepherd King who Brings Peace 1. Real Peace is found in the presence of the right King. 2. When Jesus becomes our peace, we stop living like fear-driven people. 3. Anything we trust more than God will eventually keep us from peace.

Hope in Exile Micah 4:6-5:1 Even in seasons of loss and exile, God is preparing redemption. 1. Trust God - He is ultimately in control of both process and outcome 2. Expect difficulty - there is no expectation of comfort this side of eternity 3. Practice responsive obedience

The Peaceful Kingdom Micah 4:1-5 God's Kingdom will Replace Violence and Fear with Peace and Justice. How does God bring peace and justice into a world like ours? 1. YHWH reorders what we follow 2. YHWH Replaces Violence with Peace 3. YHWH Forms a Distinct People

Corrupt Leadership Micah 3:1-12 When leaders abandon justice and truth, communities collapse. How do I know a leader is worth following? 1. They are marked by God’s presence, not a platform 2. Leaders are committed to truth, even when it’s costly 3. A leader’s character produces fruit

When Power Devours People Micah 2:1-13 God opposes systems that exploit the vulnerable. How should we respond to the oppression in the world around us and within ourselves? 1. Use our power for good, not oppression. 2. Listen to God. 3. Trust our Good Shepherd.

When God Confronts His People Micah 1:1–16 God will not ignore injustice or idolatry. When we look at all the brokenness in the world, and in ourselves, how should we respond? 1. Nothing is outside of God’s Control. 2. Nothing Escapes His Notice. 3. Our Response is Lament

Victory Secured: The True Hope of Jesus 1 Peter 2:4–10 You don’t have to have it all together to come to Jesus, He’s the one who puts you together! If I don’t have it together, what is Jesus offering me? 1. Jesus offers a new beginning. 2. Jesus defines what is true and straight. 3. Jesus is forming a people where we belong.

The Surrendered King Luke 19:1–10 Jesus is the King we need, but not the King we expect. What do you do when Jesus doesn't meet your expectations? 1. Trust who He says He is, even it's not what you expected. 2. Don't miss what He's doing just because it's not what you wanted. 3. Follow the kind of King He actually is; not the one you would have chosen.

Jesus Sees You Luke 19:1–10 Jesus sees you, calls you by name, and invites you into a changed life. How does Jesus See Us? 1. Jesus Sees us Despite Your Past or Present. 2. Jesus Knows us by Name! 3. Jesus Transforms us.

Jesus and the Widow: From Law to Love Mark 12:41–44 Sacrifice is not only something Jesus asks of us, it is something He models for us. Questions: 1. Sacrifice is the evidence of who OWNS you. Are you "All In"? 2. If Jesus held nothing back to save me, why am I holding anything back from serving/worshipping Him?

Joyful hearts give freely. 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Joy in Christ frees us to give to others. What frees a person to live open handed? 1. The Root of Generosity isn’t wealth, it is surrender. 2. Jesus’ Poverty became our Wealth. 3. God’s grace creates shared responsibility.

Cheerful and Free 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 Generosity reveals a heart transformed by grace. Why is generosity essential to a gospel-shaped life? 1. Generosity reveals what I trust. 2. Generosity flows from God’s sufficiency. 3. Displays Jesus to the world.

Firstfruits: Giving as Worship Leviticus 23:9–14 God doesn’t get leftovers; He gets our first and best. Why does living generously matter to our faith and relationship with God? 1. God delights in a heart that trusts him! 2. It forms us to live in confidence of God’s faithful provision. 3. It transforms the next generation.

The Prayer of the Bride Revelation 22:6-21 The heart of the Bride is a cry for the Groom: ‘Come, Lord Jesus. What does a heart in love with Jesus sound like? 1. It is a heart that lives secure in the love of God! 2. It is a heart that lives expectantly!

Living With Hope of His Return Philippians 3:12-21 Living in hope means fixing our eyes on what’s coming, not what’s passing. Intentionality 1. Make the truth your own 2. Discipline your mind 3. Embody your faith Resilience 1. Recognize & resist idols 2. Your primary allegiance is to King Jesus 3. Resurrection is coming for you too!

Why His delay is Good News 2 Peter 3:1-18 The wait isn’t wasted — it’s grace at work. Why doesn’t God just send Jesus back now—and why does that matter for how I live? 1. It reveals what we are living for. 2. It reveals God’s merciful patience. 3. It invites us to live the future now.

Watching for His Return Matthew 24:36-51 Stay ready, live faithful — the King is coming. How should we live when we don’t know when Jesus will return? 1. We live as faithful stewards! 2. We live each day as if Jesus’ return matters! 3. We live each day in ordinary obedience!

The Joy in His Coming Revelation 21:1-8 When He comes, He'll restore all things and dwell with us forever. 1. Jesus will make all things new! 2. Jesus will dwell with his people forever! 3. Only those who belong to Jesus will experience this joy!