This sermon explains that Jesus' resurrection is the "first fruit" of a coming new heaven and new earth, offering believers a tangible hope of a future where all things are made new. This resurrection hope empowers Christians to endure suffering with peace because it is secured by Jesus' substitutionary death and guarantees a perfected existence free from all pain and death.

This sermon examines three of Jesus's final statements from the cross in the Gospel of John, interpreting "I thirst" as His spiritual desolation and fulfillment of scripture. It presents "It is finished" as a declaration of victory, signifying the complete work of salvation that frees believers from self-reliance, and "Behold" highlights His care for His mother as a redefinition of relationships, creating a new spiritual family that transcends all earthly divisions.

This sermon redefines the biblical concept of waiting as an active stance of patience and obedience, not passive idleness. The message encourages believers to focus on God's presence, find joy in Christ's finished work, and maintain an eternal perspective in the midst of anxieties and trials.

This sermon uses the prophet Habakkuk as a model for wrestling with God about suffering and injustice, encouraging believers to bring their honest doubts and fears to God without abandoning their faith. The message highlights that God is actively at work in ways beyond human comprehension, and we must trust in His ultimate plan rather than judging Him by our limited perspective.

This sermon uses the image of a thirsty deer from Psalm 42 to describe the experience of spiritual drought and longing for God. It offers believers four practical ways to combat this feeling: by honestly pouring out their hearts to God, remembering His past faithfulness, relocating their hope in Him, and actively preaching truth to themselves.