God of Hope

Manchester expounds 1 Peter 1:3-16. He looks at joy and patience. He looks at the alternatives to Christianity. There is no hope without a solid past and future. We must not forget the promises of the past or hope in the future to have confidence in the present. Joy is tied to the truth of God. Manchester reminds the audience that we need patience in both ministry and suffering, and to wait on God. In this time, we need to remember God's faithfulness., White noise throughout. Cassette label reads : "1996 CMS Summer School tape 9. God of hope fuelled/applied Spr Simon Manchester"

Manchester speaks on Titus 2:11-15. He looks athe need to take responsibility, and thus needs both holiness readiness. He sketches life without hope, and facing judgement. Manchester challenges his audience to think about how to spread the gospel. He explains the structure of do/done. Manchester explores works-based faith/religions - Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and the New Age Movement. Manchester shows how Jesus' death brings us hope. He explores how Jesus' death inspires both holiness and readiness., Cassette label reads : "1996 CMS Summer School tape 9. God of hope fuelled/applied Spr Simon Manchester"

Manchester speaks on the subject of Hope. 1. Significane of hope 2. Definition of hope 3. Importance of Hope in the New Testament 4. Comfort of hope in Romans 8, Cassette label reads : "1996 CMS Summer School tape 8. God of hope 1. defined 2. Prom Speaker Simon Manchester"

Manchester expounds Hebrews 6:19 1. We have this hope, distincitiveness of Christian hope - others have no confidence. 2. Anchor for the soul - secret of the Christian hope, tied to the proofs and promises of God. 3. Firm and secure - Consequences of Christian hope - Scripture forces hope., Cassette label reads : "1996 CMS Summer School tape 8. God of hope 1. defined 2. Prom Speaker Simon Manchester"

Manchester speaks on Colossians 1:3-14. He looks at different ways people have removed the certainty of the future. Manchester speaks on the subject of heaven : 1. Is heaven true? - He shows that thinking on the truths give us certainty 2. Is it too good to be true? 3. Is heaven describable? Manchester shows the things we can be certain of - 1. A place - what the scriptures tell us it will be like. 2. Jesus will come back - Jesus has a record of keeping promises, therefore we can trust him. 3. We will be with him - satisfied when we hear 'good and faithful servant', if you've said 'Yes' to Jesus, he will say yes to you., Cassette label reads : "1996 CMS Summer School tape 10 God of hope-fulfilled/sermon Spr S. Manchester / H. Goodhew"