Until Christ Comes

What does it mean to have hope until Christ comes? In this message from 1
Thessalonians 4:1–18, Pastor Bill Russell explores how biblical hope is far
more than wishful thinking—it is a confident certainty rooted in the death,
burial, resurrection, and promised return of Jesus Christ. Discover why Paul
teaches that believers are not merely waiting for Christ, but are living in
Christ, and how that everyday hope transforms the way we walk, grieve, and
anticipate His return. This sermon centers on the Big Idea: "I Have an
Everyday Hope in Christ That Carries Me to the Day of Christ."

In this first message of Until Christ Comes, you'll discover how the
Scriptures exhort us to walk worthy through sexual purity and relational
humility, while also encouraging us to live hopefully because Christ is
coming again. Pastor Bill explains why Christian hope does not eliminate
grief—it transforms it—and why the resurrection of Jesus guarantees the
future resurrection of every believer. Whether you're grieving the loss of a
loved one, longing for Christ's return, or simply seeking encouragement to
remain faithful in a difficult world, this message will remind you that the
hope you possess shapes the life you live.

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someone who needs hope, and leaving a comment below. We'd love to
hear how God is encouraging you to keep your eyes fixed on Christ as you
faithfully wait for the day He comes.