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Dec 2024
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Hope When It Feels Hopeless | The Arriva...

LIFE.CHURCH
About this episode

When life stretches you to the limit, finding hope can feel impossible. The Bible promises God has good plans for your life, and you can have hope no matter your circumstances.

Advent is a tradition to help us prepare our hearts for Christmas. Discover more about Advent and how you can anticipate the arrival of Jesus with these resources:

A Simple Intro to the Meaning and Purpose of Advent: https://finds.life.church/meaning-purpose-of-advent/

Advent: A 25-Day Countdown to Christmas Bible Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/52893-advent-a-25-day-countdown-to-christmas

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE

In a world desperate for hope, a light broke through the darkness. Love stepped in. Jesus changed everything—including the life that's possible for us. This December, let’s come together to celebrate The Arrival.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS AT LIFE.CHURCH

This year, you’re invited to experience the wonder of Christmas at Life.Church. Whether you attend at a Life.Church location or with our online community at Life.Church Online, you’ll experience a welcoming environment and meaningful worship. Find a service time and location at https://www.life.church/celebratechristmas

NEXT STEPS
Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what’s next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yes

ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH

Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church

Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app

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