This sermon introduction begins a new series called "Anchor", emphasizing the idea that Jesus is our anchor and hope, providing steadfastness and security in all life's trials, based on Hebrews 6:19 and Matthew 14:25-31.
Welcome to church! It’s a great day to be here, since we’re starting a new 4-week series called Anchor. As we begin our series, you should know it’s built around a single Bible verse; Hebrews 6:19 which says; “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…”
An anchor is an amazing invention, used by fishermen and sailors for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The basic concept of an anchor is that it “is a device, normally made of metal, used to secure a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current.”
As believers, we are encouraged to remain steadfast and committed in our faith through every trial and storm that life may bring. We are anchored if you will, in hope… and as you may have guessed, that hope is Jesus.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…
One Bible commentator says an anchor “was an ancient Christian symbol for safety, security, and hope. It has been found on the walls of the Roman catacombs. This word brings to mind the hymn, 'I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest, I'll sail the wild seas no more. The tempest may sweep o'er the wild stormy deep, But in Jesus I'm safe evermore.'
God made a promise to Abraham, the father of the Hebrew nation, and since God couldn’t swear on anything greater than himself He simply said, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium
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