In writing that good sermons need to preached realistically, idealistically, and optimistically, Joel Beeke writes why optimism is essential. If you’re listening to a sermon tomorrow may it contain this element: A Hopeful Realism The believer also needs to hear from the pulpit the optimistic preaching of the Christian life: that one day I will …

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Song: My Lighthouse Welcome: Call to Worship Song: This I Believe – (The Creed) Prayer Of Confession Song: Rock Of Ages Affirming our Faith: New City Catechism 4 Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Bible Reading: Zechariah 4: 1-14 – Zechariah’s fifth vision is of a golden lampstand and of two olive trees, …

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