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Hope on the Horizon | Enduring Suffering with a New Perspective (Romans 8)

n this message, Pastor Travis Garcia continues our VANTAGE series in Epistle to the Romans chapter 8, challenging us to see suffering, waiting, and hardship from a completely different perspective. Through Romans 8:18–25, we’re reminded that what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory God has prepared for His children — and that if you anchor your hope in Christ and actively endure with faith, it will help you live with resilience, confidence, and purpose even in difficult seasons. Building on last week’s reminder that we are adopted sons and daughters of God, this message explores what it means to live as heirs — people who have a promised inheritance. Pastor Travis unpacks how hope is not passive optimism, but active endurance. Just as Joshua and Caleb waited 40 years to enter the Promised Land, and just as creation itself “groans” in anticipation of restoration, we are called to wait eagerly and faithfully for what God has promised. Through powerful illustrations — from a long, uncomfortable ski trip to the imagery of a ruined castle under restoration — we see that waiting is often filled with hardship. But biblical hope isn’t putting our heads in the sand. It’s lamenting honestly, trusting boldly, and living missionally. Because of Jesus’ finished work on the cross, our hope is rooted in something secure. The same God who transforms sinners into sons and daughters is the God who will one day make all things new. In this sermon, you’ll discover: • Why suffering does not cancel your inheritance • What it means to “groan” with hope instead of despair • How lament and faith work together • Why your identity as God’s adopted child changes how you endure • How to actively live out hope in your family, school, and community When we understand that the kingdom of God has already begun — but is not yet fully complete — we can live with courage. We become ambassadors of hope. We pray boldly. We serve faithfully. We point others to the coming restoration. If you’re walking through a hard season, questioning whether things will ever change, or wondering how to remain faithful while you wait — this message will encourage you to lift your eyes to the horizon. The Builder has already begun His work. And He invites us to join Him. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from First Castroville! CONNECT WITH FIRST CASTROVILLE HERE AT: Instagram:   / fbccastroville   Facebook:   / fbccastroville   Website: https://fbccastroville.com #fbccastroville #firstcastroville #castrovilletx #SermonSeries #Romans8 #LivingHope #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #Endurance #HopeInChrist