We Had Hoped

What do you do when the life you hoped for isn't the reality you're living? In this powerful message, Pastor Kelly Goins tackles one of the most painful phrases in Scripture: "But we had hoped."

Drawing from Luke 24, Pastor Kelly walks us through the story of two heartbroken disciples on the road to Emmaus. They had hoped Jesus would redeem Israel. They had hoped their rabbi would change everything. But after watching Him die and hearing confusing reports about an empty tomb, they found themselves in a season of shattered dreams—walking right alongside the resurrected Jesus without even recognizing Him.

This episode addresses:

-The struggle of seeing God at work in your present circumstances

-Why we often can't see Jesus until we look back in hindsight

-How to shift from "I had hoped" to "THE Hope"

-The power of inviting Jesus into your doubts and fears

-Finding your true identity beyond your pain, disability, or disappointment

Pastor Kelly gets deeply personal, sharing his own "I had hoped" moments—losing a son, watching his father battle cancer, walking through his wife's illness, and supporting family members through addiction. He reminds us that even when we can't see Jesus working, He's never absent from our pain.

If you're walking through financial crisis, broken relationships, health battles, grief, or addiction—or if you're simply tired of waiting for breakthrough—this message will help you open your eyes to see what's been in front of you all along.

Series: Made: Making of a Disciple - Week 5

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Church: Watts Bar Community Church