When we face our greatest trials, we can have full assurance of faith, rejoicing in unwavering hope for the promises to come. We hope for things not seen, and by faith we seek those things--eternal life in the Kingdom of God. The effect of hope in our life can help us to persevere through the greatest trials of life, growing in character, always enduring in hope, and rejoicing in hope. This sermon shows these encouraging lessons from several examples in the Scriptures.