Sermons on Blessed Hope:

The Blessings Of Communion Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2001

the blessings of communion

August 11, 2001 The Blessings of Communion Have you ever heard of the legend of the Holy Grail? Legend has it that the cup which Christ used at the Last Supper was saved by Joseph of Arimathea. Later on that night, Joseph supposedly used that same cup to collect the blood of Jesus after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Blessed

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 19, 2023

The reality is that in Christ we have blessings that can't compare with anything here on earth. The first verses of Ephesians chapter one give us a view of what our situation really is – we are blessed!

Alba 1-15-2023 WE ARE BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-14 One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant's crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: ...disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014

"The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Other

The Season Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2017

Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leds Him to: 1. A Call for an Divine Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission with God

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9; Mark 13:24-37 Theme: Hope Title: The Season of Hope Our writer shares with us how His Hope in God leads Him to: 1. A Call for an Intervention 2. A Call of Confession 3. A Call of Co-Mission INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessings Are Forever Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

The Beatitudes teach us how to present ourselves to Christ

BLESSINGS ARE FOREVER Matthew 5:3-10 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the Sermon on the Mount series. Heaven is where we should focus. I. Each Beatitude has it’s own reward 1. Verse 3&10 Share the same reward: Heaven a. Jesus constantly mentions Heaven, let’s not lose sight of that 2. Verse 4 – Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 9, 2011

Calling America back to Biblical principles.

It has been 235 years since our Founding Fathers gave us our National Birth Certificate. We continue to be the longest on-going Constitutional Republic in the history of the world. We must admit that God has blessed us with these many years of existence. We are a nation today by His grace alone. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Priestly Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 27, 2015

God blesses us and causes us to be a blessing to others. We need to learn what it means to bless, and to let people know we are blessed.

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” In Fiddler on the Roof, a man from the Jewish village of Anatevka asks the Rabbi, “Is there a blessing for the Czar?” The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Congregational

Give Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2009

Looking at 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 we can see the nature of difficulties in: 1) Giving Hope (2 Cor. 1:3-7), 2) Getting Hope (2 Cor. 1:8-9), 3) Praise for Hope ( 2 Cor. 1:10-11)

The actions recently of major Nidal Malik Hassan on Fort Hood in Texas, have been shocking. The US army psychiatrist, who was charged with providing hope and comfort to distressed soldiers, turned on them, shooting 51. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul rejoiced because God has so recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Other

Hope In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2022

The birth of John, known as the Baptist, is the appropriate beginning of the story of the coming of the Christ to present His life as a sacrifice for sinful man.

“In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent.

A Reason for Hope Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 Shalom, good people. Give me a moment for my head to clear and I will tell you a glorious story. My name is Zechariah and I am a priest from the hill country of Judea. My wife, Elizabeth, is herself the daughter of a priest—and so I am doubly blessed. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 15, 2007

When life is difficult, think about the amazing blessings that are yours because of Christ and thank Him.

Remember: The original readers of 1 Peter were facing persecution. The Big Idea: When life is difficult, THINK about the amazing blessings that are yours because of Christ and THANK Him. 1. There is nothing more important that our RESPONSE to Jesus. “As you come to him, the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 3, 2022

Continuing our look into these difficult words from Jesus to help us become more like Him.

Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:1-9 September 4, 2022 For the past 6 weeks, we’ve been looking at the beatitudes from Matthew 5. Jesus gave us some very difficult to follow rules for living life. Yet, they are so needed. Let’s look at what He’s told us so far - - - 3 Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Galatians 3:23-26, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Men fear that they will have nothing to show for having lived, but Paul says the Christian can be assured of an eternal inheritance. We will be co-heirs with Christ of all the infinite riches of God.

William Stidger tells this fascinating true story out of history: It was the final battle in the war between the Tartars and the Russians as they faced each other across the Oka River in 1462. For several days they were engaged in bitter fighting. Time after time the Tartar hordes tried to drive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Blessings In Poverty

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 1, 2006

You don’t need to have everything going your way to be happy.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION I came across of these lines from a song from the musical “Oklahoma,” -- Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day; I’ve got a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way. A lot people today tend to regard happiness in that light. “When everything’s going my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Forgiven

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

This was a funeral sermon given for a faithful brother who had confessed Christ as his Savior

Grace and peace to you who are in Christ, Cancer. It is one of the more dreaded words in the English vocabulary. The mere mention of the word can give shivers to most people. Cancer is the last diagnosis any patient wants to hear from his doctor. Science has made many advancements in the treatment ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran