Sermons on Building Hope:

Hope In A Strange Land

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 18, 2006

Many times in life we feel out of place. We are in a strange land. Our tendancy is to set down and cry, but if we will instead turn to Zion and pray and do what we can do, God will help us to thrive EVEN In a Strange Land. We’re not Beyond His Reach if we

Does anybody in here know what it’s like to FEEL OUT OF PLACE? I do.... One day a few years back....When I was working in the Retail Business.... We had driven to Memphis, TN for a Hardware Convention..... Bobby and Teresa were in their SUV leading the way..... .... and Debra and I were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: *other

A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2011

As a nation, we need to repent of our sins and put our hope in God's forgiveness.

A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Text: Matt. 23:37-39 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

Living As The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

If "Christ in You" is the hope of glory, we need to realize the tremendous responsibility that is ours to represent and proclaim Christ in the world.

Living as the Hope of Glory Colossians 1:25-29 INTRODUCTION One of the most frequently used words among Christians is the word “church”. Just think about how many times TODAY you have used this word. And yet, even though we use this word a great deal, I wonder sometimes whether what we mean ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope For The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 11, 2006

A message on how to find hope & God’s faithfulness.

FINDING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, WHEN THERE’S NO HOPE IN SIGHT Have you ever felt that the world was closing in on you? Have you ever felt that no matter what you did, no matter how much you tried and struggled to get ahead, or at least to keep your head above water, that it was hopeless? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

71. The Church - Hope Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Despite the evil we see in the world around us, “hope” is believing this twilight period is the dawn before the new day when light overcomes darkness

IN GOD'S IMAGE 71 - THE CHURCH - HOPE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 24:22, Ephesians 1:21-22, Colossians 2:15, Matthew 13:27-30, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Philippians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 1 Timothy 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Romans 8:23, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope For The Unequally Yoked Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 14, 2016

Many believing spouses are “unequally yoked” and fear their kids will follow their lost spouse. Acts 16 describes a young man who grew up in an unequally yoked home, yet was of great value to the early church. A hopeful sermon for the unequally yoked.

Hope for the Unequally Yoked Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 2, 2016 BLURB: Many believing spouses “unequally yoked” to an unsaved spouse. They naturally fear their children will follow in the steps of the unbelieving partner. Yet in Acts 16, we read of a young man who grew up in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Hope Was Lost

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 14, 2018

To establish that during our lives, while serving Christ, perilous times and raging trials will press upon our faith. It will be then that we need to remember the promised reassurances of God in time of need and then wait for His providential rescue.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Witness: “Amidst Perilous Raging” 2. Paul’s Witness: “After Promised Reassurance” 3. Paul’s Witness: “After Providential Rescue” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme “All Hope was Lost!” As some might know, it is easy to witness Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helmet Of The Hope Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The third piece of spiritual armor that we must wear is the Helmet of the Hope of Salvation.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 4 We continue, today, with our series on Christian Warfare. In our previous studies in this series, we have seen that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to prevent us from doing the divine will of Jesus Christ our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hope That Never Dies Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 8, 2012

What is the result of this resurrection? What difference does it make to us? The "new birth" results in a living hope. This living hope is based on the living resurrected Christ.

1 PETER 1: 3-6 [-9] A HOPE THAT NEVER DIES [ Mark 16:1-8 ] This morning we gather much earlier than usual to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies arrived very early ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True And False Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 8, 2009

A message about two types of hope; one from Jesus and the other from Satan. And a cautionary reminder that, since we all seek hope, we must be very careful on which one we choose.

A man had not been feeling well and went to his doctor for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor left the room and had the nurse call the man’s wife into his office. She came in and the doctor said the husband was going to die, but there was hope. He said, ‘Your husband needs constant ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

"Our Hope An Anchor" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2009

Sermon 15 in a study in HEBREWS

“For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, 14 saying, “I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU.” 15 And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise. 16 For men swear by one greater than themselves, and with them an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Orthodox

Against All Hope! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 27, 2014

How to have a flourishing destiny in Christ?

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Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In The Compassion Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2018

When we come by faith to Jesus we enter into a covenant relationship with God. Because of His Compassion, His love, His mercy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus we are forgiven. We are called His children. We are adopted into His family.

We continue in our series on Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope we have in the Compassion of Father God. When we come by faith to Jesus we enter into a covenant relationship with God. Because of His Compassion, His love, His mercy, because of the sacrifice of Jesus we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Living Hope! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2017

Jesus is alive, so be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief.

Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, “like the Bible women saw. They went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Do you wonder why the Bible included the story of Judas’ suicide inside the pages of the Bible? The reason God included the story of Judas is simple: Not even the betrayal of one of Jesus’ chosen twelve can stop the mission of church.

Today, I want to speak to you on this important topic: “Hope in the Face of Fear.” Isolated from meeting together because of the Coronavirus, we meet for worship online. Of course, there is no substitute for gathering together in person. How I look forward to seeing everyone face to face! I am so ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38

Denomination: Baptist