Sermons on confident hope: showing 151-165 of 110,806

When All You See Is Dry Bones

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 6, 2016

Sometimes our valleys can represent the absent of life, hope and justice. This message gives the Christian and the church an assurance that God will be with us and the Spirit of God will lead us. This message was shared with a patriotic musical.

FBL July 03, 2016 Sunday AM When All You See Is Dry Bones Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Intro.: The message was to be a bright message of hope, a new beginning for a new nation. Yet as the people began to look around and look to the future, there really seemed to be no hope and no future. The disdain for ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2019

David expresses jubilant confidence in the Lord despite the host of enemies that threatened his life. His prayer began full of anxiety that the Lord would not forsake him and leave him. but he quickly moves to faith that God would be his present help in the time of need.

Sermon- Making the Best of a Bad Situation Psalms 3:1-8 Introduction: This Psalm of David was written when he fled from Absalom his Son." You will remember the sad story of David's flight from his own palace, when in the dead of the night, he crossed the brook Kedron, and went with a few ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Effectively Waiting On The Lord Amid A Pandemic

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 24, 2021

Genesis chapter 18 teaches us how to effectively wait on the Lord. We all tend to struggle most when we are watching the clock and waiting for time to past. If you have ever gone on a road trip with Children, the one question asked again and again is, “Are we there yet?”

In Genesis 17-19, we have a revealing story of an interview between God and Abraham, His friend. Abraham proved to be a true Friend of God, while Lot proved to be a friend of the world. Not only is God Abraham’s friend, God is a friend of Sinners. After years of holding on to a promise from God, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-22, Hebrews 13:1-2, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Source Of My Hope

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001

In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Bodies, New Hope, New Resolve

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 14, 2002

We live now confident of a future in a resurrected body.

- - - - - - - Scripture references are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - I saw a noteworthy bumper sticker on a car Thursday afternoon. Actually the car I saw had about six unusual bumper stickers – but the one that grabbed by attention had the words BORN AGAIN in a fairly good size ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: *other

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.

Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope

Where Is Your Confidence?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 15, 2006

Today’s world tells you to have self-confidence so what is wrong with that? Find out!

Confidence - Trust or faith in a person or thing Here’s what the world is trying to get you to believe. And some of us are buying into it. · Confidence builds life. · You can have whatever you want with self-confidence. You’ll go just as far in life as your self-confidence will allow. To a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm Of Confidence In The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2016

I keep the LORD always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved (Psalm 16:8).

A PSALM OF CONFIDENCE IN THE LORD. Psalm 16:1-11. To say, ‘I am hoping that I am hoping’ is to make hope itself the object of our hope. To say, ‘I don’t know if I have enough faith to believe that’ is to make the power to believe the basis of our faith. The Psalmist David is of another mind. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Wings Of Eagles Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2013

We need reminders to wait on God, to hope in Him. When we do, our strength will be renewed. By our own resources we will never achieve satisfaction or serenity. Trust in God produces confident expectations and a meaningful life.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Charlie Brown has a moment of reflection after losing a baseball game: “When I am down and out, I lift up my head and shout, ‘I’M DOWN AND OUT’!” People without God, who see life as a cosmic accident, have no Higher Power when life hurts. W ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Congregational

Caleb's Confidence And Comfort

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Caleb (like Christ) had confidence and comfort in God, contrasted with the crowd’s cowardice and condemnation.

1. CALEB’S CONFIDENCE (Trusting God) cst. CROWD’S COWARDICE (Trusting ourselves) NUMBERS 13:1-14:10 Courageous spy (v6- outsider yet leader; v20- obedient & brave; v22- the fearsome Anakim- what are yours?) Apt to bring out good in things (v20, 27- good fruit- what are yours?) Leadership (v30- ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfort And Confidence Of Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

There is nothing more comforting for a child, than a safe and loving home. Such an environment fosters growth and stability. The same principle applies for the children of God. Living confidently in Him, we enjoy growth and stability.

The Comfort and Confidence of Children 1 John 3: 1-3 Our text this evening deals with the wonderful love of God and the eternal blessings bestowed on those who have been adopted into the family of God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ our Lord. There is no greater comfort than knowing one has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Hope Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the differences between faith and hope.

Faith Part 6 – Faith and Hope Scripture: Luke 17:4-6; Mark 11:24; Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:24; Introduction Last week I shared with you about walking in your profession of faith. I dealt with profession as a “job” and as a “confession”. As I have been going through this series, I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence Without A Calendar Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three ways Christians can face the future confidently without speculating about the details of Christ’s second coming.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Party Like It’s 1999" (www.dramaministry.com). With the year 2000 on the horizon, it seems that more and more people are talking about all the possible disasters that could take place. Extremist author Gary North predicts that the y2k ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Confident In Crisis Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 29, 2016

This sermon looks at three ways people make bad decisions - three wrong moves in a crisis - and four anchors during a crisis.

How To Be Confident in Crisis The Bible teaches that there are three kinds of storms in life: 1. Storms that we bring on ourselves (as Samson and his self-induced troubles) 2. Storms that God causes (as Jesus stilling the storm on Lake Galilee) 3. Storms that other people cause (as Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Certainty And Confidence Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 3, 2006

The 5 stumbling blocks that keep us from the life God intends for us.

Living In Certainty and Confidence July 16, 2006 1 John 5:14-21 Last Sunday I took an unexpected detour from my notes and shared with you a comment that the Graduating Class of Covenant Bible College in 1994 heard from one of their instructors. To the room of excited graduates, students who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational