Sermons on Confident Hope:

Behind The Storms

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 1, 2020

The first sunlight that breaks through after a dark cloud is a welcome relief. It is a reminder that behind every storm there is a new beginning.

BEHIND THE STORMS "12 And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: 13 I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. 14 It shall ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:12-15, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hopeless Situation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

Thanksgiving is a necessity in the life of a believer, for without it there is a tendency to dwell on the dark side of life. It is real, but it is not eternal. It is not an adequate foundation on which to build a life of faith.

The early settlers of the New England Colonies knew what it was to suffer and to endure great difficulties. They had frequent days of fasting and prayer on which they would bring their distresses before God. Constant dwelling on the sorrows of life led them to be gloomy and discontented. Some ...read more

"look Ahead In 2020"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 14, 2020

Having a 'full' year. Hopeful, Joyful and Faithful

“Look Ahead in 2020” Deuteronomy 34:1-8 “Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, which is across from Jericho. And the Lord showed him all the land of Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali and the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-8, Luke 4:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Wayfaring Strangers Part 4, " Gloom , Despair And Agony On Me" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 2, 2018

Part 4 of our verse by verse study of 1 Peter

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 4 “Gloom, despair and agony on me” I know I may be dating myself when I used the words Gloom, despair and agony on me But many of you recognize this term from the television show Hee Haw (Show youtube clip of Hee Haw) This is funny But it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Light.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 23, 2023

This little light of mine, I am going to let it shine.

THE POWER OF THE LIGHT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) USE THE SONG: THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE… THE CANDLE IS A SYMBOL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. You need 7 candles to light. 1 red candle larger than the other candles. 1 light purple candles, 1 dark purple ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 11:1, Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepard

Contributed by Jean Morris on Nov 12, 2002

Encouragement to lean on the Lord as Shepard and keeper; sustainer of our souls, and supplier of all of our needs.

TR COGIC 9/12/99 ENCOURAGEMENT, THE LORD IS MY SHEPPARD Ps 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perpetual Gratitude

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Feb 28, 2021

Regardless of what happens, we must be thankful to God.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, St. Paul encourages us to give thanks to God at all times. However, we can easily be thankful to God when everything seems to be going our way, but how can we do this when they don't? Does God, for instance, expect one to be joyful when dealing with loss, or when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Title: Embracing Our Baggage: Understanding And Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 17, 2023

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Title: Embracing Our Baggage: Understanding and Overcoming Life's Challenges Introduction: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that is relevant to each and every one of us - the concept of "baggage." We all carry baggage in our lives, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When God Show Up Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023

The problem with information is that we all have information but what do you do with it. e.g. Sons of the prophet did not prosper with it ( Elisha when he crossed Jordan sea).The woman with the issue of blood touched the hem of Jesus' garment and God showed up for her.

Text: Ps 118: 5-11. “I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daily

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 1, 2025

DAILY 1. REJOICE 2. PRAISE 3. MERCY 4. JUSTICE 5. LEARN 6. NEED 7. SEARCH 8. EXHORT 9. CROSS 10. CHURCH

DAILY 1. REJOICE 2. PRAISE 3. MERCY 4. JUSTICE 5. LEARN 6. NEED 7. SEARCH 8. EXHORT 9. CROSS 10. CHURCH *************************** DAILY 1. REJOICE Psalm 118 : 24 24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. *************************** 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Long View Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 10, 2013

What do you do when the culture around you and life seems to go south? Do you rant and rave and get bummed? Get some incredible advice from David on how to put life and difficulty into perspective.

Psalm 37 ought to be required reading for all Christians. It gives us hope for the future while we live in a wicked world and it gives us direction for how to live our lives given the hope that we have in our Messiah Jesus. Notice as we walk through this psalm how much it sounds like a series of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stretched Thin

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 17, 2025

I wrote this in Aug 2009 when I didn't know what was next. It turns out that the Lord allowed me to graduate with a doctorate in counseling and work full-time as a Federal prison chaplain for 12 years.

As I start my fifteenth year of ministry, I realize I have been stretched thin. I started as a missionary in Youth With A Mission, ministering in the USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa for two years. I burned out, trying to “save the world” myself. I then went to seminary, getting a foundation for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Vineyard

If Scrooge Could Change Than There Is Hope For You Too! Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Dec 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in a series called "A Classic Christmas." Using a video clip from "A Christmas Carol" this message seeks to show that because of Jesus Christ anyone can change for Him.

A CLASSIC CHRISTMAS: IF SCROOGE COULD CHANGE, THEN THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU TOO! 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: A. Once a Scrooge, always a Scrooge–right? 1. After all, An old dog cannot learn new tricks–or, at least that’s what we say a. I want to explore the question this morning: Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Divorce: Hope For The Hard-Hearted And The Heavy-Hearted

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 3, 2005

What does the Bible say causes divorce? Why is it such an epidemic in our land? Here’s hope for the hard hearted and the heavy hearted!

Dealing with Divorce: Hope for the Hard Hearted and the Heavy Hearted No one knows the pain of divorce more than one who has been divorced. Divorce is not a topic that I can talk about from personal experience; in twenty-seven years of marriage Ronda and I have never even entertained the idea. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Spirit – My Ever-Present Hope And Helper Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005

Christians overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Rom 15:13),who is our Helper, the one who is always with us!!

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Charismatic