Sermons on Confident Hope:

The Site Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 7, 2015

God is the source of our hope and the reason for our praise

Psalm 146:1-10 "The Site of Hope" INTRODUCTION I recently received an email from a former Nigerian royalty, stating that she had decided to give me $22 million. All I needed to do was to deposit $350.00 in a bank account that she identified. This would pay for the bank charges. She would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2015

We’re going to look at 4 aspects of our Hope in Christ: hope that transforms, is eternal, assists in trial, and that sees what is invisible.

THE POWER OF HOPE 1 Pet. 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know about the law of cause and effect. 2. A man arrived at the Pearly Gates where Peter stood waiting to process new arrivals. "Okay," said Peter. "Tell me one thing that you did on earth that was purely unselfish." 3. The man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overflowing Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014

Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hope Renewed Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Hope rests upon the heart of God. Hope tells us the desire of God. Hope has the potential to transform our most significant relationships into reflections of the covenant we have with Him!

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Old ~ A Hope Renewed Scripture Text: Hosea 1.2 – 2.1 INTRODUCTION If you are not familiar with Hosea ~ …his life and the message that God told him to announce ~ …if you don’t know that-much about Hosea, …then the story may be a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Nation's Hope

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 5, 2014

The only hope any nation has is given to us by the psalmist.

The Nation’s Hope Psalms 33:1-22 We are living in uncertain times. Our nation’s three branches of government has uninvolved itself from God and has gone the way of the majority of the world. The path of happiness for man is sought in his own ideas and desires. See: Vs.12 Blessed is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnecting With Hope Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 23, 2014

Reconnecting with God reconnects us with hope.

Reconnecting with HOPE Lamentations 3:18-26 10/6/13 Introduction http://vimeo.com/62643994 When we are in the midst of Despair, Discouragement, trials the greatest place to find new hope is reconnecting with our great God. T.S. Turn with me to Lamentations. Lam 3:18-26 18 So I say, "My splendor ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope To Hang In There Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Just as there twins in people, there are also twin truths in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION This morning I’m beginning a new series from Paul’s first epistle to the Thessalonians. Some people think an epistle is the wife of an apostle, but it’s just a letter. When I finish 1 Thessalonians we’re going to go right into 2 Thessalonians, and then 1 and 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Suffering

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 25: 31-46. The good news continues when Jesus will remove all oppression in our life by removing the goat from our presence.

Matthew 25: 31-46 Hope in suffering Many editors of Bibles and commentaries subtitle our Gospel text as, ‘The judgement.’ They focus on judgement portrayed by the shepherd separating the sheep from the goats, the righteous from the self-righteous, and the good from the bad. Our Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Hang On To Hope Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Apostle Paul said if you take all of the suffering you’ve ever endured in this life, it is like a drop in the bucket compared to a vast, deep ocean of glory that’s going to come. Paul gave us three examples of why we ought to have hope.

INTRODUCTION In the English language the word hope is rather an anemic, weak word. Sometimes when we say, “I hope something happens,” we’re not too certain it will happen. For instance, you may say, “Well I really hope I get a raise next year,” or, “I hope I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging On To Hope. Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

The source of our Suffering and how to hang onto hope in the sufferings.

Key Words: “Hope” used six different times. “Wait” used three different times. “Groan” used three different times. Key: There is purpose behind the pain. The Source of Our Suffering: 1) Our own Situation. John 16:33 2) Is our Sin. Romans 5:12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2014

Luke presents this "Gift of Hope" in Christ through: 1) The Divine Messenger (Luke 1:26), 2) The Divine Choice (Luke 1:27), 3)The Divine Blessing (Luke 1:28–30), and 4) The Divine Child (Luke 1:31-33).

Through the Advent season, the celebration of Christmas is arguably the most widely celebrated of all the world’s holidays, involving more people and nations than any other. But at the same time, it is perhaps the most misunderstood of all the major holidays. Other holidays honor famous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Other

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Hope Series

Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015

Message 2 of 7 in a series called Revelation taking practical lessons from what Jesus had to say to the 7 churches

Revelation Week 2 “Choose Hope” Welcome: Everyone Guest Online We are in week 2 of a series called “Revelation” In the first 3 chapters Jesus is speaking to 7 churches & I believe what He said to them can really help us. So through this series we are drawing out ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

Hope At Easter

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 25, 2011

If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

Dakota Community Church April 24, 2011 Hope at Easter 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Hope In Thanksgiving

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2015

When we have hope, we can be thankful … because He is in in control! It's when we focus on ourselves that it's easy to lose hope. This Thanksgiving, are you putting your hope and thankfulness in the right place?

Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction - The title of the message is “Hope” Hope is a powerful weapon against the enemy because in it we are restored If we have hope, we are able to face the most difficult times of live If we have hope, even in the face of great loss we are able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational