Sermons on Dashed Hope:

Ehud

Contributed by Austin Lamos on May 23, 2019

This Sermon is about the story of Ehud, an early judge of the tribes of Israel. Through the story of Ehud we learn that God can enter into our scenarios so that we can be delivered, and that God often delivers people in unexpected ways.

Ehud Joshua 3:15-30 - 12 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and because they did this evil the LORD gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel. 13 Getting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join him, Eglon came and attacked Israel, and they took possession of the City of Palms.[a] ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Unto Others

Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 31, 2019

Forgiveness

“A hacked Sony e-mail posted by WikiLeaks … reveals that Ben Affleck demanded that the PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’ remove the fact that one of the actor’s ancestors owned slaves,” reports the Boston Globe. In a July 22, 2014, e-mail, the show’s host, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Dream Of A New Jerusalem

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

When we carry a vision of the beautiful world that God is working to build, we find clarity of vision and hope to fulfill it.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 5: God’s Dream of a New Zion Isaiah 62:1-12 March 25, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Bethel United Methodist Church Certainly one of the greatest blessings I have ever had in my life came in the year 1977. We were coming to the end of about 2 years leading a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-2

#1 Pray Like A Warrior Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020

Colossians 1:9-11 provides a pattern prayer for those within and for the Church

In this series we will walk through Paul’s letter to the Colossians. It is considered part of, what is commonly referred to by Christian scholars as, Paul’s prison letters. These letters – Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon – are all considered to be penned during one of Paul’s prison ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Rising"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 26, 2020

There has been many risings in our history the greatest rising was Jesus Christ.

There is A Rising Acts 2:14, 36-41 1. There has been several Risings in our History • The Boston Tea Party colonist rising. The Declaration of Independence. The Abolition Movement. The Civil War. The First World War. The Second World War The Civil Rights Movement. The Great Awakening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Methodist

Core 52 Week 16 - A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 26, 2020

God promised to make everything new through Jeremiah. Even when hope fades, we can hold on to our covenant with God in Christ.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core52 Week 16 - New Covenant Intro: • Stopping by friend’s house to drop off some stuff. • Got invited in. Just couldn’t resist. Was wonderful for even 5 minutes of connection with friends. • We’re all sick and tired ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory Is Coming Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 2, 2020

Our sufferings in our life can not compare to the Glory in store for us Christians.

Many of you have heard of the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”. This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ramifications Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2020

Through faith we appropriate God’s free gift of salvation.

The Ramifications Of Faith Text: Romans 4:13-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: For God does not want to save us by our own but by an extraneous righteousness, one that does not originate in ourselves but comes to us from beyond ourselves, which does not arise on earth but comes from heaven. – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Methodist

My Weakness Transformed Series

Contributed by James Hays on May 5, 2020

Can Jesus use my brokenness for any good?

• Suffering halts us too often. We hurt so we stop – not just physically, but emotionally and worse yet, spiritually. • We struggle to see how we can continue to contribute to the work of God any longer. How does the work of God relate to the suffering soul? • Paul shares his testimony of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:13-14, 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggling But Surviving (Depression) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 13, 2020

Psalm 42 - 'Struggling But Surviving Depression' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Reason for Psalmists depression: • Separation (vs 6) • Attack (vs 3&10) • Grief (vs 3,5 &7) Remedies to the Psalmists depression: • He prays (vs 9) • He affirms (vs 8) • He sings (vs 8) • He preaches (vs 5&11) • He remembers (vs 4) • He thirsts (vs 1-2). SERMON ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of The Holy Ghost Series

Contributed by Godswill Habiganuchi on Jun 1, 2020

Jesus was anointed with the Holy Ghost to fulfil his work here on earth

John 20:21-22, Acts 10:38 Jesus was anointed with the Holy Ghost to fulfil his work here on earth and the same way He breathed the Holy Ghost into his disciples to fulfill their work here on earth, The same way we the church or the Christians should know the Holy Ghost is what is released to us to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Depression: Madness In The Palace 1 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 28, 2019

Depression is a complex and dangerous mental health condition that cuts across every facet of humanity and often seems so tacit in description and definitions.

Depression: Madness in the Palace I Samuel 15:24 –16:1; 14--18 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. I Sam. 16: 14-15 (KJV) Depression is a complex and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Glorious Future Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 29, 2019

Romans 8:18-25

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - Our Glorious Future May 29, 2022 Romans 8:18-25 Introduction: I watched a movie the other day called “All the Money in the World.” So, spoiler alert. It was the story of J. Paul Getty, the richest man in the world…One of his grandsons, Paul, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Do If You Win The Lottery?

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 5, 2019

This sermon plays on Jesus's story of "bigger barns" as winning the lottery

What Will You Do if You Win the Lottery? The lesson this morning is about greed, which is not the easiest subject to preach. Especially when we’re going to ask for your money when the offering plate comes around in a few mins. I noticed something about greed, it is almost like a fog. Fog is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal

I've Got Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2019

We often condemn sin, and we should, but we forget there is hope in our condemnation.

1. Good News/Bad News I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good news: The Ladies Unity Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad news: The vote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ