Sermons on Dashed Hope:

The Issues Of Life

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Mar 27, 2019

4 Ways to Make Life better, by simply getting our heart right.

Psalm 147:1 Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises to our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful. 2 The Lord builds up Jerusalem; He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.3 He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars; He calls them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Busy For The Lord

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020

Here are some examples of how I've grown spiritually

Being busy for the Lord An 80 year old lady called the police station on her cell phone and requested assistance. It seems someone had broken into her car when she was in the mall and totally destroyed the interior. They had ripped out both the steering wheel and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

‘sign Of The Times’ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 23, 2020

What will it be like in the end times? This is a message from Matthew 24 about the cultural conditions at the end of the age & the Christian response.

‘Signs of the times’ Part 1 Matthew 24:1-14 September 9, 2018-am 1. Decide now to be a more devoted disciple of Christ. V.3-4 2. There will be deception. V.4-5 3. There will be division.v. 6-7 4. There will be disasters.v.7-8 Open: Signs of the times: There has been famine in our world. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

“theophilus; The Beloved Of God” Series

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 16, 2013

God loves us and we are His friends

“Theophilus; the beloved of God” We began our study last week on the Book of Acts and we saw that the “Acts of the Apostles” or rather the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” through the apostles was founded on their belief. The apostles and the first church believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping Hurdles

Contributed by Walton Jeremy Edwards on Jun 8, 2013

Steps to overcome obstacles in our lives!

“Jumping Hurdles” During our lives we are going to have obstacles/situations that come along that at times will make us feel like there is NO WAY i’m going to be able to SURVIVE! Addictions Family Problems Death of Loved Ones Unemployment Financial Problems ETC.... Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside Service 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 13, 2013

This is a short service for a graveside.

Graveside Service 1 Scripture In John 11:25 “Jesus said, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.’” Then He asked, “Do you believe this?” Let me ask today ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sing A New Song To The Lord

Contributed by Peter Reece on Jan 1, 2017

Expounding on Isaiah 42: 1 - 10 - the character of the Suffering Servant. Christmas is over, now what? Or even, so what? What was the character of the young Jesus really like? What new thing will God do in our lives this year?

Isaiah 42: 1—10 Sermon notes Christmas is over and for many it is a time of recovery from the pressures of celebration, from the trials of family, from the financial expense of the 'Retail spirit of Christmas'. Instead of being tall upstanding oak trees, deeply rooted in the words of scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-10

A Mother's Sacrifice

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 9, 2011

A Mother's Day sermon comparing the sacrifices a good Mother makes with the sacrifices that Jesus Christ made for each of us so that we may know Him.

A Mother’s Sacrifice Book of John INTRODUCTION: A mother was putting her son to bed on the eve of his fifth birthday. All year she had been working with him on holding up four fingers when people would ask him how old he was. On this night she was attempting to explain to him that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Seeks Sinners"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 24, 2013

Jesus’ Mission was to save sinners! Biblical Christianity, the one revealed in the Word of God, teaches the fact that the Lord Jesus Christ was on a rescue mission, sent by God the Father, to save the lost.

Cornerstone Church September 29, 2013 “Jesus Seeks Sinners” Matthew 9:9-13 The following happened to Dr. Tony Campolo: “He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fruitfulness In The Midst Of Great Pressure Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 30, 2013

How do we have a fruitful life - one filled with joy amidst the pressures of this age? These five psalms of assent give us clues as to how God blesses in the midst of pressure.

Last time we talked about the first five of the Songs of Ascent. They mostly had to do with pilgrims journeying from far away lands, anxious to get away from people who put down the truth of who God is and come into God’s presence in Jerusalem. This time we will see the next five psalms, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Breaking Through

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 2, 2013

ALL IS NOT VANE IN CHRIST!

BREAKING THROUGH OBSERVATION: MANY SCHOLARS ACKNOWLEDGE SOLOMON AS THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES. BIBLE SCHOLARS DO NOT AGREE ON THE DATE OF THE WRITING. A GOOD THEME WOULD BE LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS MEANINGLESS. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 2: 9 (NKJV) SO I BECAME GREAT AND EXCELLED MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Christmas Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2017

We are going to simplify Christmas this year, which, means we want to encourage you to make it simpler or easier for you to do and experience! We also want to help you refocus and understand Christmas’ true meaning so you enjoy the season with peace and j

Simply Christmas Our goal in this series is to challenge all of us to simplify Christmas and get back to what makes Christmas a matter of the heart – which simply explained - is Jesus the Savior of the world was born he was born in a stable, laid in a manger, and wrapped in swaddling clothes. This ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Christmas!!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 16, 2017

A reminder to prepare and expect Jesus through the words of John the Baptist

It’s Christmas Time!? December 17, 2017 Luke 3:7-16 Christmas is all about expectation and preparation! It seems to go back and forth between the two. We are expectant, but we must prepare to receive. We plan and prepare to meet and celebrate the arrival of the King of kings and Lord of lords. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Righteousness, Hope, A Savior, Promises Fulfilled

The Promise December 18, 2022 Luke 2:22-35 Introduction: Hope is defined as: “The expectation of something happening.” It’s very different from wishing or dreaming…because with “hope” there is a true belief that what you’re hoping for will really happen. Let me give you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contemplative Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 16, 2017

King David shares with us some key concepts of the Contemplative Life - 1. It is a life of Realized Humility 2. It is a life invested in Study, Stillness and Silence and 3. It is a Life founded in Hope in God

Scripture: Psalms 131; Isaiah 49:8-16; Matthew 6:24-34 Title: The Contemplative Life King David shares with us some key concepts of the Contemplative Life - 1. It is a life of Realized Humility 2. It is a life invested in Study, Stillness and Silence and 3. It is a Life founded in Hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene