Sermons on Dashed Hope:

Awake In Gethsemane

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026

Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane reveals the cost of salvation and shows that Easter hope rests on His obedience, not ours.

Every Easter weekend, we gather to celebrate life. We sing resurrection songs. We dress a little brighter. We speak words like hope, victory, and new beginnings. And rightly so — Easter is the great declaration that death does not get the final word. Easter did not begin in a garden filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Isaiah 53:4-6, Psalm 75:7-8, Romans 5:6-8, Hebrews 5:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Rescued From A Horrible Pit

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2026

For 2nd Sunday of Epiphany, Year A January 18, 2026

Rescued from a Horrible Pit Psalm 40:1–11 NKJV I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 22:22-31, Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life The Grave Could Not Keep

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 22, 2026

Death interrupts life, but God confronts it directly, restores what was lost, and promises a future where the grave does not prevail.

(A message centered on life, not escape.) Death is not something most of us think about very often—until it interrupts us. It interrupts a conversation that wasn’t finished. A relationship that still had words left unsaid. A life that was still in the middle of becoming something. Death rarely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, John 11:25-26, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do You Love Me? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Resurrection hope comes from knowing that Jesus is faithful even when we are not. Jesus loves us back to wholeness. Do you love Him?

Today, we're going to talk about how Jesus' love can restore our hope even after we've messed up big time. We're going to look at a story from the Bible about a guy named Peter who denied Jesus three times, but Jesus still loved him and gave him a second chance. I want you to walk away knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-17, John 18:25-27, John 21:1-9, John 21:15-19

Topics: Restoration, Jesus' Love, Hope, Relationships

Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

When we face challenges and don't know what to do, we can turn to God, seek His guidance, and trust in His power to deliver us.

Hey guys, I want to share a story with you today. It's about a king named Jehoshaphat. Now, Jehoshaphat was a pretty cool dude. He was the 6th king in the line of David and he was all about God. He didn't mess around with other gods, he was all in for the God of his father and walked in His ...read more

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Hope

Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, we gather with our loved ones to celebrate and welcome the New Year. This is a time of change and hope, a time to leave behind the past and embrace new beginnings.

Today is the last day of the year, and in just a few hours, many of us will gather with our loved ones to celebrate the New Year. While some may host parties with alcohol, we must be cautious as it can lead to dangerous consequences such as drunk driving accidents and harmful actions. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Year's Day, Change, Hope

A Cry From The Depths Of Despair PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Psalms 130:1-8, emphasizing the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the enduring hope found in God's unfailing love and redemption.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are privileged to share in the wisdom and love of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the profound verses of Psalms 130:1-8. This passage, rich in its depth and breadth of emotion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Topics: Penitent Sinner's Hope, God's Mercy

The Meaninglessness And Mundanity Of Life - Week 3 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

Explores navigating life's complexities through perseverance, finding hope in mundanity, and recognizing our heavenly longings as pointers towards God.

Good morning, beloved. I am glad to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in the presence of the Lord. Today, we are going to spend some time in the book of Ecclesiastes, specifically chapter 3, verses 1 through 22. This passage of scripture is a beautiful tapestry of wisdom and truth ...read more

Topics: Hope, Eternity, World Made Right

What Are You Holding Onto? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon continues the Anchor series, exploring the concept of an anchor as a metaphor for faith, and encourages letting go of anything that isn't God, using biblical references from Mark and Luke.

Welcome back church! Today we continue our Anchor series together. And as a quick refresher from last week; An anchor is an amazing invention, used by fishermen and sailors for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The basic concept of an anchor is that it “is a device, normally made of metal, used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23, Luke 15:11-20

Topics: Hope, Letting Go, Secure Anchor

Sermon Series: Anchor

If You Would Have Been Here… Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the story of Lazarus' death and resurrection, highlighting Jesus' compassion and foreshadowing the hope of resurrection for all who believe in Him.

Good morning, Church! We are so honored to have you in worship with us today. Whether you are a regular attender here or a guest with us this morning, I pray that God moves in your hearts in a powerful way. We are continuing in our current sermon series called Resurrecting Hope. Life’s greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In Loss

Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope

Focus On Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of maintaining focus on Christ as our source of hope and guidance, using Peter's experience as an example of how distractions can lead to spiritual downfall.

Welcome back to our second week of our new series, “Focus.” Last week, we started to lay the foundation for our focus when we talked about our thoughts. Are they positive or negative? Paul talks seriously about the things we are thinking about, and the importance of aligning our thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Focus On Christ, Distractions, Hope In Darkness

Sermon Series: Focus

Testing & Persevering Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of faith and works in the book of James, focusing on how trials and adversity can strengthen our faith and perseverance in Christ.

The testing of our faith through trials, adversity, suffering, etc… produces in us a steadfast spirit and perseverance. And perseverance is an invaluable characteristic of those who follow Christ. Prayer: “Lord Jesus please give us the strength to endure, to persist, and to thrive throughout the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Topics: Faith Testing, Perseverance, Eternal Hope

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Begin With The Beginning

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013

As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

But It'll Stink!

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 4, 2007

Awaiting the glory of God. Even when all seems lost, there is hope.

BACKGROUND: The Gospel of John was written by John the apostle around the year A.D. 90. He wrote this account in order “to bring people to firm belief in Jesus…and to anchor believers firmly in the faith” (E. E. Elliott, A Study of the New Testament [Newburgh, IN: Trinity Press, 1996], 130). He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision Of Another World Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 17, 2010

A message presented at Urbana 2009 describing the light of Christ that shows us His perspective on ourselves, others, and things eternal.

1. Intro: My Life Would Forever Be Changed: * The wood floor crackled & popped like Rice Crispies. My back warmed as the spring sun invaded our home-pouring in through those leaded glass windows after a long, dark winter. * I thumbed the new book my dad had given me for my 9th birthday with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-19

Denomination: *other