Sermons on Dashed Hope:

The Hope Of The Resurrection

Contributed by David Magana on Apr 14, 2025

A common objection I hear to the resurrection of Jesus Christ is that people just do not rise from the dead.

A common objection I hear to the resurrection of Jesus Christ is that people just do not rise from the dead. It’s not documented that people rise from the dead. This is the objection. It’s impossible. Medically, scientifically, biologically, within the scope of human experience, it is impossible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2025

Christ is risen! So don’t be confused any longer. Instead, be confident and share the good news!

Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out of it. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Resurrection. No Hope.

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2025

Without the resurrection there is no hope. With the resurrection there is always hope.

NORTH PINE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 20th April 2025 – Easter Sunday John 20:1-18 No Resurrection. No Hope. How important is the resurrection of Jesus? 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 gives the answer. 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Valley

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025

This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

“Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 15, 2025

Derek Prince wrote, “In my opinion hopelessness is one of the saddest conditions in human experience—and uncounted millions in our world today are hopeless people. But thanks be to God— you and I do not have to be hopeless.”

One Hope Ephesians 4:4 Introduction Derek Prince wrote, “In my opinion hopelessness is one of the saddest conditions in human experience—and uncounted millions in our world today are hopeless people. But thanks be to God—you and I do not have to be hopeless.” What do you think about when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apocalyptic Hope

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon explores God’s prophetic plans for the Church, Israel, and the nations. It centers on the rapture, rise of the Antichrist, and Christ’s return.

3 MAIN GROUPS IN BIBLE PROPHECY There are three main groups to keep in mind when reading bible prophecy/apocalyptic writing. The Gentile Nations The Jewish Nation of Israel The Church Now, the reason that I bring this up as we get into the tribulation again today, because we want to keep each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

We can live without many things, but hope isn’t one of them. The Resurrection of Jesus restored hope!

Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction: • There are many things that we can live without, but hope isn’t one of them. o Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. o Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

Jesus is our anchor of Hope in all storms and all of life. We must keep our eyes on Jesus

Anchor of Hope Hebrews chapter 6:13-20 Good Morning everyone What are you putting your hope in? What or who do you trust with your eternal and everlasting things? When this old world is done and you stand before the Lord of the universe- what will you be placing your hope in? Now more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020

This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

Today we are going to look at several benefits resulting from the resurrection of Jesus Christ...

Today Christians all around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ died on a Roman cross—history records this as an actual event. The Bible also teaches that Jesus Christ was raised from death and the grave—history also records this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscover Hope Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020

When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

[Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 5, 2020

Christmas is the season of “The Hope of Light.” The hope that everyone in the world will be able to experience the same happiness, joy, and salvation which God has blessed you with.

The Hope of Light Isaiah 2:1-5 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we are now in the Christmas Season. People often miss the point when it comes to Christmas. For some, this season is simply an opportunity to throw parties and exchange gifts. Some see it simply as an opportunity to eat, drink, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:5, Romans 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chance And A Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 6, 2020

Hell is real. Hell is bad. Hell is eternal. But Hell is avoidable. The good news is that through Christ our sins have been paid for. In Christ there is hope.

How many of you believe in Heaven? [Pause.] Dumb question? Well, bear with me. How many of you believe in Hell? [Pause.] How many of you believe that Hell is a real place and not just some concept or metaphor? [Pause.] You would think that the concept or belief in a real Heaven and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 14:6, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Dec 7, 2020

Biblical hope is a sure thing, not a maybe thing.

In his book, "Come Thirsty (pages 47-48)," Max Lucado tells a story of a little Haitian Orphan by the name of Carinette. He says that she lived in a different world, a world called, “home-to-be.” "See the slender girl wearing the pink shirt? The girl with the long nose and bushy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Singing Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 10, 2020

Let us prepare for the birth of Christ with songs of joy and thanksgiving. Let us sing as God’s people with one unified voice. Let us come closer together as God’s children as we sing His praises.

The Hope of Singing Isaiah 35:1-10 There was once a woman who was talking to her parents who had recently retired. Her mother had always wanted to learn how to play the piano, so her father bought a piano for his wife’s birthday. A few weeks later, the woman asked her father how she was doing with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational