Sermons on Dashed Hope:

Death And New Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 25, 2025

Dorcas was a beloved member of the Christian community in Joppa, she was full of good works and charitable deeds. She was a deaconess of the Church. She was a qualified widow as set forth by St Paul (1 Timothy 5:10).

Acts 9:36-42 Death and Resurrection of Dorcas   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love Endures Forever!   Joppa: Joppa was a seaport town situated on the Mediterranean, in the tribe of Dan, about 30 miles south of Caesarea, and 45 northwest of Jerusalem. A seaport of Palestine. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Methodist

Hope For People With A Past Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025

Matthew highlights the broken, the scandalous, the outsiders—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba—names most would edit out. Why? Because Jesus comes from a long line of people with a past.

The Thrill of Hope #1 Hope for People with a Past Dr. Marty Baker / December 7, 2025 / Matthew 1 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. We are so glad that you are here. I want to welcome our campuses: Grovetown, North Augusta, South Campus, Atrium and those of you watching online. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

There’s Hope Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025

Christmas reminds us that no matter how dark or broken life feels, there is hope because Jesus has come. When the angels appeared to the shepherds that night, they gave us a glimpse of what real hope looks like.

Christmas Eve 2025 There’s Hope Dr. Marty Baker | Luke 2:8-14 | December 23/24, 2025 Merry Christmas and welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I also want to welcome our Grovetown Campus, our South Campus and our North Augusta Campus. I also want to welcome those of you watching online. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope In Our Valleys SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

AND IF THE BONES IN THAT VALLEY CAN LIVE THAT MEANS THERE IS HOPE FOR THE BONES IN OUR VALLEY TODAY. AND YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SOME BONES IN OUR VALLEYS.

Today, we will explore the powerful story of the prophet Ezekiel's encounter in the valley of dry bones. This valley symbolizes a place of distress and hopelessness. However, amidst the dry bones, God poses a question to Ezekiel: "Can these bones live?" Let us delve into this passage and uncover ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5

Topics: Church Attendance, Hope, Faith

Hope Beyond Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

No matter what you're facing today, remember that there's a promising future waiting for you. Something good is on its way, beyond these challenges.

I don't know what you may be going through today, but God wants you to know that there is hope for your future. Something good is coming after this. In 2 Samuel 8:1, it says that David defeated the Philistines and took control over them. He conquered them and brought them under his authority. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1

Topics: Faith, Trust, Resilience, Courage

Finding Hope In Recovery SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Our God is a God of Recovery. He is interested in your restoration. He is not happy when His children are not where they should be in this life. When you are lower in the status that heaven has ordained for you, heaven becomes concerned and questions the reasons.

If you're going through a broken heart, a failed marriage, a financial disaster, a family heartache, an emotional meltdown, or a spiritual collapse, there is hope for your broken life. Jesus specializes in recovery and transformation. Our God is a God of Recovery, interested in restoring and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Topics: Hope, Recovery, Restoration

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A funeral message that provides comfort and hope through the story of John 11.

Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Patricia. We are here to share in the pain and sorrow, to weep and to wonder why. We may not have all the answers, but it is important for us to be here. In the book of Ecclesiastes, God ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-31

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.

Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope

Finding Hope In Despair SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

When everything seems lost, God is just beginning.

Today, I want to share a message of hope with you. Have you ever felt like everything in your life was falling apart? Like you were cut down and left with nothing? Well, let me tell you about the hope we can find in the story of Job. Job was a man who had it all. He was successful, wealthy, and had ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Hope, Comfort

A Living Hope For The Hopeless PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the power of renewed faith, the hope found in the resurrection of Christ, and the joy of unwavering belief.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of Luke 24:10-25, exploring the power of renewed faith, the hope of the resurrected Christ, and the joy of unwavering belief. I love how Max Lucado puts it: "Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:10-24

Topics: Renewed Faith

Finding Hope In The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in God's plan and find peace, hope, and strength in their faith, even in difficult times.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into Matthew 13, a chapter loaded with wisdom for those of us going through some storms, seeking hope in difficult times, and learning to lean on the power of faith when everything seems to be in turmoil. You know, I'm reminded of a quote from ...read more

Topics: Peace

Hope In The Midst Of Turmoil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the hope we can find in God, even amidst our most challenging trials and tribulations.

Good morning, church family. Our sermon today is all about finding hope in the midst of turmoil. We're going to be diving into two powerful passages of Scripture: Job 19: 21-27 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. [Read passages] Isn't it amazing how these two men, facing such incredible hardships, found hope ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27, 2 Corinthians 4:7-16

Topics: Hope, Anchored, God

Hope Springs Eternal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the concept of hope in Christianity, its source, power, and significance.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the heart of our faith – HOPE. We're going to explore where it comes from, what gives it power, and what it really means. We're reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, a man greatly respected in the Christian community, who once said, "Hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Topics: Hope

Faith: The Substance Hoped For PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's grace, His love in our salvation, and our spiritual growth through faith in Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here together, united by our shared faith, standing on the solid rock of our salvation. We're here to unwrap the divine mystery of our faith, to bask in the warmth of God's love, and to grow together in our understanding of His word. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Topics: Grace, Saved

The Hope Of Your Calling PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Explores how to harness our Christian calling, honor our spiritual gifts, and heed the call to spread hope in a world that desperately needs it.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, "Hope itself is like a star - not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity." It is a profound truth that hope often ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Topics: Gifted