Sermons on Deferred Hope:

Evidence Of Faith - The Story Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

The Old Testament book of Ruth is a short story about love, but even more importantly, a story of incredible faith. The evidence of her faith was found in stepping out into the unknown while trusting God when she left both her culture and her family behi

The Old Testament book of Ruth is a short story about love, but even more importantly, a story of incredible faith. The evidence of her faith was found in stepping out into the unknown while trusting God when she left both her culture and her family behind. It is an incredible story. This took ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Taking The Ho Hum Out Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 25, 2009

A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present.

Title: Taking the Ho Hum Out of Heaven Text: Revelation 21:1-5 Thesis: A clear glimpse of the heaven God has promised will stir us with anticipation of the future and change the way we live in the present. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In the first chapter of the bible God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon - The Paradox Of Biblical Faith

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 15, 2024

Believers today must likewise persevere in faith and trust God, even when they do not see all the promises of God fulfilled in their lives. The faith that pleases God is a faith that can surrender God's promises back to Him and trust God for their fulfillment according to His will.

Subject: The Paradox of Biblical Faith Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:2-40, Job 23:3-10, Proverbs 4:4-6, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Advent: Navigating The Path To The Radiant Dawn Of Christ's Birth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023

Advent - our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent brings. Our focus turns to the central theme of this season — the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Advent: Navigating the Path to the Radiant Dawn of Christ's Birth Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, grace and peace to you on this blessed third Sunday of Advent. As we gather today, our hearts are filled with anticipation, and our spirits are attuned to the profound hope that Advent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 3:3, Matthew 1:23, 2 Peter 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Feb 25, 2017

The Spirit can guide our thoughts and words and interpret things we cannot express to God. For individual Christians as well as churches ¡V human wisdom often fails us. We need to always have deference for and seek God¡¦s Holy Spirit in our thoughts

THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH A lady whose car stalled near Mangum, OK called a road service operator. When he got to her location he checked out the car and informed her that she had run out of gas. Her immediate question was, ¡§Will it hurt the car if I drive with the gas tank ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Of The King; He Brings Hope, He Is Our Hope. Similar To An Earlier Sermon Of Mine But Targeting The First Week Of Advent. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 4, 2023

Our hope is Jesus as foretold.

The Coming Of The King; he brings hope and he is our hope. Scripture:?Isaiah 9:1-7 Summary:?730 years before Jesus birth, Isaiah fore told the coming of The Messiah. A look at what that ment then and what it means today... a look in this direction.. for a great light has dawned! As we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 4:18-19, Matthew 4:25, John 14:11, 1 Peter 1:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Tools For Living: Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Faith, Hope & Love - Tools for Living

Open with a bit of a review… Our live are the toolboxes we are given by the Lord. It is up to us as to what we put in them. Just as the two most basic tools in the toolbox are a hammer and a screwdriver, so the two most common items in the growing Christians toolbox is reading the word and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Filled Life In A Troubled Filled World

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jul 23, 2009

The more we know Him, the deeper we feel his love and joy in our life.

Joy Filled Life in a Trouble Filled World Introduction: We will be starting a new series on the book of Philippians today This book has a practical wisdom for daily life and how to handle stress in day to day life. Of all the letters written by the apostle Paul, Philippians is perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In The Moment Of God's Promise

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

So many Christians live with the "HOPE" of God fulfilling His Promise and they never move beyond that "HOPE!"

“LIVING IN THE MOMENT OF GOD’S PROMISE” II Corinthians 1:20 “FOR ALL THE PROMISES OF GOD IN HIM ARE YES, AND IN HIM AMEN, TO THE GLORY OF GOD THROUGH US.” Introduction: So many Christians live with the “HOPE” of God fulfilling His Promise in their lives, THAT, THAT IS A FAR AS THEY GET! They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009

In spite of all that David has been through in his life, a song of praise has always been on his lips. In 2 Samuel 22, David sings a song of praise that teaches us about how we can always depend on God.

Introduction: A. How many of you like to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles? 1. One day a man went to the DMV and stood in line for what seemed like eons. 2. When it was finally his turn, the clerk typed his name into the computer and said, “That’s odd.” 3. “What’s wrong?” the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-120

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Of Glory - Our Comfort And Assurance"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 7, 2011

Last week we looked at Isaiah 6 and observed Isaiah coming face to face with God Who is not just Holy but Holy, Holy, Holy! The “I AM, that I AM!” Understanding the Holiness of God helped Isaiah to proclaim God’s judgment was looming on the horizon. Th

Cornerstone Church August 6/7, 2011 “God of Glory – Our Comfort and Assurance” Isaiah 40:1-26 In his book, titled “The Pressure’s Off”, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Psalm 23:6 Part Viii "All The Days Of My Life" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 10, 2011

Expect great things to happen and have no fear in sudden disaster that you fear may overtake you.

Psalm 23:6a “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,” Many of us have had a hard time lately. Sometimes a prolonged trial can not only sap the energy from you but it can also make you doubt God’s love for you. The Psalms are all about the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

"Please Don't Give Up"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 1, 2011

If you have ever felt at your wits end with no where to go this message is for you. No matter how lost or how tired you feel God Knows and thats all that matters.

“In 1965 a divorced mother of two, found a classified ad offering a restaurant for sale. She mortgaged her house to purchase the restaurant, the original Chris's steakhouse. In 1976 a fire forced her to relocate. Under the original purchase agreement, the name "Chris Steak House" could not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

The Majesty Of God

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2011

Those that wait upon the Lord.... The Majesty of God, He is able!

The Majesty of God Introduction - (SLIDE 1) So What’s The Big Idea: Many today have the wrong idea of just who God is. Today, we need the power of God in our lives: for salvation, and sanctification (victorious Christian living). Tozer notes, “God is not a railway porter who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 33 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 14, 2011

Paul charges the Jews in Rome to show them how much God cares about His creation; even to the point of repeatedly extending His hand of mercy to all that would hear the Gospel, including the obstinate and disobedient.

Romans, Part 33 Romans 10:16-21 Introduction - Each of us has some portion of the Gospel ministry; even today in 2011 -- As Paul writes to the church in Rome, he’s telling them to get out and do it -- He is not sugar coating, but getting them to examine their calling MUCH deeper - We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational