Sermons on Earthly Hope:

The Light Of Hope Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Lights and Christmas go together like peas and carrots. This message series reflects on the four candles of the Advent wreath. We begin with the hope candle.

All the Pretty Lights: The Light of Hope Luke 2: 1 – 5 You just can’t do Christmas without lights! They’re my favorite Christmas tradition. There’s much I find about Christmas challenging—not the holiday itself, but all the surrounding ado. I’d just as soon we skip most of the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 15, 2024

Peter reminds us that we are not home! It is easy to forget who we are in Jesus and where we are going because of Jesus. This passage serves as a reminder of Who’s we are and where we are going.

1 Peter 1:3-7 “A Living Hope” September 15, 2024 In the first verse of this chapter, Peter addresses his letter to “the strangers scattered”. He is writing to Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland and have found themselves dispersed into other parts of the world. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 30, 2024

An Easter message on the hope that Jesus brings to our lives.

When we talk about God, we can use a number of words to describe Him. He is the God of Love. The God of Joy. The God of Mercy. It’s almost endless when we think about all of the different ATTRIBUTES of God. But this morning I want to preach to you a message on just ONE of those ATTRIBUTES. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Hope

Contributed by Ben Foley on May 31, 2021

Hebrews 6:19: We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

We live in turbulent times. From a global pandemic to political controversy to mental health issues, racial tensions, suicides, and gun violence, storms are brewing and sweeping the world. In times like these, we find our emotions going from extreme highs to severe lows. It is as if we are being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Mark 4:37-38, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

A Prayer For Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball this week. Your prayer list includes your children marrying really successful people. But what if God took over your prayer life?

We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christ saw pain as an opportunity for greater pleasure. Christ saw enduring pain for doing what is right as a door for His greatest delight – God Himself. We are to arm ourselves with this same mindset.

Psychologists tell us people want to be known. Some people want to be known for their work as an actor, a singer, or other want to be known as a culinary artist. Others just want to be known. Some people take the need to be known to the extreme. A Jamaican man set a distance record of 23.11 miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6, Philippians 2:5-9, John 10:18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 15, 2024

In this exposition of Romans 4:4-8, we see the logic of grace and David's testimony affirming justification by faith. This way of salvation is something the angels desire to look into and something that will bring everlasting glory to God.

Intro Follow with me as we read Romans 4:1-3: “What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Psalm 32:1-2, Genesis 15:6, Romans 3:24, 1 Peter 1:12, James 2:17-26, 1 John 2:2, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2024

This brief homily was written for a non-church going woman who was a believer.

Homily for Elaine Beardsley Memorial Service - May 6, 2024 1 Thes 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

May the God of Hope fill you with all Joy.

Christmas Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Good morning everyone-Glad that you have joined us wither in person or online. This week begins Advent, a time that we are to prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by Emmanuel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Winning Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2024

In these days before Jesus comes again, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? • Barium – isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sharing Hope

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 14, 2024

Jesus Christ commanded all true disciples of His to share hope with a lost and dying world.

SHARING HOPE 1 PET 3:15 1 PET 3:15 (KJV) Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Sanctify- set apart. To make the Lord 1st place in your life. Give an answer- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, John 1:35-46, John 4:3-4, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Run With Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022

Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022

Resurrection means you've died and came back to life. The resurrection is the event that changed all of history. Because when Jesus had come back to life, it changed everything.

He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee. - Luke 24:6 Today we will meditate on the title of “Hope of Resurrection.” How the resurrection gives us hope. When Jesus Christ was crucified in 33 AD, there were only about 120 followers. They were meeting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Of Israel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022

This passage has an explicit understanding of the salvation of Israel and the Gentiles. It reveals another important message that is the Call and Gifts are irrevocable.

Romans 11:25-36 Hope of Israel This passage has an explicit understanding of the salvation of Israel and the Gentiles. It reveals another important message that is the Call and Gifts are irrevocable. Therefore, all have to glorify the triune God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021

Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

Video Transition: From Wingclips.com - Apollo 13 - Jim Lovell commander of Apollo 13 “finding hope” In the midst of crisis - He talks about how he found his way home when everything went wrong! I used today’s historical story to highlight “How we find hope in times of crisis.” In our clip today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Psalm 62:5-6, Hebrews 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational