Sermons on earthly hope:

Hope Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the hope that God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Hope beyond Compare – Rom 15:7-13 Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/12/04 am Well Happy Christmas to you all. I do hope that Christmas for you is a time of joy, peace and hope – A Christmas beyond Compare. But you know, Christmas isn’t like that for everyone … For some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift—hope! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 3) Someone has said, “Christmas is not about presents but presence—His presence.” Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us. Christmas makes it possible for God’s presence to fill our hearts and lives, and with His

INTRODUCTION: In the classic Dr. Seuss story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the Grinch comes upon a sinister plan to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville. Once the last Who in Whoville had gone to sleep on Christmas Eve the Grinch disguised as Saint Nick sneaks into every house in the village ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sowing Seeds Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 9, 2005

People need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a hope for a better life, if not here, then in the afterlife.

Last week we introduced our theme for 2005: Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World. The more I interact with people from all walks of life and see many in the midst of crisis, the more I realize that people need something to hang on to, some glimmer of hope that things will get better, or that there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Christ, Our Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004

A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus; Our Hope

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 3, 2004

It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC --------------- July 5, 1992 --------------- It’s just as important to the Christian faith to know why you believe, as it is to know what you believe. The evangelist George Whitfield was witnessing to a man, "What do ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith, Love And Hope Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Three important words of the gospel are explored along with corresponding works

INTRODUCTION Charles Trentham has a chapter in his book on Colossians entitled, “The Three Greatest Words in the Gospel.” What three words do you suppose he means? Let’s guess. Clues: All three words have only one syllable, two of the three words are 4 letter words. The other word has 5 letters. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

Reason For The Hope Within

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003

This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

Heavenly Hope And Help

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004

Though life may often be filled with problems and trials,the Christian should take courage in the following three biblical truths: I. God Is Our Salvation, II. God Is Our Strength, and III. God Is Our Safety.

HEAVENLY HOPE AND HELP Text: Ps.62: 7, 8 Intro: There is no denying the fact that our world has become an increasingly distressing place to live. The troubles of this old world seem to be without end. With every new day the news media greets us with myriads of tragedies that took place ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Greatest Hope

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 19, 2004

There are many things in life we can hope for, but only Jesus gives us hope that we can count on.

Col. 1:1-14 Today’s scripture is packed with words from which to elaborate on. Paul is so thankful for the church at Colossae because he has found faithful people there. In his prayers for the church and the people there, he thanks God always. When I was a student at Lancaster Theological ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004

Now that you have seen His passion let me tell you about His purpose.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. (John 20:1) 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live.

Thesis: What we hope for affects the way we live. Intro.: 1. We live in a world of dashed hopes, a place of shattered dreams. a. Peace --> WW 1 = "war to end all wars." b. Society --> FDR "New Deal"; LBJ "Great Society"; MLK "Dream." c. Personal --> Family, job, health. 2. For the Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Hope, Love And The Trinity

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 21, 2005

Our hope for healing and wholeness is found in the love of God demonstrated in the eternal fellowship of the Trinity. Also Jn. 1:1-4, 14:13-21; Rom. 8:18-39

Hope, Love and the Trinity (Praise & Healing Service Message, 2/20/05) There are 2 “In the beginnings” in Scripture. (Gen. 1 and John 1) Gen. 1:1-2 Why did God create the world and us? Did He have a need? He needed an outlet for His love? Some suggest that. But it almost implies a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed