Sermons on Earthly Hope:

Hopes And Dreams At Christmas

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

We all need to treat our own dreams and the hopes of those around us with respect, because it is easier to crush someone’s hope than to be with them as they look towards a difficult future.

Hopes and Dreams- Langdon Christmas Service (A Secure Forensic Hospital for patients with psychiatric and/or learning disabilities) Christmas is quite a strange time, full of contradictions. For many, it is a time of happiness and excitement- for others, a time carrying many sad memories. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love That Produces Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a sermon based on 1 John 2:28-3:3 on how our hope in Christ changes the way we live. My wife and I preached this message together.

Love That Produces Hope 9:30 5/16 93 . Psalm 21:1-13 Rom. 8:18-30 Text 1:Jn.2:28- 3:3 .ls2 TOBY A pessimist sees a glass half empty, but an optimist sees   one that is half full. The difference in interpretation comes   from the hope that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For Troubled Times

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 A sermon about Jesus being there for us in troubled times

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 8 Mark 5: 21-43 "HOPE for Troubled Times?"   21 ¶ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him; and he was beside the sea. 22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and seeing him, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

"The God Of Hope"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

God has called us to live hope, not just talk about it.

Introduction 1. Illus...The Ancient Roman World a. The best social status you could have was to “a wealthy freeborn citizen and the lowest on that social scale would be a female child. b. “The patron-client relationship” The patron was seen as the protector of the client - providing legal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Resurrecting Your Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2003

The resurrection of the dead is one of the key foundations for the hope of those who believe in Jesus!

Resurrecting Your Hope 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Introduction In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph. He didn’t profess to be a born-again Christian, but it seems he must have been influenced by Paul’s teaching of the resurrection of the body. Here’s what he wrote: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ - A New Hope

Contributed by Aaron Matthews Sr on Jan 20, 2002

Seeing Christ as the real hope for our lives.

Text: Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out with our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:5 – NAS) “I’d rather not celebrate Christmas this year,” the hallow-eyed young woman stared at the snow at her feet. “I just don’t see the point in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Holiness

Building A Bridge Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 25, 2002

Learn the keys to building a bridge into tomorrow through this series beginning with a Bridge of Hope

I had dinner Monday night with my parents; my dad was leaving afterwards for a meeting. He was making a life choice to end a habit, which had gripped him for most of his life. He was giving up smoking, proving in your seventies you can change. I sat with him that afternoon, as he was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Sermon for 1/4/2003 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: In 1972, a group of international industrial leaders and thinkers, called the Club of Rome, suggested six proposals that humanity must put into effect if we are to survive on this planet. I will only share the first, very significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith - The Substance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith.

Faith - The Substance of Hope Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.1 When Jesus calls you; the question you must ask yourself is what do you expect Him to say? This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith. If faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are An Heir Of Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2004

Paul points us outside of ourselves to find hope and confidence in our future

January 18, 2004 Titus 3:4-7 When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004

Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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