Sermons on Expectant Hope:

God Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 17, 2013

A Hopeless world has hope in Jesus Christ. Christ reaches out to a hopeless world and offers them a future.

God of Hope Romans 15:13 Introduction- This morning I want to talk about hope. Biblical hope, worldly hope, and I hope that I make myself clear. Hope is universal and personal. Hope ties with faith more than we really want to imagine. Most times faith and hope can be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Eternal Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through God's eternal promises and renewing our minds, as guided by 1 Peter 1.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in His name, to feel the warmth of fellowship and the power of collective faith. Today, we have the privilege to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. It's a privilege, indeed, to be able to open ...read more

Topics: Hope, God

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in first Peter

I. An outburst of praise to God. A. It is “Reverent Praise” B. It is “Loving Praise” C. It is “Intelligent Praise” D. It is “Grateful Praise” II. Praise to God for a Bright Hope and Glorious Future A. It is Praise to God for “a Hope” 1. Hope defined – confident expectation dealing with the unseen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rediscover Hope Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020

When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

[Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Lifestyle Of Hope Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 28, 2005

Inner transformation results in outward changes.

The other day a man told me what it is like to change from life as a long-time drug user to one who is drug free. It is not just a matter of quitting the drugs, but of replacing old friends with new ones, old activities with new ones, and old thought patterns with new ones. He said that people who ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

There Is Hope For You! Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 24, 2010

A sermon examining the hope of salvation in Christ Jesus.

THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU! Acts 3:16-19 It is vitally important for each person here to comprehend the reality that absolutely no one is beyond the reach of God’s amazing grace. It is true that an innumerable multitude will face eternal condemnation. Revelation 21:8 tells us that “the cowardly, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Hope!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

“We rest in this hope we’ve been given—the hope that we will live forever with our God—the hope that He proclaimed ages and ages ago (even before time began)” (Titus 1:2, VOICE). The imminent return of Jesus is our blessed hope!

Living with Hope! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Candle Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2015

The candle of Hope is a candle we can light in Christ.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we get close to the celebration of Christmas, I want to take you thought a series entitled, “The Candles of Advent.” • Advent is a season observed by many Western Culture churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope That Transforms

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2023

The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was celebrated long before Christmas in the church.

TITLE: THE HOPE THAT TRANSFORMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:24-25 All eyes in Christendom have turned upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it or think of it at all. The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

Explores God's boundless mercy, the living hope we receive through Christ's resurrection, and our role as recipients and channels of this abundant mercy.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be gathered here today, united by a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a love that binds us together in the body of Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, to be nourished by the Word of God, to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: God's Mercy

Hope Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

The basics of Advent.

Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence And Hope

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 14, 2013

HOLD FAST WITH CONFIDENCE AND HOPE

CONFIDENCE AND HOPE INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 3:1 ADDRESSED CHRIST AS AN APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. EVERY BELIEVER MUST PLACE CONFIDENCE AND HOPE IN CHRIST, YOUR APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: HEBREWS 3:6 (NKJV) BUT CHRIST AS A SON OVER HIS OWN HOUSE, WHOSE HOUSE WE ARE IF WE HOLD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By Hope!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love can change us from people without hope to the most hopeful people on the planet.

Changed By Hope! 1 John 2:28-3:3 Hope and hopelessness are more than opposites. Their characteristics are more defined than night and day. Anyone who has ever experienced the depths of hopelessness can easily attest to how oppressive and soul-shattering hopelessness can be. On the other hand, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

Today we focus on hope. Advent is all about hope. But hope isn’t something we can manufacture. We can’t just try to be more hopeful. Hope doesn’t come with the power of positive thinking. Hope is based on who Christ is and His promises to us!

Living with Hope Intro: Advent is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming of Christ, the time before celebrating the “joy to the world” that God’s incarnation becomes. In advance of a celebratory Christmas season that follows Advent, it is good for us to take time to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ