Sermons on Expectant Hope:

Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 10, 2019

A lesson on the rapture of the church

The Blessed Hope Christianity 101 CCCAG November 24th, 2019 Scripture- 1 Thess 4:13-18 Intro: Several years ago I showed a very similar video depicting what will happen when the rapture occurs. It's pretty dramatic isn't it? The rapture became a huge topic among Christians in the 1990’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In Christ Series

Contributed by Asif M Sadiq on Mar 24, 2020

Pastor Asif M Sadiq (Sunday Sermon Delivered Live on 22-03-2020) HOPE “ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36) God has already informed us in the Bible through prophets and prophesies long ago concerning the things and problems world is facing today.

Pastor Asif M Sadiq (Sunday Sermon Delivered Live on 22-03-2020) HOPE “ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36) God has already informed us in the Bible through prophets and prophesies long ago concerning the things and problems world is facing today. “These things ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Exodus 13:1-2, Exodus 13:12-14

Hope And A Future

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 15, 2020

The prophet of the Lord God Obadiah, finally gives a message of encouragement to Israel.

Tonight, our focus is on the restoration of Israel. 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; The verse begins with “but”, it is a transition word linking what happened in the previous verse to this one. In verse 16 we have judgment on Edom; in contrast to that is deliverance in Jerusalem. Mount ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021

'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hopeful Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 5, 2020

Hope grounds us in a promise that is future-oriented. Because we're secure in the hope of our faithful God, we can live freely and abundantly today.

October 4, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 91; Philippians 3:4b-14 Hopeful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Give us today our daily bread.” This petition of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Trust And Hope

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 20, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 17: 1 – 27

Jeremiah 17: 1 – 27 Trust and Hope in The Lord 1 “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; With the point of a diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of your altars, 2 While their children remember their altars and their wooden images by the green trees on ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Hope That Is Alive Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025

This sermon breaks down 1 Peter 1:3 to explain the powerful and secure hope Christians have.

Introduction: The World's Hope Brothers and sisters, think for a moment about the word "hope." In our world, hope is often a fragile thing. We hope we get the job. We hope the medical tests come back negative. We hope our children make good choices. This is a hope based on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

The Blessings Of Hope Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 1, 2024

In a world filled with unpredictable challenges and trials, “The Blessing of Hope” reminds us that true peace and unwavering strength come from anchoring ourselves in the unshakable promises of God and the living hope we have through Jesus Christ.

The Blessing of Hope Romans 15:13; 1 Peter 1:3-5 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Life can be so unpredictable—joys and sorrows, beautiful blessings and distressing difficulties can come unexpectedly. Our life’s dreams and plans can change in an instant. We all know this to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 13, 2024

Hope is more than mere wishful thinking. Hope is a vital necessity of life — a gift that God wants to give to you.

Dear brothers, and sisters in Christ once again I welcome every one of you in the sweet name of Jesus Christ who is the master and author of all preachers. Our heavenly father wants to show his love to the world. Therefore, he sends his one and only begotten Son Jesus Christ, our Savior, to ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025

May the God of hope fill you with all Joy

Christmas 2024/God of Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Good morning everyone, please turn to Romans chapter 15: This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Skeleton Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025

I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist