Sermons on Finding Hope In This World:

Your Potential

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 27, 2005

To help the hearer realize that God can change his/ her life in spite of the failures of their past.

YOUR POTENTIAL 1 John 3:1-3 TEXT: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Light Of The World

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on May 19, 2011

A Children's Sunday sermon focusing on the reality of light and the illusion of darkness.

Today you’ve noticed that we’ve been talking a lot about light. It’s because that is the theme for the summer program this year but also because the concept of light is so important to the church. Jesus used it as a metaphor to describe to people who He was and it still works ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Light Of The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation of Christ as the Light of the World, His humble birth, and the glory of His future return.

Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not as strangers, not as mere acquaintances, but as a family knit together by the love of Christ. We gather as children of the Most High, eager and ready to bask in the warmth of His Word. As our hearts align in worship, we open our minds to understand ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 1:4-5, John 8:12

Topics: Advent, Christ Candle

"Finding The Promised Land"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 7, 2002

The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, & Future not only enlighten Scrooge, but they prove helpfulf to the ISraelites and us as well

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which tells us of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit, is a wonderful story. Scrooge is the tight-fisted, hard-nosed, “never give anyone a break,” work-aholic, whose chief goal in life is to make as much money as he can with little or no regard for anyone else. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The World’s Predictable Deception Of Humanity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 21, 2023

Why does God feel so much anger towards the city of Babylon? Because of the pride of great men, their spiritual corruption, because it has led people (God’s creation) astray, and because of the persecution and death of believers.

Alpha and Omega, Part 45, Revelation Part 22 The World’s Predictable Deception of Humanity Revelation 17:1-18 and 18:1-24 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, John 14:6, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking For Hope In A New Year Series

Contributed by Chuck Moore on Jan 6, 2024

The New Year is often faced with anxiety and fear. Inflation, world conflicts, political unrest....the list goes on and on. So, where do we turn for real hope?

It’s normally not the Biblical story one associates with Christmas or the arrival of a New Year. But it is relevant. I’m thinking of the story that is normally associated with Easter in Luke 24. Jesus on the road to Emmaus. If you don’t remember the story, here are the highlights. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Finding Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The World But Not Of The World: The Christian’s Calling

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian is called to live as a representative of God's kingdom while navigating a corrupt and decaying society.

IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD: THE CHRISTIAN’S CALLING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:14-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17, Philippians 2:14-16, James 4:4, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with moral confusion, spiritual compromise, and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding God In The Valleys

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2014

Sooner or later, our life journey will take us through dark valleys. It’s during those times that we need to learn how to find God and experience His peace and joy.

FINDING GOD IN THE VALLEYS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTES FROM WAKING THE DEAD: “There are few things more crucial to us than our own lives. And there are few things we are less clear about. This journey we are taking is hardly down the yellow brick road. Then again, that’s not a bad analogy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Black Gold, Texas Tea

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 19, 2007

God never promises us that if we put our trust in Him that He is going to make us rich. He never promises that He is going to give us everything we want. He never says that we are going to strike oil. But when we accept Jesus Christ as our personal savior

Black Gold, Texas Tea; 2 Kings 4:1-7 I believe that every one of us remember the Beverly Hillbillies, most of us grew up watching Jed and all his kin. It was a great show and very realistic, right! Well it may not have been realistic but it was a good show. Could you imagine going out into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Finding The Door To Happiness Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

How to find the Abundant Life that God wants you to have.

On a family visit to Disneyland a man pondered the sign over the entrance arch that read, “Welcome to the happiest place on earth.” The rest of the day he looked at the faces of the people and was impressed by the small number who were actually smiling during their visit to “the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Find Your Strength

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016

There are times in our lives that are difficult to handle and process through and we need strength! We need strength to endure, strength to press forward, strength to hold on, and sometimes even strength to keep moving in the name of the Lord.

“David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6 NLT) The recorded word of 1 Samuel 30 reveals David in a difficult position of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

What God Wants To Do In Your Life

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

Are you aware that God is working in your life? If not, be confident that He is, and He is doing it today. Also, He will continue to do it daily.

What God Wants To Do In Your Life Phil. 1:6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald If someone would come up to you today, and ask you, “what do you what to do with your life’? Would you be able to answer this question with out any hesitation? Have you taken the time to plan out your future? Most people have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Living Life In The Face Of Death

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 23, 2005

A look at life in the face of inevitable death.

While preparing for this sermon I read a number of sermons by some older preachers. One of them commented on the fact that much of what was taboo when he was younger was now brazenly displayed on T-shirts for all to see. However he suggested that something that once was not taboo - death - is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

3) Finding Grace

Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 31, 2023

Part III in a series on the book of Ruth

Last week, we began Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace. And God guided her steps into the field of the one man in Bethlehem who could give this woman with no lineage an eternal lineage. 5 Then said Boaz unto his servant ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist