Sermons on Forgiveness And Hope:

True Hope And False Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the difference between true hope, grounded in faith, and false hope, which is superficial and hypocritical, using Matthew 23:27-28 as a guide.

Hello, family! It's a blessing to be with you all today. We're here to talk about something that we all need in our lives - hope. Now, hope can be a tricky thing, can't it? Sometimes it's a beacon in the dark, lighting our way. Other times, it seems to be just out of reach, a mirage in the desert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Topics: Avoid Hypocrisy

Easter, The Gospel Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 19, 2022

The great question of the Resurrection is not whether it really happened - it did — and the evidence is overwhelming, so that’s not the question. Instead, the great question of the resurrection is - now what?

TITLE: EASTER, THE GOSPEL OF HOPE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 One of the great disparities between the first Easter and our Easter today is that today Easter has become that time when we as Christians at least appear to have everything together — and that’s not a bad thing - this is just part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Brighter Days

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 1, 2024

As we enter the dawn of a new year, our thoughts may primarily turn to elements of hope.

Guy Finley, an American writer and philosopher once remarked: “Our greatest strength isn't our ability to imagine brighter days ahead, it is that we are empowered - in every present moment - to effortlessly dismiss any dark thought or feeling that, left unattended, diminishes our happiness.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Acts 1:8, John 3:19, Matthew 16:26

Unmerciful And Unforgiven

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

We must shew forth mercy if we hope to obtain mercy.

Unmerciful and Unforgiven Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:9-15 During Christ's sermon on the mount a number of key character traits were addressed. He makes a point to deal with commitment, character, and conduct. Each are of dire importance as building blocks in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Forgive You, Forgive Not, Forgive Your..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 13, 2004

When you forgive and forget, forget that you forgave while you’re at it! The problem Christians have most, is in the area of forgiveness. Let’s examine the principles together!

Introduction Forgiveness, why is it so hard! One reason may be, we don’t understand truly what the offended has gone through. Maybe then we’d be more compassionate and patient. If there is a subject more misunderstood than forgiveness, I’d like to know what it is. It can be confusing. However, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Through the Lord's Prayer Jesus provides His disciples an example in the way they should pray, and the kinds of things they should be praying for. In doing so, He teaches us also a great deal about forgiveness - including our need to forgive others.

21) Forgive Us - As We Forgive Others TEXT: Matthew 6:12 In the immediate context here... We find Jesus teaching the disciples “How to Pray”. This particular account in the Scriptures Is what is more commonly referred to today as “The Lord’s Prayer”. And although there is much to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

"what Hope Might A Sinner Possess?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2021

A sermon about the reason for Christmas.

“What Hope Might A Sinner Possess?” Hebrews 10:5-10 Have you ever tried to fix yourself, on you own—with no help? Ever have an addiction or a bad habit that you wanted so badly to rid yourself of, but you just couldn’t pull it off… …you just couldn’t kick it? I think we all have things in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Healing Touch In A Helpless Situation

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

At times there seems to be little that we can hope for in our lives. These are scary times. God comes to us in these circumstances, gives us hope, and changes things.

Matthew 9:18-26 “A Healing Touch in a Hopeless Situation” INTRODUCTION The loss of a job without any prospects of a replacement, a grim diagnosis with no encouragement of a positive outcome, a shattered relationship with no expectations for forgiveness and reconciliation, and a financial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Is Easy Until You Need To Forgive. Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 15, 2008

An introduction to why forgiveness is hard and good for you and the one you need to forgive. You can Listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Aug 2008)

Things Christians Find hard to Do. Forgiveness, part 1 Forgiveness is a good idea until there’s someone to Forgive! It’s then you realise that the Theory or Teaching of Forgiveness is much easier to listen to than put into Practice. When someone has hurt you, insulted you, offend you, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experiencing Forgiveness “forgive Us” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Becoming a Person of Prayer, part 7 Experiencing forgiveness “Forgive us”

Becoming a Person of Prayer, part 7 Experiencing forgiveness “Forgive us” Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 December 19, 2010 We have spent several weeks looking at a tool and a strategy to be more effective in our prayer lives. When the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have To Have Hope To Give Hope! Be A Hope Giver!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2022

There is an all out attack against hope in the hearts and minds of believers. We must have hope against hope. We need a ministry of HOPE GIVERS in the church and the family. Hope is an essential.

BE A HOPE GIVER! YOU HAVE TO HAVE HOPE TO GIVE HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson.) THERE ARE 3 ESSENTIALS TO HEALTHY GROWTH! 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith And Hope Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the differences between faith and hope.

Faith Part 6 – Faith and Hope Scripture: Luke 17:4-6; Mark 11:24; Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:24; Introduction Last week I shared with you about walking in your profession of faith. I dealt with profession as a “job” and as a “confession”. As I have been going through this series, I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crushed Hope? Vs Hope Giver!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2022

We need to discern in these perilous days the need of HOPE GIVERS. We don't need headshrinkers, we need HOPE GIVERS!

CRUSHED HOPE VS. BE A HOPE GIVER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out YouTube: Wade Hughes) FREE CHEESE? I have a box. I have a cheese cube. I eat one out of the box. I say it is delicious. I ask if there are others that like cheese. I have in the box and a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Matthew 24:10, Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019

A world without Jesus would be a world without forgiveness, a world without a future and a world without faithful Jesus followers.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite movies of all time. The movie, directed by Frank Capra and starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, came out in 1946. It is the story of a man named George Bailey, a man who gave up his dreams in order to help others. After his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance