Sermons on Gift Of Hope:

Hope And A Future

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2009

God has wonderful plans for us, that will give us hope and a future. He bless us where we are.

This is the Word of God to the people of Israel, now in exile in Babylon, a foreign land. • The Babylonians had already destroyed Jerusalem and taken the people captives. • They have lost their homes, their land, their jobs and for some, their families. Psalm 137 was written during this time. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Need Hope?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 11, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding hope and strength for trials and temptations.

Text: 1 Cor 10:13, Title: Need Hope? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/10/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 16, 2011

Definition Of HOPE = H-aving O-nly P-ositive E-xpectation.

Hope For The Hopeless! July 17, 2011 Psalm 43:5 A few years ago a group of salesmen went to a regional sales convention in Chicago. They had assured their wives that they would be home in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010

Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010

As long as we remain faithful, we have the assurance of hope until we receive that inheritance reserved in heaven for us!

Assurance of Hope Blessed Assurance part 3 11/08/09 AM Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 INTRODUCTION In this series we began by looking at the blessed assurance we have from God the Father: 1 John 5:11 ( NASB ) And the testimony is this, that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Today we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grief With A Hope Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 23, 2010

Our grief is not that of the world, but it is a grief that is sheltered in the grace, mercy and love of God thru the person of Jesus Christ, and although we hurt and are stung by death in this world, our hope is in Christ who promises eternity in Heaven w

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 23, 2010 Date Preached: September 23, 2010 Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Funeral Service for Mary Jo Frazier Sermon Title: We grieve, but Our Grief has a Hope! Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Sep 18, 2009

I see a lot of modern day Christians, including myself, in the story of Hosea. But I don’t see us in the person of Hosea. I see us rather in the person of Gomer the prostitute. Are we very much different from those people?

Dallas and Irene Sherman of Cincinnati had a really stormy relationship. During one of their many rows Irene deliberately wrecked two of their cars, which was the last straw for Dallas and he filed for divorce. But as time went by, he found that he couldn’t live without her, so they were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Humilty & Hope Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Feb 28, 2011

This sermon is from the story of the valley of dry bones and how that God is wanting to speak to that in your life which you have counted as dead or lost.

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, distaste for the present, and distrust of the future. It is the result of blindness. It is ingratitude for the blessings of yesterday, indifference to the opportunities of today, and insecurity regarding strength for tomorrow. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011

A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Hope At Easter

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 25, 2011

If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.

Dakota Community Church April 24, 2011 Hope at Easter 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Mennonite

A Thankful Hope Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

A sermon series in Colossians tracing the word "Eucharisteo = to give thanks." This message reveals Paul’s thankfulness for the hope of the Colossians.

A Thankful Faith • Colossians 1:3-8 SERIES INTRODUCTION: meaning of “eucharist = to give thanks” INTRODUCTION: Often times when we give thanks, we focus upon the blessings we have RECEIVED which are often times TEMPORARY. In this passage, Paul gives thanks for the blessing OF OTHERS which are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Hope

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Some brief reflections for an Easter communion.

THE RISEN HOPE (1 Peter 1:3) Introduction Is there any hope ? Christian Aid poster - do you believe in life before death ? A constant refrain goes up throughout the ages is there hope ? On a human level, there seems to be little war, famine. Wrong seems to win the hearts and minds of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Give Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2009

Looking at 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 we can see the nature of difficulties in: 1) Giving Hope (2 Cor. 1:3-7), 2) Getting Hope (2 Cor. 1:8-9), 3) Praise for Hope ( 2 Cor. 1:10-11)

The actions recently of major Nidal Malik Hassan on Fort Hood in Texas, have been shocking. The US army psychiatrist, who was charged with providing hope and comfort to distressed soldiers, turned on them, shooting 51. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul rejoiced because God has so recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Other