Sermons on Gift Of Hope:

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Nigel Daly on Dec 14, 2015

Zephaniah offers powerful hope for the future: hope of forgiveness, hope of freedom from fear, hope of salvation and hope of love

Sermon - Zephaniah 3 v14-20 How hopeful are you for the future? According to a survey of British people at the end of 2014 only 34% of us thought 2015 would be better than 2014 with 42% expecting it to be the same and 18% expecting it to be worse. How hopeful are you for the future? Maybe the news ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Bones Of Hope

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 27, 2015

When everything seems past hope, God can resurrect our promises. Its takes faith, action and obedience. God can even bring a nation back to life.

THE BONES OF HOPE TEXT: Ezek. 37:1-14 INTRO: One of the more frightening words in the English language is "HOPELESS"! History is replete with the examples of "hopeless" situations, however, in the hands of God those "hopeless" situations are merely opportunities for God to reveal Himself! God ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 27, 2015

Man need to see that there is hope. The only One who can give us true hope is God himself. We will glance through history to see the plan of God for the salvation of mankind.

In 1952 a famous swimmer, Florence Chadwick, attempted to swim from an Island to the California coast, 50 km away. Long-distance swimming is not new to her; she is the first woman to swim the English Channel in both directions. But the water was cold that day and there was a fog. It was so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Snapshot On Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2016

A sermon that gives reason for hope using Phillipians 4 - 13 and other scriptures.

2 Peter 1:10-11 “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” A camera is an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Borrowed Hope

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

What can we do when Hope has run out, when we can’t hold out any longer? - do what Paul did he “Borrowed Hope from God”.

INTRO: 1. Never know what part of you God really has until you come to the end of yourself. a. Until you come to the end of your strength, faith, courage, endurance, hope. b. Until all your resources are gone. c. Such times test the quality of our relationship with God. 2. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

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

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

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

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