Sermons on Gift Of Hope:

Be Humble Be Hopeful

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

After God convicts us of our pride and humbles us, he fills us with hope and equips us to live lives that glorify him.

What is the number one sin that can bring you down? What is the number one sin that can destroy a pastor's ministry? This sin can destroy your relationships with your members, with your fellow called workers. This sin can destroy your relationship with your wife and children. Ultimately, this sin ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Jack Allen Jones on Jan 19, 2013

This is for the funereal of a Christian and offers hope to the family

Note: (I just want to make a couple of suggestions for anyone who preaches a funeral. Remeber it is about offering comfort to the family. They have been up a lot and are very tired. They will not remember much of what is said, so my suggestion is keep it short. I have seen family memebers actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 21, 2013

The birth of Jesus has brought hope to millions. Let us examine as Luke tells us about the birth of hope.

Luke 2:1-20 Intro: A common passage used at Christmas, our text tells us about the birth of Jesus Christ, and His birth has brought hope to millions. Let us see the events that transpired leading up to the His birth. As we see this passage, we will see God's plan unfolding, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shape Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Attack On Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2011

Believers can have hope in God through: 1) His Person (Heb. 6:13a,), 2) His Purpose (Heb. 6:14-15), 3) His Pledge (Heb. 6:13b, 16–18), and 4) His Priest (Heb. 6:19–20).

Tributes have pored in all week to the late Jack Layton, former leader of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party. Beyond all his contributions to various causes, a resounding factor that seems to have been recognized in him, was his ability to inspire hope. In a world rife with economic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Other

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2011

Part two of a series in 1 Peter.

A REAL REASON FOR HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Preached HPC Sept. 18, 2011 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Blessed Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011

Hope is one of the missing elements in Christianity today. Without hope we have no empowerment to move into the future

A Blessed Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 September Morning Service Missionary and story of Don’t Despair Hope brings power to people. Hope comforts people in times of pain and uplifts them in times praise. Defining hope How we define hope often shapes how we perceive hope. Hope is defined as the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope In Jesus!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 14, 2014

As God takes us through the labyrinth of life struggle, He cleanses us from all impurities and brings us out refined as gold.

Hope ! Second Word of Jesus from the cross:"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:43 What a wonderful word of HOPE! Look what Jesus said to a thief, ‘Today, you will be with me in Paradise!’ Jesus is simply adorable! Cheer up friend! We are not doomed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus is risen, so don't be confused; instead, be confident and tell somebody the good news!

Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope And Holiness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16 David Taylor We are in the midst of a first of three mini series in 1 Peter. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) we are looking at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, suffering, and holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overflowing Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014

Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hope Renewed Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Hope rests upon the heart of God. Hope tells us the desire of God. Hope has the potential to transform our most significant relationships into reflections of the covenant we have with Him!

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Old ~ A Hope Renewed Scripture Text: Hosea 1.2 – 2.1 INTRODUCTION If you are not familiar with Hosea ~ …his life and the message that God told him to announce ~ …if you don’t know that-much about Hosea, …then the story may be a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2013

The Spirit breathes and brings life to old dry bones—just like he does in our lives.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 “A Living Hope” INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Thanksgiving. Turkeys graced most of our tables. By the end of the day, the carcasses of those turkeys were picked clean. Can you imagine going over to those bones—just before you throw them ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Hopeful Confirmation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013

By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hopeful Determination Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013

Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene