Sermons on God Brings Hope:

Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 24, 2018

Paul had just finished mentioning the hardships and sufferings that he had faced in the service of God. It takes great faith to stay steady under such continual sufferings and still boldly preach the Christian gospel. He has such a steady faith.

May 20, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.5.a: Hope of the Resurrection. (4:13-15) 2nd Corinthians 4:13-15 (NKJV) 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Cisterns

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

There is a Fountain of Living Waters who never disappoints.

(read Jeremiah 2:9-13) In his commentary on the book of Jeremiah, Andrew Blackwood says this: “Many Palestinians were dependent upon cisterns, laboriously carved from the rock. Cistern water at best is flat and tasteless; it is easily contaminated with various types of growth that produce ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Sermon 1 - Your Purpose

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

First in a series of "Purpose-Driven" messages. This one talks about why we are here; our purpose; and our ultimate value as Christians.

All of us have questions about why we exist. I think the two most asked questions about our lives are: a) The question of reason - "Why am I here?" b) The question of value - "Do I really matter?" Now, if you go around asking different people these questions, you will get many different ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:5

Denomination: *other

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

When They Want To Bring Me Down Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 16, 2014

Ever faced opposition - or had someone who wanted to bring you down? Ps. 27 was written for you.

“Soul Talk: When They Want to Bring Me Down” Ps. 27 It was a tough period in ministry. A discovery was made that demanded we release a staff person for moral, spiritual, biblical, and safety reasons. Because of the sensitive and potential legal ramifications of the situation, it took ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021

A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Revival And Praise Series

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001

In a church you need "Reaching Out", you need "Reaching In" but Revival is about "Reaching Up."

I think, that in talking about Revival, these past two Sundays, I may have caused some confusion over what I mean by that word and the reason for that is because Revival, is not a word that we hear much about in the churches of Christ. We know what the word Retreat means, we know what the words ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3, Psalm 111:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002

God is the answer to our search for significance.

"A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Out Of Despair...hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 22, 2006

Rather than shine light into the darkness, God brought light out of darkness, hope out of despair for Israel and will do so for us.

Introduction: In America today, when most people think of Christmas, they think of images like these. (Show slides of Christmas images.) We have a very glamorous, glittery, plastic, cheery, bright image of Christmas here in America. It’s a holiday of parties, and gifts and shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Value Of Hope

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jul 4, 2023

Romans 8:25b-26 ...But hope [the object of] which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.

According to "Bible Study Tools" The word Hope in Hebrew is: 1. Yachal which means: Waiting on God, Waiting on His word, Waiting on His certain action continually and waiting Right(Righteously). Its Hope that gives man the Excellence that is needed in waiting and the Lord rewards that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Job 13:15-16, Psalm 71:14-15, Psalm 37:4-6, Psalm 32:1-2, Romans 8:18, Isaiah 43:18-19, Romans 5:3-5, Psalm 94:19, Psalm 119:43, Psalm 119:47-48  (view more)  (view less)

The Hope Of Singing Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 10, 2020

Let us prepare for the birth of Christ with songs of joy and thanksgiving. Let us sing as God’s people with one unified voice. Let us come closer together as God’s children as we sing His praises.

The Hope of Singing Isaiah 35:1-10 There was once a woman who was talking to her parents who had recently retired. Her mother had always wanted to learn how to play the piano, so her father bought a piano for his wife’s birthday. A few weeks later, the woman asked her father how she was doing with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Dry Ground

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon of hope that says God may bring you OUT (take away the bad thing), may bring you THROUGH (give you help to get through) or may bring GLORY to Himself

Walking On Dry Ground Exodus 14:10-18 There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never has a cloud or even a storm. As a matter of fact… you have to endure a few clouds and storms to have a rainbow. This morning I want to talk to you about the rainbows and clouds and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Hope In God To Sing Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 8, 2000

A textual espository sermon calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them and challenging individuals to choose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope.

Topic: Hope Theme: Hope in God’s Care Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them. Response: Individuals will chose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope in God. INTRODUCTION: Karen was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Wesleyan

Creation; Hope In A Relationship With God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 22, 2008

THE BEGINNINGS OF HOPE, part 1 – It’s my prayer that as we look at creation today that you will not only find evidence that the God of the Universe exists, but more importantly that you will know that creation gives you the certain hope of a relationship

• Genesis 1-2 NIV 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters . . . 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Our Only Hope Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist