Sermons on Gospel Of Hope:

The Joy Of Living A Grace-Based Life

Contributed by Brandon Cox on Nov 9, 2011

Every believer in Christ has a right standing with God, and can therefore walk in spiritual confidence! We can move from living by rule-keeping to living by grace.

How Most of Us Live - Based on rules - For the approval of others - For our own version of success Romans 5:1-5 Our State vs. Our Standing John Phillips talks about the difference between our standing as believers, and our state as believers. Our standing is that we are perfect and righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hear The Good News Even In The Book Of Jeremiah

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2014

There is good news even in the book of Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Hear the Good News even in the Book of Jeremiah 1. Jeremiah was a prophet with the daunting Challenge to deliver Bad News A. Jeremiah warns Judah chapters 2-35 B. Jeremiah talks about a great drought in chapter 14-15 C. Jeremiah condemns Kings, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 10, 2021

A reflection on the Ascension of the Lord Jesus

The Ascension - April 25, 2021 As I was preparing this message, I was doing so with a heavy heart. We know that much of life includes suffering, but it's when it hits so close to home, when it hits you or people you love, that we really become aware of it. Unavoidably attuned to the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Difference? " Half Full, Half Empty" July 21, 2024

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Jul 23, 2024

Depending on how you chose to look at it, Life can be a glass half full or a glass half empty.

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Silly question, right? But it really is all about perspective, and this question can tell you a lot about a person’s mindset. Some people describe that glass as half empty. Those are the pessimists. Others see that glass as being half full. They are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: ‘a United Church In A Divided World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 13, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: 'A united church in a divided world' - Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Before They/We Became Christians: • They were without Christ (vs 12a) • They were without citizenship (vs 12b) • They were without covenants (vs 12c) • They were without hope (vs 12d) • They were without God (vs 12e) (B). After ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon Responding To God’s Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2023

Those who responded were given white wedding garment and standing invitation to come until the banquet hall was full. The parable demonstrates the generosity of God who invites all to be saved and fellowship in His presence.

Sermon Responding to God’s Great Invitation Scripture Lesson: Matthew 22:1-14 “Jesus also told them other parables. He said, 2 “The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. 3 When the banquet was ready, he sent his servants to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Rejoice In God’ssalvation

Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 12, 2009

The joy is in knowing that it is His salvation. This can be used any time of year, but here it is associated with Christmas joy

Rejoice in God’s Salvation JCC 13.12.09 am Psalm 9:4 "I will rejoice in thy salvation." Divine salvation is from God alone It was his plan None but he could have planned it In his infinite wisdom he devised it That plan was salvation which is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ 1 Pet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005

Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Trexler on May 20, 2008

Funeral service for a 16 year old girl who died in her sleep

Message: Cassandra Polster born into God’s world September 29th 1991. Entered into God’s Kingdom May 8th 2008. Jesus says in today’s gospel, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” but right now that is about the most ridiculous words that could ever come out of my mouth. Of course our hearts are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Rejoice In Our Mutual Salvation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013

The mutual responsibilities of all believers is that we glorify God together in the local church, but that is not all that the true praise & rejoicing in God bring about. Not only does corporate praise & rejoicing unified the local church, it encourages

ROMANS 15: 7-13 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] REJOICE IN OUR MUTUAL SALVATION [John 17:20-26 / Hebrews 6:11-19] The previous section summed up the call to bear with and build up one another in Christ. The Holy Spirit is using the Holy Scriptures to bring us together in Christ. As we surrender to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good News: What Are We Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2015

As we begin our study of One Life. What's It All About?, I want to answer briefly three questions: (1) Does God Exist? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

Scripture Today I am beginning a new seven-week series of messages. It is based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. We will begin a Christianity Explored course ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bridges And Ditches: People Of The Way (Sermon #2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2015

The reason the first century church turned the world upside down was not because of some religio-socio-economic “perfect storm” that made their message ripe for the but rather it was the fixed and unswerving centrality of Jesus Christ as their message.

Welcome & Call to Worship Good morning. We are honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. In September of 1985, The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Beginning

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Dec 8, 2018

As we celebrate Christmas, it is important to be reminded who we are celebrating.

“In the beginning.” The bible being made up of 66 books, when we hear these three words our minds often go to the book of Genesis yet, there is another book in the Bible the starts exactly the same way. There are only two books in the Bible the start this way one describes the creation of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

The Need For Salvation Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 14, 2010

There is a risk that we act more superior than non-believers because we have some “inside knowledge of God” and they don’t?

Romans #2 The Need for Salvation “All People are Sinners” Romans 1:18-3:20 INTRO: One of the biggest questions of all time: Why did God send his Son Jesus to die for our sins? Why do you think that is? Discuss with people around you We are going to address that issue tonight Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 16, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a serious issue that impacts so many. However the great tragedy are those who commit spiritual suicide.

Spiritual Suicide Matthew 16:24-26 Intro. September is Suicide Awareness Month. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist