Sermons on Gospel Of Hope:

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

Hope Is Not Dead!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2022

Society wants to drive the hope in Jesus out of his disciples. We cannot let that happen.

Hope is NOT Dead! Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 “For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 7, 2023

The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen!

HOPE IS ALIVE Matthew 28 Introduction The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen! Matthew ends his gospel with the staggering news of the resurrection. We should never let this get old in our hearts. In Matthew 28 Angels testified Roman Guards fainted Women ran to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010

This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Apr 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that even though there are times when it seems that all hope is lost hope is alive in the Person of Jesus Christ.

Title: Hope Is Alive Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: April 8, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. A Man Named Jesus A. A multitude of Prophecies fulfilled in His peculiar birth 1. He was conceived by the Spirit 2. Born of a Virgin 3. The location and angelic announcements B. His life as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Travis Duncan on Apr 21, 2018

Despite our retched sinning and our vile conditions God showed us compassion! The word of God stated; “He has begotten us again”…

Living Hope 1st Peter 1:1-12 Read 1st Peter 1:1-3 How many can agree today that our salvation is grounded in God’s Mercy! Romans 5:8 says; In that while we were yet sinners CHRIST died for us! Despite our retched sinning and our vile conditions God showed us compassion! The word of God stated; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope In Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 28, 2019

God's promises give us hope for the future

March 27, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 42; Philippians 1:12-26 Hope in Uncertainty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A great temptation when reading a novel is to peek ahead to the end. Some books are more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

New Hope

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2016

This leads us to a tremendous truth for our lives today. In the resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has overcome the dark tomb of our ancient despair with the bright promise of His new hope.

Tom Lowe April 21, 2016 Title: New Hope Recent archeological expeditions have unearthed surprising discoveries in Europe—families buried together side by side in ancient cemeteries—destroying older ideas about pre-historic man in Europe. Now we understand they had some of the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the despair felt by Jesus' followers after His crucifixion, the restoration of hope with His resurrection, and the eternal hope we have because of Easter.

Good morning, Church! I am so thankful you have chosen to worship with us this Easter. Today we are filled with a renewed hope because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is risen! (He is risen indeed.) Have you ever thought about the fact that before Easter was a celebration of life, it was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Topics: Resurrection, Hope, Easter

Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope

Hope Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 24, 2014

Jesus is where Christians place all our hope. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2 and 3 express this hope to us and encourages us to remain faithful.

HOPE OF THE CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 & Revelation 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION… HOPE IN HYMNS #1 A Lamp In the Night #2 Great is Thy Faithfulness #3 My Only Hope is in the Lord #4 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less [transition] BACKGROUND OF THE CITIES We are continuing our look at the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2022

In these troubling times, trust the Lord and hope in His promise.

At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16, Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Purifying Hope

Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 17, 2002

John lived a life worthy of the high calling of Christ knowing that at any moment, He would return. We too should live a life worthy of Christ so that when He appears, we won’t be ashamed of Him at His coming.

The Purifying Hope 1 John 2:28-3:3 August 18, 2002 This week was a wonderful week as we were able to visit the Smoky Mountains and see the beautiful creation of the Lord. We had a front row seat to the Smoky Mtns. We hiked up into the mountains and saw the large rock formations, the huge trees ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

New Hope

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

This message was delivered at the kick-off of New Hope Christian Church but the principles apply to the starting of any new church work.

“New Hope” Six reasons why to start this congregation “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

The hope of resurrection gives believers courage to live faithfully and die triumphantly, knowing that death is not the end but the doorway to eternal glory.

THE HOPE OF THE RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 23:6-10 Key Verse: “Of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.” — Acts 23:6 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22; John 11:25-26; Philippians 3:10-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Romans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God