Sermons on Heaven Our Hope:

Hope That Overcomes The Horrors Of Life

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 17, 2013

As Christians we have hope! 1. The hope of God's protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of Godly purpose (vs. 13-14 & 19-23). 3. The hope of God's prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

Hope that Overcomes the Horrors of Life Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 26, 2012 *We had a great Christmas yesterday, with all 3 children home, plus Katie's husband Wes. Mary pulled out all the stops to make sure that everything was just right, and it was. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Offers Hope

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2008

This is a funeral sermon. I have modified it for general use.

“Christ Offers Hope” Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Today we have gathered to celebrate the life of (NAME); [spouse, daughter, friend, etc.], and much more. Words are but shells which we try, in vain, to fill enough meaning to capture the depth of our loss and the extent of our grief. Today, it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church - Hope For The World

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 23, 2012

As economic, political and international troubles mount, remember that the Church of Christ posesses the only hope for this hopelessness world.

The Church POSSESSES the only HOPE for a world in TROUBLED TIMES. The church has been entrusted with the Gospel, and the Gospel is the only hope to change people's hearts.. Faith Bible Church was established 75 years ago. We are coming close to that anniversary celebration. 1937 was similar to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Blessing Of Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon is about the blessing of hope in times of trouble and despair on this side of grave and the hope that inspires us after death. What does Jeremiah 29:11 actually mean in its context.

Counting Every Blessing: The Blessing of Hope Jeremiah 29:1-13 and 1 Peter 1:3-5 We are in part 4 of the series Counting Every Blessing. I have been assigned the Blessing of hope. Hope is a very strange word in the English language because it has so many different levels of confidence ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13, 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope In A Hopeless Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009

Jesus Christ is the only Hope that is available in the days in which we live. He is Hope for the Hopeless

HOPE IN A HOPELESS TIME Colossians 1:3-6 Christmas at Black Creek In the past two weeks, we’ve seen many crazy things take place in the world. From terrorist attacks in India to tramplings at Wal-Mart to shootings at K-Mart to an elected official in Birmingham getting arrested – all seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Beyond Terrorism

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001

We have been shocked by terrorism like never before this week and many are walking around bewildered saying, “Where is the hope?”

Hope Beyond Terrorism Thesis: We have been shocked by terrorism like never before this week and many are walking around bewildered saying, “Where is the hope?” Introduction: Lets recap the Timeline of the week that has caused many to be bewildered and feeling hopeless: A stage of horrorOn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure And Steadfast Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2006

Can we have a sure and steadfast hope in a mad word?

Hebrews 6 teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love v10 • Diligence and perseverance vv 11-12 We have looked at these previously and the end of the chapter goes on to talk about hope. This should be a key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-14

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Breastplate of Righteousness September 18, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: One of my favorite stories from the book Messy Spirituality goes like this…Mike Yaconelli writes: When my children were young, track meets filled part of each week ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope We Have

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 22, 2020

This is a brief message that was preached at a Sonrise service on Easter morning.

Good morning and God’s blessing to you from SEBC here in San Antonio. I want to testify to you today that it doesn’t matter if you WHO are part of this celebration are Catholic, or Methodist, or Baptist, or non-denominational. How we worship, what methods or music we use to praise our God is not ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44, John 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56, Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Hope - 7 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

It is a wonderful thing to know the story of Jesus. But it is an infinitely more wonderful thing to believe, to be persuaded deep in one's heart that Christ is alive, and to make Him our own personal Lord and Savior.

Easter Sunday—April 12, 1998 (April 11, 1993) Living Hope John 20:9 He saw and believed. The seeds of life had been sown. Wonderful, living words. Wonderful loving deeds The seeds fell on warm hearts and cold hearts. They fell on good ground and stony ground. And there the seeds of life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hope That Never Dies Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 8, 2012

What is the result of this resurrection? What difference does it make to us? The "new birth" results in a living hope. This living hope is based on the living resurrected Christ.

1 PETER 1: 3-6 [-9] A HOPE THAT NEVER DIES [ Mark 16:1-8 ] This morning we gather much earlier than usual to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies arrived very early ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on May 12, 2010

An encouraging Funeral message for my earthly brother age 57 in passing. Can be modified to fit any situation as true hope to the living.

A little girl lived near a cemetery, and often had to walk through it after dark. When someone asked her, “Aren’t you ever afraid?”, she answered, “Oh, no! My home is just on the other side.” The best way for me to begin this sermon today, is to ask the question; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Source Of Hope Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

In whom or what do you put your hope? We know that some people put their hope on money and wealth and some people put their hope in people. A hope that is placed on anything other than Jesus Christ is a false hope because hope is only as reliable as the p

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:15-29 In one of the Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me." "On your 75th ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope In Times Of Despair

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015

How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Times Of Despair

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 26, 2017

When there seems to be no possibility of anything good happening in life, you can find hope in

Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-6, Lamentations 3:16-25

Denomination: Baptist