Sermons about Hofor The Hopeless

Lessons From Emmaus Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2001

based on 176 ratings

| 15,385 views

Lessons we can incorporate into our lives from what Jesus taught the men on the road to Emmaus when they were confused and dismayed.

THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES WHEN THERE WILL BE CONFUSION, AND THE WAY OUT OF IT IS NOT SIMPLY TO SAY THAT WE SHOULD NOT BE CONFUSED. IT IS NOT A MATTER OF RIGHT AND WRONG, BUT A MATTER OF GOD TAKING US THROUGH A WAY THAT WE TEMPORARILY DO NOT UNDERSTAND. JUST BECAUSE WE DON’T ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

| 3,861 views

Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1.

Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1. "I try so hard not to talk about others, but before I realize it, the words are out of my mouth". "I believe I am a Christian, but I sure wonder when I act theway I do." " I feel like giving up. I just cannot overcome the evil ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 205 ratings

| 12,777 views

Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Four Lucky Lepers"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

based on 204 ratings

| 32,858 views

This is a day of Good News--how can we keep silent?

“The Four Lucky Lepers” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Aramean (Syrian) Army, led by Ben-Hadad, is waging a siege, a blockade against the city of Samaria. Cut off from all sources of provisions, the Jewish city is suffering and things are getting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 8,041 views

The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strong In The Lord

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 8, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 29,889 views

God is calling for us to be Strong in the Lord

Be Strong in the Lord. Ephesians 6:10-11 There is nothing that is more urgently important for all of us who claim to be called by God and those of us who say that we have been born again to understand the importance of the teaching of the particular section of the Word of God. I say to those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Message For All Time

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 12, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 5,707 views

We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which light trav

A message for all time Revelation 1:1-6 Beginning: We don’t know how old the earth is. Geologists measure its age by layers of sediment. Archaeologists date the planet by associated layers of sediment and carbon dating. Classic physicists measure the age of the universe by the speed at which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mastering Our Treasures In Order To Move Forward

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 7, 2003

based on 79 ratings

| 20,458 views

Christ has given us certain treasures that we are to maximize in order to move forward in our faith.

In this “The Parable of the Householder,” Jesus compares believers to “masters of the household.” The Lord wants us to recognize that He has placed us ‘in charge’ of our divinely-designed destiny. We are the masters of the ‘treasurers’ He has given us. Yes, God has granted us rich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

A Demonstration Of God's Love

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 14, 2002

based on 58 ratings

| 16,042 views

This sermon tells how God loved us so much that He sent Christ to die for our sins even though we didn’t deserve it.

Did you hear about the guy who says to his girlfriend, “I’d climb the highest mountain for you, “I’d swim the deepest ocean, “I’d give my very life for you” She says, “Oh, honey, that’s so wonderful. But what I really need is for you to take out the trash". And he says, “Are you kidding? Now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 12,625 views

In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Touching Jesus

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 26, 2002

based on 195 ratings

| 47,159 views

Dare to touch Him and you will never be the same.

This is probable the most well known Scripture in the Bible. It is one of the passages in the Bible that are more used by preachers, evangelist and teachers than other passages. And yet through all these years nobody knows what this woman’s name is. Nobody knows what she looked like. Nobody knows ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Matthew 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Debt

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 1, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 3,853 views

The average American is deeply in debt; some Bible-based advice for how we handle money matters.

Colossians 2:13-14, “You were dead because of your sins, and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins. He cancelled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and cancelled our debt and destroyed it by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Pb Stetser on Jul 6, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 9,869 views

This is a message from Father’s Day 2004 that uses a video clip (PowerPoint available upon request).

Who’s Your Daddy? Preached 06-24-04 by Captain PB Stetser As with all of my sermons, the PowerPoint slides I used are available if you think they would be helpful. Simply email me at PBStetser@use.salvationarmy.org and request the slides for the specific sermon. Blessings! PB (begin with a David ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

A Shelter Of Strength Series

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 17,380 views

God is our strength which gives us the courage to live.

A shelter of Strength (#2 in Safe & Secure series) Psalm 91:5-8 As a hurricane quickly approached a small coastal town, all the people had hurried to the town’s shelter. There they were huddled together in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living With A Radical Commitment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 5,832 views

When we choose to follow Jesus we are called to a life of radical commitment

Living with a Radical Commitment Matthew 16:21-28 Introduction The Wesleyan Church was founded on a radical commitment to the principle that the power of Christ could change the world. 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

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