Sermons on Hollow Hope:

Knowledge Is Power And Leads To More Power

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 5, 2015

There is power in the cross, and there is hope in the cross. Hope keeps us fighting for Christ in our evil world. Hope keeps us going when times are tough. Hope keeps us going when we face persecution. Hope abides. God isn’t finished with us yet

In Ephesians 1:15- the apostle Paul prays that the church in Ephesus will embrace their spiritual gifts into their hearts. He prays that the Ephesians will understand the revelation God has given them regarding their spiritual gifts. Paul was intent on bringing the true light of Christ with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

I Can't Wait!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004

Basic elements of faith - Hope Hope in God is much more than a wish it is a promise.

I Can’t Wait! Romans 5:1-8 Well the stores are already starting to decorate with Christmas things. Since they have already started to celebrate the Christmas season there is no reason that we should not as well. So I went out and picked up this item to share with all of you in the church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Wings Like Eagles Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023

Isaiah gives us reasons to hope when our hope tank is running low

Wings Like Eagles Isaiah 40:28-31 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 02-12-2023 On E There are two types of people in the world. Those that fill up their gas tanks when it hits half full (like Maxine) and those who drive until the low fuel light comes on (like me). Maxine has never run out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

He Is My Refuge Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

To hope is be human. Our problem is not the absence or lack of hope but what we put our hope in. The goal of this sermon series that I’m doing is to take you on a journey through a book filled with hope. That book is the … the Bible!

Some of us … [clear throat] … are old enough to remember this song. It goes like this [start song]: “The next time you’re found with your chin on the ground… “There’s a lot to be learned … so look around. “Just what makes that little old ant think He’ll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20, Genesis 22:11, Genesis 22:18, Hebrews 11:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Find Victory In Life

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Nov 11, 2000

An Easter message to give hope in the midst of unsettled times.

"HOW TO FIND VICTORY IN LIFE" Matthew 28:1-10 (NASB) by Bobby Gilstrap How can you find victory in life when things around you are falling apart? Yesterday morning (4/22/00), INS Agents stormed the house where Elian Gonzalas was staying. That little boy was taken from that house to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Salvation Through Tribulation

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

This is a narrative style sermon of finding hope in life’s troubles.

"Finding Salvation through Tribulation." Comfort: Good Choices in Troubled Times Ruth 1:1,2,11-13, 16-18, 20,21; 2:8-12; 4:8-10, 14-17 Introduction Today I want to share with you a story about three women and the choices they make. (Read Ruth 1:1,2) Forced to leave their home in Bethlehem ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort One Another With Eternal Realities

Contributed by Mike Montoya on Jul 20, 2017

Summary: There is hope in life and hope in life after death. A Christian should not be ignorant and hopeless concerning dying as a child of God. Our hope is not an empty hope, it is based upon the eternal reality of Jesus Christ being raised from the dead

Contents Introduction 2 Hope and Hopelessness 2 Ignorance and Sorrow 4 Homer and Hesiod 4 Arguments, and the Conclusion 7 Argument 1 - WE DO BELIEVE 7 Argument 2 - The Authority and the Order of the Meeting 8 Argument 3 - Revealing and the Rapture 9 The Conclusion - The rapture of the living and ...read more

Death's Baby

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Declare the hope of the resurrection

Death’s Baby It was into a scene of death & destraction and discouragement that our Canaan King found himself in the 11th chapter of John. John 11:20-27 BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Words ordered in heaven & uttered over lips of clay. Speak to the wounded desperate souls of sin. Curse & stinch of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-27, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006

A Message of Hope and Invitation

I Am the Resurrection and the Life John 11 Introduction: I can’t imagine what it would be like to be blind. To not be able to see Sheree’s face. To be unable to read the books in my library. To not be able to drive a car. Or to see my children and grandchildren grow up. To be unable to watch a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Days Are Surely Coming Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 30, 2006

A sermon on Advent hope.

1 Advent Yr C, 3/12/2006 Jer 33:14-16 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The days are surely coming” Once upon a time, a manufacturer of shoes sent two salespersons to a far-away land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

God, What Am I Doing In This Pit?

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006

An encouraging message of hope

God, what am I doing in this Pit? Genesis 37: 13-24 Before we get into the main theme of this message, let’s go back a few verses and gather a little background to this story. Joseph was the son of Jacob. Verse 3 says he was the son of his old age. Because he was the son of his old age, he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Death The End? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 30, 2004

Is there hope for eternal life.

INTRODUCTION • Picture if you will a young couple. They have been dating for a long time. The man is thinking about asking this young lady he has been dating to marry him. The young lady is wondering if the young man is ever going to ask the question. • Finally the question is asked, “Will you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Painting God's Masterpiece Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2009

This message focuses on hope.

Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 6 Why Seeing Is Important Scripture: Hebrews. 11:1; Romans 8:24-25; Habakkuk 2:2-4; Matt. 13:13-15 Introduction: In my previous messages I shared with you that we are painting God’s masterpiece with our lives. God has a plan for each of us and He has drawn that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

This is about the Hope for sinners.

Friendship holds a very special place in our lives. The knowledge that someone will be there through the best and especially through the worst times brings us comfort and happiness. Friends prove themselves when times get hard. I read a little joke about two men who were hunting in the woods. “Two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Leg Bone's Connected To The Knee Bone..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2008

A sermon about hope.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 “The Leg Bone’s Connected to the Knee Bone…” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In the year 597 B.C. Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians. Eighteen year old King Jehoichin, who had only been King for three months, was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist