Sermons on Hope Against Hope:

A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2011

As a nation, we need to repent of our sins and put our hope in God's forgiveness.

A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Text: Matt. 23:37-39 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Our Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 27, 2011

A sermon for Advent 1 on the theme of hope.

Advent 1 – Jesus Our Hope – November 27, 2011 - Luke 1:26-38 This Sunday marks the beginning of Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas day. Advent is a time to reflect on the reality of the Incarnation, that to us a child is born, and a son is given. One who will be called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 12, 2020

Pastor John shows how God can even use suffering to develop a rock-solid hope and faith.

Finding Hope in Suffering Romans Series CCCAG March 15th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 5:1-19 Cramming for exams- what 2020 is for the Christian For us, started with Pastor Roger’s death Then COVID Then the lockdowns, including this church Various shortages- including toilet paper of all things Then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

Because of Jesus, we are able to go behind the veil to experience the grace of the Father. Jesus is our High Priest who goes before us, pulling us ahead like an anchor on a motor launch into the safety of the bay of heaven.

Today’s message is entitled “Our Anchor of Hope,” and I would like to open with an illustration. A naval officer from World War II once described how the battleships he was on survived terrible hurricanes in Chesapeake Bay. When storms or turbulent seas threatened a ship that was docked in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

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

All Hope Was Lost

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 14, 2018

To establish that during our lives, while serving Christ, perilous times and raging trials will press upon our faith. It will be then that we need to remember the promised reassurances of God in time of need and then wait for His providential rescue.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Witness: “Amidst Perilous Raging” 2. Paul’s Witness: “After Promised Reassurance” 3. Paul’s Witness: “After Providential Rescue” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme “All Hope was Lost!” As some might know, it is easy to witness Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Greatest Hope

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004

Our greatest hope is in the resurrection and eternal life, not in the things of this world.

Life’s Greatest Hope by Pastor Jim May The greatest hope that we have is the hope of the resurrection. All that I am, all that I will ever be, my hopes, my dreams, my life’s work, and all of my plans are centered upon that one single hope. Because I am convinced that there is a resurrection and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Hunches And High Hopes

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005

We all have baggage in our lives, so what do you do when you want to get rid of your spiritual baggage? By interacting with an unnamed woman in Mark 5:24-31 Jesus demonstrates that He is the One who can remove all our baggage.

Congregation of the Lord, Going to the airport is an interesting exercise … especially when you stand near the baggage counters. Here you will see business people – focussed, efficient, having clear goals for the day. They have come from interstate for an important meeting. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of A New Beginning

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 3, 2011

Thank God for the powerful truth that in the Christian life we have the power to beget a new beginning.

Bunbury Sun am 2/01/11 “The hope of a new beginning” Intro: *** Statement made by one of the bros on Friday am that struck me as being both sad & lacking in u/s. Asked if he was going to come to New Year’s eve Bar-B-Q & he said “I have never celebrated New Year’s eve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Christian Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

2nd Coming - our hope! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13-18. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Brethren

Sharing Your Hope

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 3, 2008

Sharing your hope.

We’re in the series "From Hurt to Hope." We’ve been gleaning encouragement from what the Apostle Peter said to the Christ followers of the first century who were being persecuted for their faith. We’ve been in 40 DAYS OF HOPE and considering a passage of Scripture every day and doing action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas In The Psalms Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008

No matter what circumstances you are going through in life, there is hope.

This morning we looked at the hope of Christmas. Living on this side of the cross, we have the benefit of the New Testament to give us the details of the hope we have in Christ. But I want to take a step back tonight and see our hope displayed in the prophetic pages of the Old Testament. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When Hope Is All There Is Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 9, 2014

When Hope is all there is, it is all we need.

“When Hope Is All There Is” Ps. 42 Alexander Solzhenitsyn spent part of his life in a Soviet Siberian prison. At one point he was so physically weak and discouraged that he hoped for death. The hard labor, terrible conditions, and inhumane treatment had taken its toll. He knew the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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