Sermons on Hope An Anchor:

Looking For Real Hope In The Right Places! (Psalm 39:1-7) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by looking and finding hope in places that God honors by His Presence versus pursuing false hope in places where God is dishonored and His people discredited.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon VIII – Psalm 39:1-7 David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-7

God's Hope Will Get You Through The Hardest Times Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 22, 2020

God wants to give you: 1. The hope of His protection (vs. 13). 2. The hope of His purpose (vs. 13-14). 3. The hope of His prophecy (vs. 14-23). 4. The hope that overcomes our pain (vs. 16-18).

God's Hope Will Get You through the Hardest Times The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 26, 2012 (Revised September 22, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we take another look at the story of the Wise Men. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2019 - Finding Hope In A Broken World

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 10, 2019

The life of a Jesus follower should be one of hope in a world filled with broken relationships. Is there hope? Or, is the best we can hope for is being "broken together"?

Finding Hope in a Broken World Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 27:41, Acts 6:1, Acts 15:36-41, Ephesians 4:2, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Genesis 3:8, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Comfort And Courage Sermon Iii: God's Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and rejoicing in God's gift of hope that is real and reassuring to Christian believers.

Comforted by God’s Gift of Hope A guy named Alex engaged me in conversation at the Waffle House. Alex told me how the Lord had blessed him and his wife with two miracles. ...read more

Prepare For Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon explores how to prepare for Jesus' return through mastering our minds, maintaining physical readiness, and molding our hearts according to 1 Peter 1:13-16.

Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. Let us cast aside the worries of the world for a moment, and turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. It is a profound privilege to stand before you today, sharing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Preparation, Life

He Is Risen

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Easter Sunday message and how we can identify with the risen Savior.

He is Risen! Selective Scriptures Introduction- Today we celebrate the most important event in the life of a believer, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. What separates the tortured and abused Christ from others that have died for a cause is that Jesus Christ was resurrected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Living With Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 1, 2022

We can expect… 1) An inheritance 2) God’s power to protect us 3) Troubles to strengthen our faith 4) The salvation of our souls

Living With Great Expectations Living-Hope – week 2 Bumper LAST WEEK – we began a study on 1 Peter a 2000 year old letter full of God breathed words… LISTEN – if your hope is running on empty. If you think your story is finished. Peter has a word for you about a living-hope. A sure anchor in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Remarkable Gift To Humanity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Explores the uniqueness of Jesus, His role as our Savior, and the profound impact He has on humanity.

Hey there, church family! Isn't it just wonderful to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord? I hope you're all feeling as blessed as I am to be in this house of worship. There's something so special about coming together as a community, isn't there? Today, we're going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Topics: Jesus, Gift, Humanity

Destination Maturity. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon that uses two childrens word pictures - pooh bear and Alice in Wonderland - to discus how Hebrews chapter 6 can point us towards maturity. This sermon is rather long and I only used a portion of it when preaching.

Destination Maturity!!!!!!!!!! Here is Pooh Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming downstairs, but sometimes he feels that there really is another way, if only he could stop bumping for a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

06 Joy In Pressing On Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 19, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we press on for heaven’s hope, not earthly glory.

We’ve been walking through Paul’s letter to the Philippians, exploring what it means to have defiant joy—a joy that flourishes regardless of circumstances because it is anchored in Christ. Each week, we’ve uncovered different aspects of this joy: Week 1: Joy flourishes when we share in God’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are Somebody Important, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 20, 2020

An important anchor for our souls is God's promise that we are somebody important to Him. Every person has supreme value to God because we are made in God's image.

A. In the 1957 comedy film, called “The Delicate Delinquent,” Jerry Lewis played the typical inept young man that he always played. 1. In this silly film, he tried but failed to be a juvenile delinquent. 2. In the film, there is a powerful scene where Lewis is talking to his best friend, whom he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire Of All Nations Shall Come: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2024

The theme for the First Sunday in Advent is "hope." And hope is desire fulfilled.

The Desire of All Nations Shall Come Haggai 2:6–7 NKJV “For thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Once more (it is a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land; and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-10, Haggai 2:6-7, Hebrews 12:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thankful For Our Perfection In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 25, 2013

When we are 'In Christ' we are made whole and complete... restoring us to a relationship with our Creator, leading us to maturity in faith and gives us a hope of what we have waiting for us... prepared by Christ FOR US!

Sermon Brief Date Written: November 22, 2013 Date Preached: November 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 4th Piling – Our Perfection in Christ Sermon Text: Philippians 3 [HCSB] Essence of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Peace is a vital aspect of the Christian life. In a world filled with turmoil, fear, and uncertainty, the peace of God stands as an anchor for the soul. This peace is not the absence of trouble but a supernatural peace that transcends human understanding.

Title: WALKING IN THE PEACE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Supporting Texts: John 14:27; Colossians 3:15; Isaiah 26:3; Romans 5:1; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7, John 14:27, Colossians 3:15, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 5:1, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mourning To Morning: Yes—it’s Ok

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025

Life leaves us with memories—some warm us, and some wound us. If we spend our time looking back, we risk missing the new thing God is doing right in us.

— THE PROBLEM: WHY WE KEEP LOOKING BACK Life leaves us with memories. Some of them warm us. Some of them wound us. And some of them quietly shape us long after the moment has passed. Most of us don’t notice how much time we spend replaying our lives. We replay conversations we wish had gone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist