Sermons on Hope And Renewal:

Awake To Christmas

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 20, 2000

Disappointment can be followed by discovery and renewed dedication.

AWAKE TO THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS "When Joseph woke, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him..." (Matthew 1 : 24). Matthew’s Gospel indicates that Joseph went to bed with a problem on his mind! A problem that exercised his mind greatly, that is, what to do about a pregnant fiancee! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Holiness

Reconstructing Your Life #3

Contributed by Dennis Bachman on Aug 21, 2004

A study of the book of Nehemiah. Focusing on renewal and cooperation.

Introduction: In this passage of Scripture we see the wisdom of Nehemiah as he prepares to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. As we look at this passage, I want us to focus on what God would have us do as we prepare to rebuild the walls of our spiritual lives. If we are really honest with God and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Holiness

Reconstructing Your Life #2

Contributed by Dennis Bachman on Aug 26, 2004

A study of the book of Nehemiah focusing on renewal and cooperation

I. Nehemiah Waited For God’s Timing (2:1) Chapter 1 sets the time as "the month of Kislev". Kislev would be the months of Nov.-Dec. on our calendars. Chapter 2 sets the time as "the month of Nisan" which would be our Mar.-Apr. In other words, Nehemiah waited four months for an answer to come ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Reconstructing Your Life #1

Contributed by Dennis Bachman on Aug 26, 2004

A study of the book of Nehemiah focusing on renewal and cooperation

God’s Work Begins When We Allow HIm To Break Us (1:4) Biblical brokenness means to be crushed to the point of total dependance upon God. Until we reach this point God cannot and will not use us. In the first few verses of Nehemiah, we see the evidences of a broken person. Look at his ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Motivation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 23, 2006

Promotes the renewal of the five basic purposes of the church

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Before we get to the actual message this morning, I want to say some things concerning last Sunday’s message: 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings And Benefits Of Scripture Memory/Meditation

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

The only way to renew the mind according to the Bible

"Sixteen Blessings of Scripture Memory/Meditation in Proverbs" 1. You will understand the fear of the Lord (2:5) 2. You will be kept from the way of evil (2:12) 3. You will be delivered from the strange woman/man (2:16, 6:24, 7:5) 4. You will walk in the way of good men (2:20) 5. You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Have Personal Revival In Your Life

Contributed by Albert Corey on Dec 3, 2009

We need personal renewal in our lives

HOW TO HAVE PERSONAL REVIVAL IN YOUR LIFE PSALM 85: 4-7 4. Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease. 5. Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? 6. Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exchanging Defeat For Determination Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

How to trade your defeat for a renewed determination

How to exchange your defeat for determination... 1. Don’t forget God’s blessings in the past Joshua 6: the victory at Jericho Joshua 7: Jericho is forgotten Deut. 4:9; 7:18; 8:11; Ps. 77:11; Ecc. 12:1 2. Don’t question God’s plan (v. 7a) Jer. 29:11 Isaiah 55:8-9 3. Don’t settle for less than the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Extreme Make Over

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

GOD’S DIVINE SPIRITUAL RENEWAL OF MAN.

GOD’S EXTREME MAKEOVER PSALMS 51 1.THE TEXT. DAVID’S DISPOSITION REFLECTED HIS CONDITION. a)HE WAS BURDENED AND BESEIGED BY GUILT THAT RADIATED FROM A SINFUL HEART. b)DAVID WAS GUILTY OF ADULTERY WITH BATHSHEBA AND HAVING HER HUSBAND MURDERED IN ORDER TO CONCEAL HER PREGNACY. c)SIN DRIVES MEN AND ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Give A New Heart And A New Mind!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

We do not have to develop bad habits and attitudes, God can help us with a NEW HEART and a NEW MIND! Will you same the same?

GETTING OVER THE OLD--- ACCEPTING THE NEW? A NEW HEART, NEW MIND --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CAN WE EXCUSE SPIRITUAL NEGLECT, CAN WE JUSTIFY OUR NEGLECT OF DUTY? JEREMIAH KNEW MANY OF MAN'S REAL PROBLEMS ARE ISSUES OF THE HEART... THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Intervention

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of miracles that you hold in your hand is still as true as ever.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight. The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010

No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

[Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Awesome God

Contributed by John Bergh on Dec 14, 2010

Our God is truly an awesome God.

Dec. 12, 2010 Luke 1:46-55 C & Z “Awesome God” If you remember last week I told you that this was my favorite time of year because of all the presents we might be getting. Right kids? This all tied into the hope that we have. Today I would like to say that it is also a time of year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Economy Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010

In part 2 of series, Your Money Is Your Life, Dave looks at building blocks of stability in troubling economic times.

God’s Economy Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 22, 2009 There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

In God's Hands

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 25, 2013

God assures Jeremiah and all of his people that “God knows the plans he has for us.”

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-14 “In God’s Hands” INTRODUCTION While serving a congregation in Appleton, Wisconsin, Faye and I decided to dine out one Sunday evening. We went to a popular Italian restaurant, Vittorio’s, which is owned by a Latino family—go figure. Most of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran