Sermons on Hope And Renewal:

The Rumor

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2011

There is a rumor going around that no one seems able to stop.

There is a rumor going around that no one seems able to stop. In spite of the many people who have tried to stop the rumor, and offer evidence against it, it seems to be growing. The rumor is incredible, but in spite of that there are a great many who accept it as true. It actually started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Methodist

The End

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 14, 2019

We see three responses to Jesus' death: despair, deliberation from a distance, and conversion. Which group do you most identify with? The cross confronts us with a decision.

Luke 23:44-49 The End Have you ever felt like you’re at a dead end? Like you didn’t really know how to go forward? Maybe you were in a dead-end relationship. Or a dead-end job. Or a dead-end health prognosis. It can be a very hard place to be. Today we’re going to start at the end. But don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, 1 Corinthians 15:19, John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Ringing Out Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 28, 2022

As believers we are to have a testimony that rings out like the Thessalonian believers. We have turned from worthless things to Jesus. Our lives become a testimony when we continue our walk with Christ with patient endurance. That is when our faith rings out.

The Liberty Bell changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. It speaks of the rights and freedoms valued by the people. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lavishness Of God- Part Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008

David describes our God as covenant keeping and compassion giving.

I want to take you back to the time of Moses - when Moses led the people, the nation of Israel, out of Egypt. You remember the story. They were under slavery, under Pharaoh, and the Egyptians and Moses was called by God to lead these people, God’s people, out of slavery. So he goes and Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of Naaman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2012

The healing of Naaman is replete with strange incidents, which are there to make us think out of the box.

Story: My old Chaplain (when Maddy and I were in Basle) Tom Roberts used to say that when you are stumped for a Bible passage to preach on - use the story of Naaman. And for many of you who have gone to Sunday school, it is a very familiar and much loved story. But the more I thought about it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Going Out To Bring Them In

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

The followers of Jesus are called to go to the world with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Going Out To Bring Them In Mark 1:14-20 Along time ago in a land far away there was a church. The church had been founded by a handful of men and women who wanted nothing more out of life than to make a difference in their community for the Kingdom of God. They had read the Word of God and been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unparalleled Grace Of Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2022

Jesus is the living definition of grace. As believers in Jesus Christ, we have been called, justified, renewed, sanctified, comforted, kept, sealed, and saved all by the unparalleled grace of Jesus.

The Unparalleled Grace of Jesus 2 Corinthians 8:9 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsKX4pF9x8 When the Apostles talked about our lives, they did so by placing before us the example of Jesus Christ When they told us to love each other, it was because Jesus Christ loved us. In John’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 3, 2025

Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Facing A New Year In A Shaky World

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 1, 2024

We are facing a New Year, and while that can mean hope for a better future, the past and its troubles casts a shadow over that hope that is hard to ignore. We are living in a shaky world.

Alba 12-31-2023 FACING A NEW YEAR IN A SHAKY WORLD I Thessalonians 3:1-5 Have you ever gone to a scary movie? When I was twelve years old some friends and I walked to a movie theater that was about two miles from our home. The movie was called “Them”. It was not the kind of movie our family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009

A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christianity : A Call To Persevere Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

We live in times of great stress. Everything around us is changing, and we feel lost. But Christ calls us to persevere and press on.

Christianity: A call to Persevere We live in times of great stress. We read the news papers and shake our heads in disbelief. We watch the news and it depresses us. We look into our WhatsApp messages and most of them bring bad news. We hear about the economy doing badly. We hear about the GDP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The Potters House

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

We find hope and healing when we come to the Potters House.

How many of you could use some hope today? Welcome to the Potter’s House. You might have come in the doors this morning and you are going through some things that others in the place don’t even know about. You might be suffering from a medical condition and you could use some hope. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016

Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Must A Person Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Oct 16, 2025

Every person in this world has experienced the first birth — our physical birth. But according to the Bible, that first birth isn’t enough for us to enter the kingdom of God.

WHY MUST A PERSON BE BORN AGAIN? Pastor Joel Bernardino – October 16, 2025 Every person in this world has experienced the first birth — our physical birth. But according to the Bible, that first birth isn’t enough for us to enter the kingdom of God. Because through our first birth — being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

LIVING IN HOLINESS 1 Peter 1:13-21 Introduction: 1. Christians were scattered all over the world because of persecution; but Peter told them to live in hope because there was coming a day that they would be in Heaven. 2. The fact that believers have eternal life in Heaven to look forward to is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 1:13, Luke 1:74

Denomination: Baptist