Sermons on Hope As An Anchor:

Becoming Confident & Hopeful Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 23, 2007

Knowing Christ gives us confidence in experiencing God both today and at the 2nd coming.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Confident & Hopeful” 1 John 2:28-3:3 A few years ago Billy Graham was honored in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Billy Graham is in his eighties and suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He agreed to respond briefly at the end of this great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Yet Now There Is Hope

Contributed by Greg Irby on Aug 5, 2007

Israel had sinned and in failing to separate from the people of the land. the actions of Ezra as he faced this problem is an example for us to follow today.

YET NOW THERE IS HOPE Ezra 10 Text: Ezra 10:2 Ezra 10:2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2007

Do you go through difficult trials that don’t seem to have any way out? So did Naomi, but God showed his love and an alternative she hadn’t thought of, like he does with us.

Ruth was written in perhaps the 2nd half of the 12th century, making it contemporary with Jephthah and Samson of Judges 11 and following. This is important because if you didn’t know that you’d think there’s no way the events could take place concurrently with Judges. Judges is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Hope, Help And Haven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007

1- Christ is our hope of eternal life 2- Christ is our help in life 3- Christ is our haven of rest

INTRO.- ILL.- In Peanuts Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me." "On your 75th birthday," Lucy promised, "I’ll bake you a cake." ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, Colossians 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Source Of Hope Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

In whom or what do you put your hope? We know that some people put their hope on money and wealth and some people put their hope in people. A hope that is placed on anything other than Jesus Christ is a false hope because hope is only as reliable as the p

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:15-29 In one of the Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me." "On your 75th ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With One Hope

Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 2, 2007

Paul writes in Ephesians 4 that we have one hope, and that hope is based upon our calling. When we understand our calling, we will understand our hope, and we’ll know how to live like Jesus.

Living With One Hope Ephesians 4:1-4 Let’s start with our text this morning . . . READ: EPHESIANS 4:1-4 Today we will focus on the exclusiveness of the Christian faith as we try to understand what it means for us to have one hope. But before we talk about hope, actually in order for us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

A sermon telling us of the hope we have in the Lord Jesus; to not despair or give up, but to persevere and keep our focus on the hope of Him. (Another sermon I did from one I found on Sermon Central.)

There have been many prestigious people throughout the years who have been atheists, but have come to the Lord and ended up saying and doing great things that helped others see Jesus more clearly. Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist who was an atheist. He was so good, that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: *other

Hope Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the hope that God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Hope beyond Compare – Rom 15:7-13 Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/12/04 am Well Happy Christmas to you all. I do hope that Christmas for you is a time of joy, peace and hope – A Christmas beyond Compare. But you know, Christmas isn’t like that for everyone … For some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Hope Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 8, 2005

A sermon for death or funeral service. A believer of Jesus should not worry about the reality of death. It can’t rob us of d joy of our eternal fellowship with the believers in d presence of d Lord forever.

Theme: HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17 Intro. A. Let me extend my hearfelt sympathy to the bereaqved family. May God give each of you peace and comfort amidst this painful experience that you go through at the moment. B. There are certain things in life that we never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Symbol Of Hope: Plummet

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2005

We need hope. God gives us a symbol of hope, it is the plummet of Zechariah. God has a plan and in that plan there is great hope.

A SYMBOL OF HOPE: PLUMMET THE PLUMMET SHOWS GOD HAS A PLAN! HOW SHALL I APPROACH THE KING? HOW SHALL WE APPROACH THIS PROBLEM? OR ON BEHALF OF GOD’S CHILDREN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let we start by asking a question: (I go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a Plummet, or a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Anticipating Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005

A comparison of how the story of Christmas and the Chronicles of Narnia bring hope to our lives, as presented in the story "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis.

TITLE: “Anticipating Hope” TEXTS: Matthew 1:18-2:18 and Luke 2:1-20 PREINTRODUCTION: This year we are being faced with a situation that I never thought I’d see in my lifetime, at least not in America. Many of the major shopping centers and department stores have decided that they were going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007

This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Practicing The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007

This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

“Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherds Message Of Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012

This message looks at the birth of Jesus through the eyes of the shepherds, and we must not leave Jesus out of our lives.

The Shepherd’s message of Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 This message has some thoughts and illustrations from contributors of sermoncentral. Introduction- We have been in a series called Holding onto Christmas. We can get so busy that we could miss Christmas if we are not careful. Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene