Sermons on Hope As Anchor:

The Sure Promises Of Heaven

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2012

1. God promises us a home (vs. 1-2 & 7-23). 2. God promises us Himself (vs. 3). 3. God promises us happiness (vs. 4). 4. God promises us hope (vs. 5-6).

The Sure Promises of Heaven Revelation 21:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2012 *People are looking for a sure thing. I googled “sure thing” Friday and got over 9 million hits. -- But what’s a sure thing? -The election isn’t sure, -- even ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Are Surrounded Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 1, 2012

Are there times in your life when you feel penned in on every side and there is no where to turn for relief? Do you ever cry yourself to sleep only to wake up early? If so, then these psalms are for your comfort and hope.

Many think that Psalm 3 and 4 go together. Psalm 3 was to be sung in the morning and Psalm 4 in the evening. If this is true, then the situations are likely the same—David’s fleeing from his son, Absalom, who was trying to take over the kingship of Israel and kill his own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Feel Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2012

Often Christians their most difficult moments when they choose to trust God in difficult times and then He seems not to answer. David, and Jesus experienced this and we can learn from their reactions.

Psalm 21 is a royal psalm that celebrates the king’s victory and looks forward to future victories over the enemies of Israel. It’s a psalm that gives us comfort as we entrust our future to Him. This is likely connected to Psalm 20 where David cried out for just such a victory. 1 In ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Next

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2012

Maybe you are going through a period of great disappointment in life. IT IS LIKE A DOOR HAS BEEN SHUT TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS YOUR FUTURE! You aren’t the only one to experience this kind of disappointment.

What to do next! Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off.” I have come to now enjoy my tedious bus journey in the villages, because I have gained lot of information through the local people and also have got a lot of stuff to share with you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God As Your Warrior Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2012

No matter how deep of a hole you find yourself in, if you have a relationship with God He will hear, He will find, and He will rescue you, though the victory may not be what you expect, it is accomplishing God's will

Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm we have dealt with so far at fifty verses. It appears to have been written by David (though some argue against this) at a time after his lengthy battles with enemies that surrounded Israel and Saul’s battle against him for the kingship. It really speaks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Heartbreak Of A Shattered Dream Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

today, let’s look into these verses and see the truths that God has placed here. I want to take these verses and preach on The Heartbreak of a Shattered Dream.

THE HEARTBREAK OF A SHATTERED DREAM Genesis 37:12-35 Introduction Have you ever experienced the heartbreak of a shattered dream? Everything was set! You were sure things were going to turn out a certain way, and then the bottom just fell out from under you. Maybe it was a child that did not turn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-35

Denomination: Baptist

With God All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 20, 2010

As you graduate, you have hope in a God who can do anything. This hope will be a blessing to you in the future.

Matthew 19:26. With man, this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible. What is your favorite book to read? In my house, I have read one book at least 10 times in the last 3 weeks. Can you guess what it is? You probably think I’m going to say “the Bible” because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Lutheran

Turning Today’s Sorrows Into Tomorrow’s Joys Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 21, 2010

God promises lasting joy and peace to all who hope in Christ Jesus.

Scripture Introduction When the Apostle Paul taught pastoral ministry to young Timothy, he drew specific attention to preaching to the wealthy: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Decade In God’s Grasp

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 3, 2010

❶ Ruin ❷ Resolve ❸ Realize ❹ Remedy

Ps 31 The Boston Globe review in pictures - 1/00 Y2K computer crash scare - 10/00 — USS Cole a Guided Missile Destroyer was attacked - Florida ballot recount - Nov. 00 - George Bush won the election by 1000 votes in Florida 2001 - Wikipedia the largest encyclopedia in human history began 1/01 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Tomorrow Can Be A Good Day

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2010

How to Live in a Better Day: ◆ Look to a Better Day ◆ Start Each Day with God's Perspective ◆ Don't Live in the Past ◆ Get Rid of Bitterness

❶ Last Week Had Bad Days • Health care summit gets & political divisions • SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale • Chile’s 8.8 earthquake: death toll passes 200 • Hawaii issues tsunami alert with 3 to 8 feet waves, evacuating up to 100,000 residents and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Priceless Possessions Of The Christian

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007

As a Christian we have some of the greatest things in the world. In this passage there are seven great things that are priceless to us.

Seven Priceless Possessions of the Christian Philippians 4.1-19 As a Christian, you and I have some of the greatest things in the world. Many of the things that we have are priceless. Paul in this passage shows us seven things that are priceless to us as a Christian. I. The Privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Promises That This Too Shall Pass Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 3, 2007

Last of the 4 part series Power for Living, based on Romans chapter 8. Last week’s message looked at statements that God put an end to suffering and struggling, this closing message contains promises and assurances that will happen.

Promises That This Too Will Pass Power for Living, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 19, 2007 People can’t live without hope. And they shouldn’t have to. People can’t live without hope. And they shouldn’t have to. One way we say that here at Wildwind is in the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hanging In There Before Impossibilties Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

God specializes in impossible things. When we encounter those things over which we have no control, who better to turn to than the God of impossibilities, because nothing is too impossible for God.

Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 1:37; 18:27 Robert Schuller in his book, Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking begins the book with these questions: Are you limping when you could be walking strong; whimpering when you could be whistling; crying when you could be laughing? Are you being defeated by your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

How Dark The Night

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 5, 2007

This sermon is about hope of the second coming.

Let’s begin this morning by reading John 1 beginning in verse 1 and continuing to verse 9. John 1:1-9 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Change Process

Contributed by Edward Job on Jun 16, 2007

to have victorious life, free from addiction of all kinds

The change Process --- 12 Spiritual keys Sermon outline If you abide in My Word, hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31,32 Amp.) Key 1 Honesty Romans 7:18 I know nothing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Charismatic