Sermons on Hope As Anchor:

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008

We have a great hope and because of that hope we’ll keep on doing what the Lord has called us to do.

The Power or Hope December 7, 2008 Continue our lessons on hope Many times we use this in a less-than-certain way I hope the Cowboys win, the Red Sox, I get a good grade WE use it most often for good fortune, or chance We sit back and see what happens That is not the biblical view of hope Not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Hope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 21, 2008

Our hope is made real as we consider that God became man. Delivered as a Christmas sermon, 2008.

XHOPE December 21, 2008 Xmas – many people are offended by the X in Xmas X represents the first letter in the Greek name of Christ Today I entitled my sermon XHOPE – because Christ adds so much to our hope that we have that I have been talking about the last few weeks Christ makes our hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proclamation Of Hope

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

“The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

High Hopes

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 3, 2009

God will favor us with a combination of faith, hope and love in the forthcoming year of 2009.

Text: “For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth” (Psalm 71:5). Story: The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their school work during stays in the city’s hospitals. One day a teacher who was assigned to the program received a routine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

There Is Still Hope Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 29, 2008

God is watching and willing to heal and forgive

THERE IS STILL HOPE Jonah 3:10 * We live in a day of volatility. There is volatility in almost every segment of society. Wall Street has lost its mind, the Federal Reserve is unpredictable, the housing market is spiraling, and GM reported 11% decrease in sales. Add to that, THE most surprising ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2008

God is not through with the Jew...or with you.

Holding on to Hope Romans 11:11-24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/2/08 Certain names will always be associated with the Chicago Bears: Papa Bear Halas, Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, and Walter Payton. And perhaps the greatest middle linebacker ever to play the game was Mike Singletary. For 12 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hoping In Humans Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2007

This message is part of a series that parallels some characteristics of the favored nation of Judah with America. It points the way back to God as the only true hope for a God blessed people.

ISAIAH 22:15-25 [HOPE FOR LIFE Series] HOPING IN HUMANS [LUKE 16:10] [After the gloomy view of Judah’s present and future, the prophet turns his attention to an internal matter in the affairs of Jerusalem during his own time. This segment serves to personalize the generalized ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon was written as part 1 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

HOPE What do we mean when we use the word Hope? Sometimes we mean something that we would like to have happen, something good, or something that we desire, and it might happen, it might not, but we hope that it does I hope the weather is nice for our easter egg hunt. I hope the Kansas City ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Rekindled Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

Second in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 2, the kindness of God is revealed in Ruth’s and Boaz’ actions and hope is rekindled for Naomi as God provides.

Trinity Baptist Church June 17, 2007 Ruth: God redeems Hope Rekindled! Ruth 2:1-24 Someone wrote, "Anytime you get to know another person, you’ll likely discover something. Invariably, people are marked by two kinds of past experiences -- both of them from earlier relationships. The two are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 9, 2005

We need hope -- and especially when we have none.

When I was in high school, our football team was the worst in the state. Game after game, year after year, we lost. In my Freshman year, I would go to the football games and see signs that read, "Destroy Anderson High." And we would lose the game. In my Sophomore year, I would go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith And Hope

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2005

A sermon on the 2nd Lesson Faith and Hope

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith and Hope" "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses upon the hope found in Jesus Christ

Look around you today. Can you believe it Christmas is coming? And it will be here before you know it. And like most years it will come fast and go fast, but this year, why not take the time to reflect upon the question: What is this day truly all about? Over the next few weeks leading up to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hope To Hold On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

The life of Elijah gives us hope

“Hope to Hold On” 1 Kings 18-19 7/24/3005 I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined that our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chrisian Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 9, 2004

our Christian hope is grounded in the faithfulness of God to his promises

The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew 221-14. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican