Sermons on Hope Baskets:

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 16, 2009

The third in a series adpated from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. This message focuses on the hope of paradise restored and answers questions about what Heaven will be like. Alliterated.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 When Christ Comes: The Hope of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Reunion Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 19, 2009

The last in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. This one focuses on who you will meet in Heaven. Alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Reunion! Scott Bayles First Christian Church What makes a house a home? Since Ashley and I have been married we’ve lived in a shared two-story house, a small one-bed-room apartment, a friend’s basement, a modern townhouse, and most recently a cozy three-bed-room ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Against All Hope - A Good Friday! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2009

God, through Jesus Christ, has done everything for us to have peace, to be thankful, and to have joy; so always return to Jesus Christ!

The Bible is very clear and it is very important to note that history books affirm much about Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Treasure - Our Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004

Hope is an interesting word. Allan K. Chalmers – The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Toady we will discover the greatest hope is the hope God offers Christians

INTRODUCTION, Tomorrow is President’s Day, a day where we as a nation stop to reflect on the 43 men who have led our country as President. From George Washington to George W. Bush, each man has left a mark on the country. Some have gained notoriety for their decisions, while others have been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004

Elijah’s ascension, Christ’s ascension, and our hope revolve around the promises of our ascended leaders and the cloaks they give us to have and use.

May 23, 2004 2 Kings 2:7-14 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Finding Hope In The Middle Of Winter

Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 21, 2005

How does one find HOPE in a world under the curse? How does one celebrate when winter is so strong? Romans 8 God gives us three reasons to have hope, even if we find ourselves locked in winter.

Finding Hope in the Winter Narnia 2005 Intro: The land of Narnia was under a perpetual winter for over 100 years. The question we must ask ourselves is what was C.S. Lewis trying to portray with this image. The winter is a picture of what the Bible calls The Fall. It is result of Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006

The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For Hope - Christmas Eve 2009

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 26, 2009

We have hope for life now and for life eternal because of God sending His Son and working out His plan.

A Time for Hope Advent Conspiracy – Christmas Eve 12/24/2009 Introduction It’s a Wonderful Life – No hope Video (Scene beginning at Martini’s Bar to the point right before Clarence jumps in water off the bridge) Slide after video Have you ever felt hopeless like George Bailey? What should be an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prophetic People: Hope For A Troubled World

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 12, 2009

God’s desire is that we would become a prophetic people who bring hope to a troubled world.

A PROPHETIC PEOPLE: HOPE FOR A TROUBLED WORLD (October 2009 – Bible Fellowship Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO SPEAKER: Tell brief salvation story, how Jesus Christ changed my life Three years ago we were at BF when we got the call to go pastor BCC Since coming to BCC, the church has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: *other

Faith, Hope And Love? Mother's Day

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2012

The words faith, hope, and love are concepts we need to be clung to as defined by God and not by the watered down, vague, poor imitations that our world suggests as the meanings.

Faith Hope and Love? May 13, 2012 Mothers’ Day 1 Cor 13:13 Intro: Definitions matter. Do you know what these words mean? ABDICATE: To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. ADULT: A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle. ANTIQUE: An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Legacy Of Hope Begins At Home

Contributed by David Ferguson on Aug 25, 2010

Life fulfillment and abundance is NEVER ultimately found in what we acquire, accomplish or achieve. It’s only found in the loving intimacy with God and others. The home the Lord builds is a home where people are the priority!

Our Legacy of Hope Begins at Home Introduction: Recognize the longest married couple in the service and possibly the newest married couple. (Perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind) A question for married couples:For those of us who are married, what hope do we have that our marriage will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. 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 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope And Strength In The Midst Of Trouble And Adversity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

Where can I find hope and strength when my life is terrible? God has answers.

Acts 16:25-34: HOPE AND STRENGTH IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE AND ADVERSITY One of the most common questions asked, when it comes to God and Christianity, is "Why does God allow evil to take place?" Some people call this the number one objection to Christianity - if God is so powerful, and if God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

“hope The Anchor Of Our Soul

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 21, 2013

Hope is what keeps us steady in our lives. Look at the story of Elijah and see how he losted hope because of one person telling him that she would kill him.

What ever happened to hope Part 2 “Hope The Anchor Of Our Soul” Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 LivingBible Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational