Sermons on Hope Baskets:

The Coming Promise Of Our Redeemer

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 25, 2010

The Believers hope as seen in the man Job as he looked forwrd to the coming advent and its two- fold principles.

The Believers hope as seen in the man Job The English poet Alexander Pope wrote, “Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest.” But where does man turn when hope dries up' The director of a medical clinic told of a terminally ill young man who came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Future

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

The entire ninth chapter of Amos helps us behold our God and live with hope rooted in His promises.

A young man in a wheel chair, discouraged by his condition, asked his physical therapist, "Do you think I have a future?" The therapist replied, "As a pole-vaulter, no! As a man, yes!" In light of the dire predictions of the prophet Amos, the people of Israel and Judah might have asked, "Do we ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is Not The End Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2011

This series focuses on how we sometimes allow what we are experiencing right now to overshadow where God is leading us - mistaking the noew for the end.

Now Is Not The End Scripture: Genesis 37:1-22; 23-28 Introduction: I want to take this time on our first Sunday of a New Year to wish each of you a Happy New Year. As I thought about the message I wanted to deliver today, I thought about a message that my brother had delivered at his church. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Not The End

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

Advent Hope

When I was a lot younger I used to be really into the James Bond films. I can’t stand them now. From Dr no in 1962 with Sean Connery, to OHMS in 1969 with George Lazenby; to Live and Let Die in 1973 with Roger Moore, The Living Daylights in 1987 with Timothy Dalton; to Golden Eye in 1995 with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Part 10- Matthew 9:27-31- Give Me My Miracle, But Don’t Tell Me What To Do! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 28, 2010

In the end I’ve got to ask myself, "once I get my miracle am I still willing to OBEY Jesus?" Once my needs are met will I still follow Him?

Part 10 - Matthew 9:27-31 - GIVE ME MY MIRACLE, BUT DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO! GROWING A BEARD at the school I attended was not an option. It was written into the rules and policies - don’t grow one or be suspended or expelled. I decided at 14 that I would grow a beard to test this policy (I know, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Security Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2014

The very season which ought to bring security and hope instead brings insecurity and hopelessness. That's why we need to hear God's message to Samuel.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Security of Christmas” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 Christmas, for many people, is a time of great insecurity. There are adults whose frustrations increase and self-image drops because they cannot provide gifts for their children. Some children feel unloved or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forever Hopeful Even When Things Don't Go To Plan

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

It is about hope. It is about positive expectation. It is about a Creator God who is at work bringing order out of chaos, joy out of pain, character out of conflict

Forever Hopeful even when things don't go to plan Romans 8: 12-28 - Forever Hopeful Although Paul’s passage is primarily an encouragement to the suffering persecuted church at the time, it should also be an encouragement to today’s church. That includes both the persecuted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-28

Denomination: *other

4 Things Of Certainty Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 6, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 9:26-28 (Outline taken from http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%209.htm)

Introduction: Benjamin Franklin- Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Thesis: FOUR THINGS ON WHICH TO COUNT For instances: THERE IS DEATH (Just as man is destined to die once- vs. 27) We only have one death to die. We are not coming back to die again. We are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loaded - Pt. 3 - Benefit 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 13, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded

Loaded Pt. 3 - Benefit 3 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prayer Of A Beggar

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2017

In Psalms 40 David outlines five steps that he took to have his walk with God restored: reflecting upon past deliverance, singing a new song, prayer of confession and protection from his enemies and the beggar asking God for speedy delivery.

THE PRAYER OF A BEGGAR Psalms 40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We can all remember a time when we have waited patiently for God to deliver us from the dark pit of our sins. We know as children of God (John 1:12) and ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

A journey through "uncharted waters" into the "New Year"

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE MATT 14 VS 22-33 Matthew 14:22-33 (NKJV) 22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Judgement Is Coming Part Two

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 7, 2016

Continuing the series through Zephaniah

Zephaniah part 2. Chapter 2. Judgement on Judah’s enemies The year is 620BC God is speaking to Judah through the prophet Zephaniah a lone voice in a cacophony of competing voices, a minority voice, when others were speaking peace , Zephaniah tells them all to be silent before the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Holes At Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 1, 2016

Only the Holiness of God can fill the holes in our hearts and soul. An answer to the holes many of us find ourselves in at Christmas.

Title: Holes At Christmas Date: 12/4/16 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 2. 1-7, John 14.9, Psalm 11.3-4 CT: The holiness of God fills our empty holes. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most popular films at Christmas is a movie my daughter still watches every year as a marathon of this movie has happened every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Reformation Day

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 3, 2015

Reformation Day

Reformation Day Martin Luther Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Grace is knowing God can Faith is knowing God will. Today the church is preaching people happy but not preaching people free. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 17, 2017

Difficulties, Hope, Eternity, Jesus

FAITH OVER FEAR - Under Pressure 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 March 12, 2023 Introduction: When I was growing up we only had 3 channels on our TV except for on really clear days when you could pick up channel 3 from Cincinnati…and Saturday mornings were reserved for cartoons. One of my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ