Sermons on Hope Baskets:

The Benediction Of Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011

Semon on Hope. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The SIGHT of this Hope (vs 12b) (2). The SOURCE of this Hope (vs 13 a) (3). The SERENITY of this Hope (vs 13b) (4). The SUFFICIENCY of this Hope (vs 13c) (5). The SUPPLY of this Hope (vs 13d) SERMON BODY: Quote: Charles Swindoll: • Hope is a wonderful gift from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Shape Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Attack On Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2011

Believers can have hope in God through: 1) His Person (Heb. 6:13a,), 2) His Purpose (Heb. 6:14-15), 3) His Pledge (Heb. 6:13b, 16–18), and 4) His Priest (Heb. 6:19–20).

Tributes have pored in all week to the late Jack Layton, former leader of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party. Beyond all his contributions to various causes, a resounding factor that seems to have been recognized in him, was his ability to inspire hope. In a world rife with economic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Other

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus is the reason for the season...and the reason He came was to give us eternal life.

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:7; 21:27 Danish Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard tells the following story: Once there was a king who was very rich. His power was known throughout the world. But he was not happy because he wanted a wife. Without a queen, his vast palace was empty. One day, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2011

Part two of a series in 1 Peter.

A REAL REASON FOR HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Preached HPC Sept. 18, 2011 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Hope

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hope? Do you have GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the GOD of Hope IV. TEXT: Romans 15:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I pray that God, the source of hop

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have hope? Do you have GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the GOD of Hope IV. TEXT: Romans 15:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter: Hope

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

When we lose site of God’s promise, we lose site of God’s hope.

Have you ever lost hope? All three of those families just said hope seemed to be gone. That’s a big deal – that’s hard to speak out loud, but I have no doubt that nearly 100% of us have looked at a situation and wondered if there was any hope. KEY: Hope seems to go to invisible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Confidence And Hope

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 14, 2013

HOLD FAST WITH CONFIDENCE AND HOPE

CONFIDENCE AND HOPE INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 3:1 ADDRESSED CHRIST AS AN APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. EVERY BELIEVER MUST PLACE CONFIDENCE AND HOPE IN CHRIST, YOUR APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: HEBREWS 3:6 (NKJV) BUT CHRIST AS A SON OVER HIS OWN HOUSE, WHOSE HOUSE WE ARE IF WE HOLD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

The Christ child as the hope of the nations.

THE UNITY OF HOPE. Romans 15:4-13. In many respects we might view Romans 14:1 to Romans15:13 as the practical outworking of the Jewish/Gentile debate of Romans 9 to 11. There was some dissension in Rome over matters of food and drink, and holy days. It is quite probable that it was a question of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2013

The Spirit breathes and brings life to old dry bones—just like he does in our lives.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 “A Living Hope” INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Thanksgiving. Turkeys graced most of our tables. By the end of the day, the carcasses of those turkeys were picked clean. Can you imagine going over to those bones—just before you throw them ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Hopeful Confirmation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013

By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Everydaay Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hopeful Determination Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013

Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

It is into this lively living hope that Christians are begotten again.

RESURRECTION HOPE. 1 Peter 1:3. What significance has what happened in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago got for us today? We feel the reverberations of current world events as reported by the media, but the impact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ reaches not only across the miles, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Future And A Hope

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014

In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational