Sermons on Hope Baskets:

The Return Home Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible inspired by Randy Frazee and max Lucado.

The Return Home - 19 February 27, 2011 Sometimes life is all about pig slop and whale guts! How’s that for a start? The prodigal son can tell you about the pig slop. He requested his share of his father’s inheritance before his father died; and he took the money and ran off to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"If"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 8, 2011

How do you fight temptation? This lesson will show you that no one is immune to the devils schemes.

“If I could just get this job things would be good.” “If I could be smarter I could get ahead.” If I could make just _____ more a month we would have no worries. If, If, If. Have you ever fallen for this temptation? Yesterday we talked about the temptation of Jesus by Satan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Romans, Part 29 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2011

Paul writes to the Jews in the church in Rome to describe for them the incredible acts God has already performed to bring His creation into a right relationship with Him.

Romans, Part 29 Romans 9:16-29 Introduction - Concluding chapter 8 what we saw was a rally cry for all believers -- Living for God is a command that we each must follow, totally, and completely - Wednesday night we discussed Paul’s position as a Disciple, but also a Jew - We examined a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

El Shaddai "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 3, 2011

What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You may want God to restore a broken relationship. You may have a physical weakness or disease that you would like to see God cure.

Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cross In Heaven

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 9, 2011

Jesus in heaven.

THE CROSS IN HEAVEN The title given to Christ the Lamb is used 28 times in Revelation, presents our Lord in his sacrificial aspect, and thus constitutes wherever it is used a direct reference to the cross. (1.)The cross is our only title ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring What Once Was Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 10, 2011

There is always hope when God breathes new life into the dry bones of our lives.

Title: Restoring What Once Was Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Thesis: There is always hope when God breathes new life into the dry bones of our lives. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Have Left

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 6, 2010

Life throws us some real punches. Instead of focusing in on what we have lost, we need to see what it is we have left that God can still use on our behalf.

When Life Knocks You Down-What’s Left 1 Samuel 30:1-31 Philippians’ 3:7-14 Today we complete our series, “When Life Knocks You Down.” Pastor Toby preached on “I Failed, Now What.” Pastor Kellie preached on “God Specializes in Plan B.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Patience: It’s A Matter Of Time Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 8, 2010

Patience is a virtue of love that every believer needs to make it through this life.

Patience: It’s a Matter of Time James 5:7-12 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lesson Of The Loaves

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 7, 2010

Do not measure a problem according to your own abilities. Trust God. Little in the hands of the Lord becomes much.

[The thoughts here are extracted and adapted from Tom Holladay’s sermon on The Lesson of the Loaves.] The feeding of the five thousand is the only miracle of the Lord that is recorded in all 4 Gospels. • This is really unusual when you think of all the miracles that Jesus performed in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Bountiful Eye Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

A huge part of the Christian walk is perspective: Seeing things the right way… the way God sees them.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed ; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. (Proverbs 22:9) Where there is no vision, the people perish : but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. (Proverbs 29:18) The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Disappoints, Jesus Doesn't!

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jul 22, 2010

A sermon on being encouraged through life's disappointments by the power of God in Jesus Christ!

Weddings! Barbara (our organist) has likely played at more weddings than I’ve ever performed, but I know she and I probably have some wedding nightmare stories to tell, if we could tell them. We might have to change the names to protect the innocent. If you know me, I like to start on time. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Peace And Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 27, 2010

Advent message on the hope and love of Jesus Chrst. In a time of celebration, there can also be the peace of God to a world that doesn't know peace.

The Peace and love of God Psalm 121:1-8 Introduction- Today, Josh and Michelle lite the first candle of Advent. The candle of hope. The 4 weeks of Advent point us to Jesus Christ. Hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Longing Is Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 30, 2010

How did we get from the gorgeous garden of Eden to the mess of our current world? Is there any hope?

“When Heaven Comes Down – Our Longing is Fulfilled” Gen. 3:1-9 What a world! What peace! Everything was perfect and beautiful. Chapter 2 of Genesis ends: “The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” Adam and Eve had total, perfect harmony with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Way To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 5, 2010

Jesus is the only Way to Heaven. Will you be found as one of His at His return?

Text: John 14:1-6 (NKJV) 1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 "In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Finding Joy In The Season Of Christmas"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Dec 12, 2010

Especially at Christmas we are reminded how important it is to find joy in our lives.

Finding Joy in the Season of Christmas Back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about joy and time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to endure, finding joy in all things. As a naive and much too enthusiastic youth director ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church