Sermons on Hope Baskets:

Your Work In Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 19, 2022

Work produced by faith,” their “labor prompted by love,” and their “endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” That’s a good formula for our christian faithful life. Amen.

Your Work in Faith Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father. - 1 Thessalonians 1:3 There’s a wonderful story about a little girl named Mary who survived a hurricane in October 1991. A small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Individual Responsibility

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

This message looks at an excuse that the Israelites used for not serving the Lord. It was an excuse, which they hoped would exempt them from their own sins and their own individual responsibility; and the excuse was very shallow.

To begin our message this evening I wish to share a story. “A farmer once asked his neighbor if he might borrow a rope. ‘Sorry,’ said the neighbor. ‘I’m using my rope to tie up my milk.’ ‘Rope can’t tie up milk,’ said the farmer. ‘I know,’ replied the neighbor, ‘but when a man doesn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way - Stand Up

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018

This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Eliphaz Takes Aim At Job, Again Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2017

Job is in a world of complete hopelessness, and his friends are only making things worse. Our lesson from this is actually simple: The key to strengthening our hope is to focus on God, not yourself!

Eliphaz takes aim at Job, again Job Sermon Series, Part 8 Introduction (Job Slide) - Today we continue to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession: A Pathway To Transformation 1 John 1:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024

1 John 1:9 is a verse that offers hope and guidance for our spiritual journey. Let us delve into this passage to uncover the transformative power of confession and forgiveness in our lives.

Confession: A Pathway to Transformation 1 John 1:9 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound truth found in 1 John 1:9, a verse that offers hope and guidance for our spiritual journey. Let us delve into this passage to uncover the transformative power of confession and forgiveness in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, Exodus 34:6-7, Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have A Blessed Life Sermon I: Blessed By God, Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world at large can only dream about and hope for. A massive attitude of thanks giving to God and thanks living by Americans would be great!

BLESSED BY GOD, GIVE THANKS UNTO HIM, AND HAVE A BLESSED LIFE Nowadays some folks tend to “jump the gun” and begin their commercial celebration of Christmas way too early (before Thanksgiving) - the lighting of Macy’s Great Tree . . . my neighbor’s fabulous ...read more

Have A Blessed Life Sermon Ii: God's Word Delights Those Who Obey Its Precepts Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 23, 2020

In America we are blessed in ways that the world can only dream about and hope for. A return to the basics of the Bible would go a long way toward healing a wounded nation.

GOD’S WORD DELIGHTS CHILDREN OF GOD WHO OBEY ITS PRECEPTS A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in an old box in his grandmother’s attic; he said that it had been printed by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

A New Day Dawning Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 16, 2021

God is always at work, and His plans are always fulfilled according to His desire. We can take comfort in that truth. Our Lord never changes. There is hope and security in Christ.

A New Day Dawning Esther 8: 1-8 Take a moment to consider the range of emotion Esther and Mordecai have experienced up to this point in their lives. They were living with the other Jews, captive in Persia. Life may not have been terrible, but they were not free citizens of the kingdom. Esther is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bound To God Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 20, 2025

As we know, the era of the Judges was a difficult time in Israel due to the never-ending spin cycle of disobedience – defeat – crying – deliverance. The book of Ruth is a glimmer of hope in such a dreary landscape.

November 22, 2025 A short history of Moab: • Moab was the son of Lot and his oldest daughter (see Genesis 19:36-38). • The Moabites were not among the nations God told Israel to destroy (see Deuteronomy 2:9). • The king of Moab tried to have Israel cursed (see Numbers 22-24). • The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Inauguration Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus' victory over temptation gives us hope and shows us that we can overcome too. His humility, obedience, and reliance on God's Word are examples for us to follow.

Jesus went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John was like, "Wait, you should be baptizing me!" But Jesus insisted. He was showing us how to be humble and obedient. Humility is super important, especially for leaders. Jesus was humble even before His baptism. He gave up everything, even His life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-19

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faithful Endurance, Biblical Teachings

Take Heart: Victory In Christ! John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2024

John 16:33 is a beacon of hope for believers facing the challenges of life. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trials but assures us of His victory and the peace we can find in Him.

Take Heart: Victory in Christ! John 16:33 Introduction Today, we gather around a powerful promise spoken by Jesus in the Gospel of John. In John 16:33, Jesus says: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, 1 John 4:4, Romans 8:37, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Going Over There? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the themes of trouble, hope, joy, and freedom in the context of Job's suffering, emphasizing that while anxiety and suffering are inevitable, we have the choice not to be imprisoned by them through faith in God.

Good morning, church family! There's a quote by Max Lucado, that I want to share with you this morning. He once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." That, my friends, is where we find ourselves today in the book of Job, chapter 3, verses 17-20. Hear ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:17-20

Topics: Trouble, Don't Last Always

When Everything Else Fails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to highlight the power of touching Jesus with faith, as demonstrated by the woman in Mark 5:25-30, and to encourage believers to exercise their faith in Jesus for miraculous results and hope.

Good morning, family. I'm excited to share the word of God with you today, focusing on an incredible passage from Mark 5:25-30. It's a story of faith, hope, and the miraculous power in touching Jesus. Our sermon today is on The Power of Touching Jesus with Faith, The Miraculous Results of Touching ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-30

Topics: Power, Touch

In The Beginning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to celebrate the beauty, love, and hope found in the Christian creation story, setting it apart from other creation stories and emphasizing God's desire for a relationship with us.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we have gathered here to rejoice in God's goodness and celebrate the beautiful story of our creation. We're going to dive into the first chapter of Genesis and explore the Good News of Our Creation Story, The Beauty of Our Story Compared ...read more

Topics: Beauty, Story

Standing Tall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Understand and embrace the freedom we have in Christ, while acknowledging the challenges and tests we face in our discipleship journey, ultimately trusting in Jesus as the source of eternal life and hope.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that challenges us to understand our freedom in Christ, the torments and cares of earthly problems, and how our discipleship is tested. I came across a quote from Dwight L. Moody that I believe sets the stage for today's ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Topics: Freedom, Christ's Service