Sermons on Hope Courage:

Facing Your Trials In Hope

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's lessons about trials

Facing Your Trials in Hope - 1 Peter 1 June 1, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to think this morning about problems. A little boy once was outside his house trying to sell a lawn mower. His pastor walked up and the boy was able ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 26, 2019

This is the 22nd Sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at how Jesus' own brothers originally did not believe in Him, and how the world hates Christ and those who follow Him.

Jesus gives Hope for Families (John pt. 22) Text: John 7:1-13 About a week and a half ago, one of Leslie’s friends from college called her… that’s not unusual… Leslie and Gabby have a lot of friends, and they’re always talking to them. What was unusual was that she wanted to talk to Leslie AND ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gospel Hope To A Downcast Soul

Contributed by Dylan Justus on Sep 10, 2019

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Introduction: Anxious. Abandoned. Scared. Lonely. Dark. Depressed. Forsaken. Despair. Do any of these sound familiar? Have you ever had a season of life marked by these adjectives? Perhaps you lost a child, a sibling, a parent. Perhaps life was going great and then out of nowhere tragedy struck. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Hope Until The End

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5, Psalm 44:7-8, Matthew 24:12-25, Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Chirst Is Our Only Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 12, 2019

How we need to have more hope.

CHIRST IS OUR ONLY HOPE 1. One and only one. Hebrews 6: 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope Offered By The Man In The Middle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 26, 2024

Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” Either Jesus actually rose from the grave or he did not. (quotes from He Chose Nails).

In Jesus Holy Name March 31, 2024 Text: Matthew 28:1,5,6b Easter -Redeemer “Hope Offered by The Man in the Middle” Rev. John Stott in his book: “The Cross of Christ” writes: “We can not proclaim the cross without the resurrection nor the resurrection without the cross.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, John 19:17-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Journeys - One Hope

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 10, 2023

What is the difference between heaven and hell? This message was used as part of a commissioning service for a short-term missions team.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Introduction We are coming into one of the teachings of Jesus that today’s pastors and churches widely ignore, but one that every person should read and study until they understand everything Jesus is conveying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Luke 16:19-31, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Holding Onto Your Hope

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 20, 2022

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope.

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope. He claimed to be a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart. But he had lost hope. We hope for many things in life.We have little control over all the things we hope for. I hope to get a better job. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Result Of Hope Found In The Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 10, 2025

God’s Messiah will establish God’s kingdom on Earth and it will represent Him. The promise we have is that once it is established it will never end; Isaiah is telling us how redemption is found in Christ!

Isaiah, Part 6 The Result of Hope Found in the Messiah Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, we looked at the beginning of Isaiah’s ministry; his first “mission” -- God sent Isaiah & his son to encourage Ahaz ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:4, John 8:12, John 17:11, John 17:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation: A Message Of Hope (Introduction) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 14, 2021

The book of Revelation is meant to encourage believers.

Revelation: A Message of Hope! Introduction As we begin to look at the Revelation we should note that its message is not one that is meant to frighten us. It is meant to encourage us. It is a book that some people completely avoid. It is a book that others immerse themselves in. Still, others ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cure- All My Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023

This is the 133rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 13th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#133] THE CURE- ALL MY HOPE Romans 8:18-28 Introduction: Troubles are just part of life. We all go through things and what matters is how we go through them. We know that Jesus is the cure to our problems; but do we go through the problem alone or with Jesus? In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds Message Of Joy And Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 24, 2023

Looking into the Shepherds proclaiming the message of joy and hope

The Shepherd’s message of Joy and Hope Luke chapter 2:8-20 Introduction- Good Morning to you this morning, we are glad that you are here. Pray that as we move into the second week of Advent that you are preparing your heart for His arrival. That you would have a tender heart for the things of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023

ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Hope & Expectations

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2023

Hope and expectations are considered beliefs and wishes concerning the future.

Joyce Meyer, an American writer and speaker once remarked: “Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing.” Hebrews 11:1 confirms: “Now faith is the assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 10:28, Proverbs 23:18, Psalm 62:5

The Power Of Forgiveness: A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Nov 26, 2023

In a world often marked by strife and discord, forgiveness stands as a beacon of light, offering solace and healing to wounded hearts.

Introduction: Great morning! Great morning! Great morning! Today, I want to share with you a powerful message about forgiveness. Forgiveness is a central theme in the Bible, and it is a concept that holds great significance in our lives as Christians. Let us explore the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Luke 23:34, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 4:13