Sermons on Hope Deferred:

Navigating Turbulent Times With Hope Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018

This is message 36 in our exposition of Romans. This message urges us to maintain our hope in Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church April 21, 2002 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Navigating Turbulent Times” Romans 12:12 Review I. Receive God’s gift of righteousness 1-5 II. Apply God’s gift of righteousness 6-8 III. Understand God’s gift of righteousness in relations to Israel 9-11 IV. Live God’s gift of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Citizens Of His Kingdom (Easter Sunrise 2008)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

Our hope or its lack determines how we view death.

CITiZENS OF HIS KINGDOM Text: Colossians 3:1 - 4 Colossians 3:1-4: If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Col 3:2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

The Kingdom Of God: "Humanity’s Only Hope”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 4, 2024

The Bible has always had a word and it always has had the last word, and that’s because it’s God’s word. And the Bible, God’s word tells us exactly what humanity’s only hope is. It is being brought into the Kingdom of God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Come and discover the full story.

The Kingdom of God “Humanity’s Only Hope” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpgefJMK4gA&t=13s There is no more ridiculous charge brought against the Bible than it is an old book and no longer relevant. Yet there is nothing more remarkable than the reality that the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Foursquare

All I Want For Chirstmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2007

Hold on to the rope of hope when you don’t think you can cope.

All I Want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/07 Hark, the Herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled’ [Put hand on Hope’s shoulder and hold up blanket] Yes, God and sinners reconciled. If we were to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Baptist

Nativity Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2016

The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". But on that day it wasn't just about who was born, but also what was born. There were four things that came with the arrival of Jesus. Today we'll look at the first two-hope and peace.

NATIVITY INTRODUCTION: The word, "nativity" comes from the Latin word meaning, "to be born". And if I were to ask you, who was born you would all answer, "Jesus". But on that blessed day it wasn't just about who was born, but also what was born. I'll be talking about four things that came with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

“No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Hope Or Not To Hope: That Is The Question!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 15, 2006

Christian believers are encouraged to have hope for this life and the next. Many people in our community live without hope. How about us?

To hope or not to hope: that is the question! St. Paul is communicating some really important information to the Church and it is information which is important for us today. Indeed, it is information which, if true, will bring hope to thousands upon thousands of people in our country, if we are ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Hope: The Prophetic Hope

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Jesus gives us hope

Hope Lost. An elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breath..suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 3, 2011

Three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (Rom. 4:18–19), 2) Its Assurance (Rom. 4:20- 22), and 3) Its Application (Rom. 4:23–25).

After six months of intense fighting that shut down oil-production facilities and forced massive evacuations of expatriate oil workers, Libya’s future as a place to do business brightened dramatically as leaders of the Libyan uprising met with world powers in Paris France to map out the country’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Other

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 7, 2012

Abraham hoped against hope. How did he do that? How can we do that? Let's see what Paul says!

INTRODUCTION • Rango Video Clip • SLIDE #1 • Everyone needs to have something to believe in. We need hope. • For hope to be real it needs to be based in reality or put another way hope needs to be based on something obtainable. • There were many things in life that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope, Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 22, 2014

Jesus gave you hope when he died on the cross for us all

Hope, Resurrection Hope 1 Corinthians 15:1-6, 12-22 Why should you take the Resurrection of Jesus anymore seriously than you take the arrival of a UFO or an Alien Abduction. I would like you all to close your eyes, clear your mind and picture the words I am about to say.... Just suppose.... that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

Biblical hope is a matter of trusting that God’s promise is greater than my predicament

It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when I can see an answer to whatever situation I might be experiencing: • If I go to the doctor and he or she prescribes some medicine and assures me that medication will take care of whatever health issue I’m experiencing, it’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Sep 13, 2022

It's easy think what we see in the natural is truth because we can touch and feel it but the spiritual realm is more real. In the spiritual realm "it is finished" and we yank that by faith into this realm.

Romans 4:18 "Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be." The Bible without guidance and revelation from the Holy Spirit can seem contradicting at times. Scriptures might seem to clash but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18, Romans 5:5, Hebrews 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 4:18

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2022

In Romans 4:18-25, the Apostle Paul shows us through the life and faith of the patriarch Abraham three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (vv. 18–19), 2) Its Assurance (v20- 22), and 3) Its Application (vv. 23–25).

Romans 4:18-25. [18] In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, "So shall your offspring be." [19] He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Other

No Hope? Know Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2023

Do we throw a broken Crayon away? You don't have to? You can still use it. We must learn to hope against hope. Let us abound in hope!

NO HOPE! KNOW HOPE, THE ANCHOR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a broken Crayola Crayon, is this useless because it is broken? No! It can still be used. *HOPE: A desire accompanied by expectation. Steadfastness, to expect with confidence, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:12, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God