Sermons on Hope Endures:

Hope In The Midst Of Suffering PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2025

God’s unfailing mercy meets us in our pain, inviting us to honest prayer, renewed hope, and quiet trust even in our hardest seasons.

Some days the weight shows up before the sun does. You wake with a knot in your stomach, a sigh on your lips, and questions that outnumber the quiet moments. You stand at the sink, stare at your reflection, and wonder, Is this ever going to change? Am I going to make it through this? If that’s you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Topics: Despair, Hope

The Great Search For Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001

The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Hope Alive

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007

To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Onto Hope

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002

This message helps identify some of the things that contributes to the feelings of hopelessness. Find out how you can hold onto hope.

A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy what the score was. “It’s 18 to nothing - we’re behind.” The man said, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged, aren’t you?” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy said. “We haven’t even got up to bat yet.” Hope is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007

This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Gift Of Hope” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2011

With the greatest gift ever given, the gift of God’s Son, we have received the gift of hope.

When Christ came to this earth as a baby born in Bethlehem, He came to a world that was without hope. But He brought hope. Hope is a precious commodity in human life. What a contrast of emotions there is between the words, “hopeless” and “hopeful.” The Bible uses both ideas. “Hopeless” describes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Hope - Our Strength

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008

"while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Hope: God Promises

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2016

When you can't cope, hold onto the rope of hope.

Hope – God Promises Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill December 10-11, 2016 I really like those words we just heard – when Jesus was born the night was lit with hope and promise and on the day He died, the day was dimmed with grief and sorrow. And our lives today are filled with a combination of hope ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Hope Arises Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the anointed one.

When Hope Arises Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014 – Brad Bailey Intro Today we gather around the event that has influenced human history more than any other…and changed more lives than any other. We gather around the resurrection of Jesus…known as the Christ…which means the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Times Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 24, 2001

God gives us hope in this time of disaster...And in all disasters.(The Sunday After "911")

Psalm 119:49-61 Hope In Times Of Disaster Introduction. The date was September 11,2001 or 9/11/01: Now to be remembered as “911.” Tuesday was the beginning of days, perhaps an era, of emergency for America and the world community. Fanatical, fundamentalist, hateful, evil, suicidal, sinful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-61, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 7, 2007

Do you go through difficult trials that don’t seem to have any way out? So did Naomi, but God showed his love and an alternative she hadn’t thought of, like he does with us.

Ruth was written in perhaps the 2nd half of the 12th century, making it contemporary with Jephthah and Samson of Judges 11 and following. This is important because if you didn’t know that you’d think there’s no way the events could take place concurrently with Judges. Judges is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bold In Our Hope Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

I am so thankful to God that I do not have hope in this life only. For if we do, the Apostle Paul states in 1 Corin 15 verses 17-19 that we are men that are most miserable.

A-Z of Boldness Bold in our HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Over the past several weeks we have been looking at the A-Z of Boldness. Please remember being Bold does not mean being obnoxious or rude & crude. To be Bols simply means to be courageous. This Boldness or courage we have should not be of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Hope Is Here Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 10, 2021

We should be rejoicing because the Living Hope has come to earth.

INTRODUCTION USS-S4 SUBMARINE On December 17, 1927, The USS-S4 submarine while surfacing from a submerged run off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts was accidentally rammed and sunk by the Coast Guard destroyer, Paulding, which was on patrol. Heroic efforts were made to rescue six known ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Springs Eternal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the concept of hope in Christianity, its source, power, and significance.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the heart of our faith – HOPE. We're going to explore where it comes from, what gives it power, and what it really means. We're reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, a man greatly respected in the Christian community, who once said, "Hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25

Topics: Hope

Our Living Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of hope found in Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to live lives filled with this divine hope.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as a crowd, but as a community. A community bound together by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we gather in this holy place, let us remember that we are not just spectators, but participants in this glorious tapestry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Hope