Sermons on Hope For Hopeless:

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Hope Is On The Throne

Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2012

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.

Theme: Christ our hope is on the throne Text: Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: Today is Ascension Day and this event took place on a weekday. This helps to remind us that Christianity is not just a Sunday activity but an everyday one. This event took place forty days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Do When The Wine Runs Out? Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Nov 30, 2000

Sermon dealing with our feelings of hopelessness and depression

Eden Wesleyan Church PREACHING THROUGH JOHN WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN THE WINE RUNS OUT? John 2:1-11 The first miracle of our Lord took place in a town called, Cana of Galilee. The event was a wedding. Cana was a inconspicuous little town that lay outside of Nazareth. Cana had no social prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Of The Living Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

We serve the God of the living—a God who is active, powerful, and present. He breathes life where there is death, hope where there is despair, and revival where there is dryness. No situation is beyond His power to restore and revive.

GOD OF THE LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 22:31-32 Supporting Texts: Luke 20:37-38, Romans 6:9-11, John 11:25-26, Hebrews 11:17-19, Exodus 3:6 INTRODUCTION: Many view God only in the context of ancient history or spiritual rituals, but the Scripture declares clearly that He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Light Has Come

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Speaks of Christ bringing the light of hope into a dark world on Christmas. Tells how Christ can bring hope to our darkness too.

The Light Has Come The author, M. Scott Peck once said, “Life is difficult.” This is a simple, yet profound statement. It seems in this day and age like we have to work an eternity just to survive. It used to be that we put in long hours and worked weekends or a second job in order to get ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can I Live In Hope? Series

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012

Peter offers hurting Christians biblical encouragement on how they can live in hope every day. 1 - Recognize It's Basis, 2 - Rejoice in Response, and 3 - Recall God's Grace.

Have you ever been in a situation that seemed hopeless? What did you do? Who did you turn to? It’s easy to lose hope in America today. Why? Raising godly families is not easy, Increasingly secular society, Societal institutions do not support Christian values, etc. Q: Christians can lose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Coming Birth Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 3, 2023

Explores the divine promise, preparation, and proclamation of Jesus' birth in Luke 1, emphasizing the hope and redemption found in Christ's arrival.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we share in the joy and privilege of being in the presence of the Lord, united as one in His love. We come together not as mere individuals, but as a community, bound by our shared faith and the promise of eternal life. We are here to ...read more

Topics: Savior, Born

Pass The Salt Please Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 9: 42 – 50

Mark 9: 42 – 50 Pass The Salt Please 42 “But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Evidence Of Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Antonius Fu on Apr 25, 2022

In this passage, we learn how faith and hope and love all work together to motivate and sustain our Christian life. Paul gives thanks to the Lord for the Christian in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope”

1 Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. 3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Cure For The Blues

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

When we are depressed things many times seem hopeless, don’t they? But in our study today, we will find that there is hope in the midst of depression. (1 Kings - pt 6)

GOD’S CURE FOR THE BLUES" TEXT I KINGS 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION [I KINGS 19:1-5] Elijah sat down under a tree and prayed that he might die? Now that doesn’t sound like the Elijah the great prophet taking up in a whirlwind. It really seems out of character for Elijah, a man who had walked so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Sorrow Of Death With Hope In The Ressurrection

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 15, 2003

This Sermon was preached on November 8, 2003 in memory of Sis. Emily White, a valiant soldier of God. The objective is to keep the believer’s mind focus on the resurrection during times of death.

The Apostle Paul addresses the question concerning the state of those who die in the Lord. The Thessalonians knew that Jesus had risen and they believe that his return was imminent. But they were confused concerning those who were dead already. They thought that somehow their deceased love ones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Never Stop Praying: A Beacon Of Hope SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A motivational discourse on the power of unceasing prayer and its role as a source of hope.

Persistent Prayer Provides Hope Today, we embark on a series that delves into the topic of hope. Hope is an essential aspect of our lives, motivating us to get out of bed each morning. In times of difficulty and monotony, hope enables us to keep moving forward. However, we often search for hope in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Prayer, Persistence, Hope

You Can Survive The Shaking Series

Contributed by Myron Leach on Jul 18, 2017

There will be seasons when events will disturb us and make us anxious but we can survive and thrive.

“You Can Survive The Shaking” Acts 16:25-26 (MSG) 25 Along about midnight, Paul and Silas were at prayer and singing a robust hymn to God. The other prisoners couldn’t believe their ears. 26 Then, without warning, a huge earthquake! The jailhouse tottered, every door flew open, all the prisoners ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be lifted from your sorrow, depression or feelings of hopelessness. Paul prays, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Hol

Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. Perhaps it’s a mark of our American brashness that we celebrate the adoption of our ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational