Sermons on Hope For Women:

Homily At My Step-Father's Funeral

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

The homily I preached at my step-father's funeral.

R. Joseph Owles Layton’s Funeral Home June 2004 An aged and bitter Mark Twain wrote shortly before his death: A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;……they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each other; age creeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:1-58

Denomination: Catholic

The Spiritual Ingredients For A Blessed New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

The Word of God has given us the ingredients for a blessed life.

There is an artistic picture that the artist gave a simple title to, “Hope”. It’s a simple drawing but the image is powerful. It is the picture of an old burned out mountain shack (cabin). It’s not a picture of a beautiful house in the suburbs, or a massive farm house in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Death: The Last Enemy

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 16, 2012

We see a lot of movies about ghosts, afterlife, spirits, vampires, underworld creatures. People have a need to fantasize about what happens after we die. Let us see what the bible tells us.

1 Corinthians 15:26 - The last enemy to be destroyed is death. Death is the last enemy for a number of reasons 1. It is the final thing we will all have to face when we get to the end of our lives 2. It's the last step of our journey on Earth 3. It's our graduation day for the Heavenly life 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The man by the pool was trapped by hopelessness until he turned in the direction of true hope.

Questions and their answers can tell you a lot about a person. In fact one of the keys to being successful in life is to learn to ask the right questions. What we see in this passage is someone who was so far down, so removed from any real hope that he probably didn’t even really know what ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Believe, And See The Glory Of God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 9, 2011

Jesus makes big promises, and we struggle to believe in the midst of our troubles and setbacks of life. Jesus gives us the strength to believe, and fills us with the hope of seeing God's glory someday.

How quick are you to believe big promises? I think there’s a certain part of all of us that’s a little hesitant, a little skeptical, to believe every promise that we hear. Have you ever believed a promise, only to have that promise broken? “I promise you that we will give you ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-45

Denomination: Lutheran

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011

We can find hope in the promis that the God who helped, blessed, healed and did miracles in the past is the same God today and He wants to DO IT AGAIN... FOR YOU!

This sermon comes from an idea by Roger Griffith, He'll Do It Again but has my own spin HE’LL DO IT AGAIN Malachi 3:6-7 Some people think God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, 1. He’s no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Copy Lord Of Thine Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011

Sometimes you may feel like there's no hope of ever enjoying life again, but God’s grace provides more than enough life and blessings for you and for all people. There is hope and restoration because of Jesus' death on the cross.

Series Introduction: We are counting down to Easter. It’s the highest day in the church year. However, there is only one way to arrive at the empty tomb of Easter Sunday. We need to travel to Jesus’ cross. As we look at the cross and the blessings Jesus made possible by his death, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Anything Is Possible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2011

A sermon in which the conclusion is that there is no such thing as an impossible situation.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 Philippians 4:4-13 “Anything is Possible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org Anxiety is the way of life for many of us. With so much competition and pressure, with so many others striving for the same ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Christian Flag"

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 8, 2011

Inspite of our disobedience, God shows us kindness and grace.

Dec. 26, 2010 Isaiah 63:7-9 C & Z “A Christian Flag” Once again I hope that you all had a very merry Christmas. This is a great time of year for us. We get together with our family and celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is also a time when our church families celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Dry Bones

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 9, 2011

God will see us through the valley of dry bones.

Ezekiel 37: 1 – 14 / Dry Bones Intro: We all have them at one time or another in our lives . . . a valley of dry bones: a divorce, the death of a loved one, a debilitating illness, a surgery or accident from which it seems you will never fully recover. These are times and places in our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Banquet 2012

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25

Denomination: *other

Victory From Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 11, 2012

Our first inclination when we blow it is to hide from God. But as we learn in these two psalms, our first reaction should be to turn to God and trust in God to forgive, heal, and teach us how to be like God. If you have ever sinned or made a mistake, thes

Psalm 24 appears to be a victory parade after a battle with the Canaanites up to the Temple in Jerusalem, carrying the Ark of the Covenant. 1 – 2 The ancient Israelites felt that the earth rested on the waters. But there is more here than meets the eye. The words “seas” and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Up From The Mire To Choir

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 20, 2012

God will incline His ears to human suffering no matter how hopeless the case may be.

Introduction: The Psalmist introduces us to a God who heard him cry from a dark and slimy pit. He encourages the reader to be faithful in prayers at all times and from all places. I. He looked Up (verse 1 He prayed unto the Lord) II. He was shut Up. (verse 2 He prayed from a slimy and dark pit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Malachi Wholly Committed Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012

Malachi’s record of God’s oracles was from the heart of God, brutally honest, and full of hope.

The Oracle of God An oracle is a prophetic pronouncement. Malachi is a record of the oracle of God to the people of Judah. It was given about 400 years before the coming of Jesus at a time of rebuilding the nation. It was at a time when things were not going well for the people of Judah and they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How God Uses Doubt"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 17, 2011

Our doubts have us ask questions. Those questions will eventually lead us to the answer that is it only God that can calm the storm in your life.

Doubt - to lack confidence in : distrust - Merriam Online Dictionary Many believers and non-believers alike think that a strong Christian is one who does not doubt God. I am here to tell you today that everyone doubts God from time to time. But it is through those doubts that God proves himself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-29