Sermons on hope from despair:

People Whisperer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 11, 2017

Elijah is at Mount Horeb. The prophet is in despair and God speaks to him in silence.

1 Kings 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION Traditionally, one of the most special Sundays in the church year is the Sunday we are observing today, All Saints Sunday. It is a time when we view the Church from a broader perspective. We see how our Christian forefathers and foremothers have influenced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Gods Own Cause

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 31, 2022

When we feel overwhelmed by trouble and despair, it is easy to forget what we know about God.

God's Own Cause Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth thee daily. Psa 74:22. Prayer is the atmosphere that every Believer breathes; it is something that we cannot do without, if we are going to retain our spiritual life, it’s just like the body which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020

How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

“ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-46

Denomination: United Methodist

View From A Lifeboat

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 21, 2003

Highly evangelical Easter Sermon based on our confident hope in a future resurrection with heavy lifeboat illustration.

Intro: For those of you who don’t normally attend church with us, I usually don’t dress this way for Sunday Morning Services. I get all dressed up twice a year for Sunday morning services, Easter and Christmas. Speaking of dressing up I spoke with a guy the other day who said he’s not dressing up ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lukewarm Passion: Figure The Trigger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2021

We live in a day of addictive behaviors... slowly people's passions fade and we have no accountability to correct the problem. We must get our fingers of our ears and start listening in our families.

LUKE WARM PASSION… FIGURE THE TRIGGER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE RECENTLY DID A STUDY ON ASSURANCE AND RE-ASSURANCE. You can find the study in my material. We live in stressful, fearful times… Our children, spouses and friends THOUGHT –BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS are driven by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 13:14-16, Psalm 27:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Me? Elijah Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 16, 2018

Sometimes, we make our own WHY ME moments, let's see how Elijah did so.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • At some point in your life, you will be hit with one of those WHY ME moments. • There will be times when these moments come out of nowhere, such as the case for Stephen and David. • There will be other times when you kind of do something that causes the WHY ME moment, such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But God . . . . .!

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

Dont ever let the Devil intimidate you again. You are in a Covenant relationship, cut in the Blood of Jesus Christ, your representative and your final sacrifice. And because of His sacrificial death, you are an heir of the promises and a joint heir in

But God . . . . . (Don’t ever let the Devil intimidate you again. You are in a Covenant relationship, cut in the Blood of Jesus Christ, your representative and your final sacrifice. And because of His sacrificial death, you are an heir of the promises and a joint heir with Christ. - - - ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

A Boundless Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 2, 2004

The coming of the Christ was the arrival into this hopeless world of a boundless hope all wrapped up in one wonderful life.

Sermon - November 28, 2004 - Advent I - “A Boundless Hope” THE PROBLEM: Proclamation I - Isaiah 8:18-22 18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion. 19 When men tell you to consult mediums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Shines Through Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 1, 2022

Out of the most desperate situations God is able to do a work of hope. The Messiah is a shoot from the stump of Jesse. From a stump God will raise up a ruler and king. Not just any king but the greatest the world will ever know, the Messiah, King Jesus.

In what way would you describe the almighty power of God? One way would be to picture a forest. A giant comes along something like “Paul Banyan” who walks through swinging a two sided axe and chops down trees with each swing. It would be like swinging a cycle in a field of wheat. The imagery is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Rain

Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 5, 2002

When life seems to be a steady, heavy burst of soul chilling rain, you may find yourself asking, where is the hope?

Hope In The Rain Psalm 27:13 (NAS) NAS “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” KJV “I would had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” NIV “I am still confident of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: The Hope Of A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 27, 2021

Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions as suffering, evil, limitations, and death.

Topic: The Hope of a Christian By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” Introduction: Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. All Scripture references (except where noted) is from the NASB.

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. A week ago last Friday, Mr. Merle (a prominent man in our congregation) went to be with Lord. We buried his earthy remains last Thursday. There was hope in that funeral service because Jesus said: John 14:19b … because I live, you will live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For My Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

The first of a five part series from 1 Peter that deals with how to find hope for our lives.

We live in a world that desperately needs some hope: • Hurricanes and earthquakes • Threat of terrorist attacks • Rising energy prices that threaten our economy and our own personal finances • Increasing crime • Bird flu pandemic In a world like that people look for hope in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For My Home Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith - The Lord Delivers Us From Evil (Covid-19)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 24, 2020

We are living in exciting times! Biblical Times NOW! In a time when darkness and despair has covered the globe, I am finding Joy, Happiness and Peace in GOD’s Salvation and take that fear to become FAITH

FROM FEAR TO FAITH - THE LORD DELIVERS THE RIGHTEOUS William Akehurst, HSWC The LORD’s Prayer: Matthew 6:9-13 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our (sins) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Isaiah 60:1-2, Hebrews 10:19-25, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational