Sermons on Hope Funeral:

Patience – Hope In Action: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The Blessed Hope

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Waiting for Jesus Power

Sermon 2 Peter 3:10-13 Looking for the Blessed hope Introduction: We learn here that this is Peter writing to the church at large and all believers everywhere for the purpose to warn Christians about false teachers and to exhort them to grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ. The president ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"God Provides Hope" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2007

Sermon 2 in a study in Hosea

“It will come about in that day that I will respond,” declares the LORD. “I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth, 22 And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and to the oil, And they will respond to Jezreel. 23 “I will sow her for Myself in the land. I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith, Peace, And Hope

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007

A Trinity Sunday Sermon on the Triune of Salvation

Have you ever noticed how many things in the Scripture and in life are put in to groups of three? Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; faith, hope, and charity, even celebrities seem to pass away in groups of three. The list goes on and on. Why do you think that is? Historically and religiously, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Our Anchor Of Hope Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Despite all the hardships we may have to endure, we have an anchor of hope. This message talks about the basis of that hope.

The last couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Staying Afloat in the Storms of Life. We’ve talked about how we all have to endure storms… times of upheaval… that come our way. Most of the time these storms are unexpected. They come upon us suddenly and we don’t have a whole lot of time to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007

**Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Absolute Hope

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

As we take a look around our world today, we can easily surmise that there simply is not much hope for people out there. As we consider the ongoing wars and battles being fought, the increase in violent crime, the proliferation of outright sin acted out r

Walking in Absolute Hope Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: The Corinthian church was filled with problems. There were divisions; sin was being tolerated; false doctrine abounded and even strange, fleshly practices were being openly practiced during their worship. Paul wrote this letter to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Battle

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

This psalm draws a picture of a raging battle. From David’s own words, we see that he is undergoing a tremendous battle. His life is wreaked with chaos and difficulty. Yet, as we read through it, we begin to see that even in the midst of the raging battle

Hope In The Midst of Battle Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: Are you struggling today? Do you feel your whole life is being wrecked by ongoing spiritual battles? Do you wish Satan would go pick on somebody else for a while? Do you need some inner peace and comfort? Do you wish you could just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2006

When hopelessness mounts and upsets feeble men, the presence of believers in their midst is not by chance, but God put them there for a purpose.

Hopelessness assaults human mind in many surprising ways and anyone who is caught unaware by its intimidating presence, his heart will melt helplessly like a block of ice in the heat of the day. Panic, blunders and emotional breakdown are negative results of being captured by this nerve-racking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation's Only Hope

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2006

Many people, Christians and non-Christians, have become discouraged in what they are seeing in the political process. Many are convincing themselves that it is not worth the trouble to participate in one of the greatest freedoms that God can give a natio

Turn your Bibles to the book Romans 13:1-2; 4-6 Title: A Nation’s Only Hope Theme: Leaders who are God Ordained to be a Blessing Introduction: The Word of God tells us a lot about governmental authority. Many people, Christians and non-Christians, have become discouraged in what they are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In A Strange Land

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 18, 2006

Many times in life we feel out of place. We are in a strange land. Our tendancy is to set down and cry, but if we will instead turn to Zion and pray and do what we can do, God will help us to thrive EVEN In a Strange Land. We’re not Beyond His Reach if we

Does anybody in here know what it’s like to FEEL OUT OF PLACE? I do.... One day a few years back....When I was working in the Retail Business.... We had driven to Memphis, TN for a Hardware Convention..... Bobby and Teresa were in their SUV leading the way..... .... and Debra and I were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Death And Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Easter Message

This morning we celebrate Easter; we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the tomb that could not hold him over 2000 years ago. Over the years, as with any religious holiday and observances, the reality and the significance of what we are celebrating can get lost in all of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finding Hope For The Future

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 11, 2006

A message on how to find hope & God’s faithfulness.

FINDING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE, WHEN THERE’S NO HOPE IN SIGHT Have you ever felt that the world was closing in on you? Have you ever felt that no matter what you did, no matter how much you tried and struggled to get ahead, or at least to keep your head above water, that it was hopeless? Have you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fortifying Our Hope

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 28, 2006

Hope based on the promises of God will see the saints through.

FORTIFYING OUR HOPE Text: 1Thess.1:1-6 Intro: Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all...as long as matters are very hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude [ trite ]; it is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a strength. ----G.K. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For An Alienated World Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. Today’s sermon shows God’s pursuit of us, even amidst our rebellion: His hope is given to those not deserving.

[This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. One of my earlier sermons, it is not a full manuscript. It is hoped that the introductory notes on the Promise in Genesis, and the sermon out line that follows, will aid in developing your own sermon series ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ