Sermons on Hope In Christ:

Hope

Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 9, 2003

This message deals with the source and power of hope in our lives.

I can remember as a young boy saying prayer for the family one Thanksgiving meal. In my prayer I included the phrase, "Dear God, I sure hope the Oakland Raiders make it to the Superbowl." I learned that wasn’t really appropriate. As I grew, I also learned that real hope is not the kind of hope I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brought Hope

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

Jesus had to come to bring us Healing, Obedience, Peace, and Eternal life. Jesus came and brought us HOPE.

Jesus Brought HOPE INTRODUCTION Last Lord’s Day we examined the text of Luke 24 which records the discussion of Jesus with the disciples traveling on the road to Emmaus where He says in verse 26: “Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" In our lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Empty" Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus raised on the 3rd day and brought us at least 3 'empty' hopes...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 28, 2013 Date Preached: March 31, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Empty Hope of Easter Sermon Text: Luke 23:50-24:49 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Jesus Loves You! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2011

In Mark 16:1-7, we see 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father’s Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

There are many different reasons by people come to corporate worship on Easter Sunday. For some, they are dragged by their parents or spouses. Some come to have questions answered, others to just find out what the whole thing is about. There are some that come out of genuine reverence and worship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

God Is In The Business Of Hope

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 9, 2020

So many things in life are up in the air or on hold or have been canceled because of COVID-19. We need the kind of hope that comes from God through Jesus Christ. I believe the absolute best thing I can do for you today is to point you towards hope!

GOD IS IN THE BUSINESS OF HOPE VARIOUS PASSAGES #Easter2020 INTRODUCTION… https://www.funny-jokes-quotes-sayings.com/funny-easter-quotes.html A Sunday school teacher was asking her six-year-olds about the meaning of Easter. “Children,” she said, “Do you know why we celebrate Easter?” A little girl ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:18-20, Psalm 33:17-22, Romans 5:2-8, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For A Broken World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 3, 2022

The Root of Jesse will unite and heal everything in this world that has been broken and separated. Those who once were aggressive, hostile, and violent will live together in the harmony that only Christ can give.

When you look around the world, you see there’s a lot going wrong. People who don’t care at all about God are thriving. The tide of our culture is rushing quickly toward dangerous places. Just go to the public library, or onto Netflix or YouTube, and you’re confronted with many godless values. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Hope

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 6, 2024

The purpose of this text is to press upon our minds and hearts His desire for us to have "full assurance of hope until the end" to hold on to our hope in Him and not to drift away from Him.

Hebrews 6:13-19 (NKJV) “This Hope” October 6, 2024 I. The Confirmation of Hope (God made a Promise to Abraham that should give us hope) The purpose of this text is to press upon our minds and hearts His desire for us to have "full assurance of hope until the end" to hold on to our hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hope

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Dec 25, 2009

Hope for the great things of God

Romans 15:13 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 Holy Spirit. Our God is a God of hope. Hope here is an attitude of confidently looking forward to what is good and beneficial an expectation of good things. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

As Christians we can see the world physically decaying and spiritually degenerating with this sin. However, we do not need to be pessimistic, because we have a blessed hope. Brighter days indeed lie ahead for the whole creation.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the affect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water, and found that within an hour they had all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 29, 2002

A sermon looking at the theme of Hope in the OT, and how it kept the Jews going. The NT fulfillment of that hope. But how We, in NT era, still Hope for - a) Here and now, b) His coming, and c) Heaven

Hope. Roms 15:4-13 WBC Sun 1 Dec 2003 pm Intro This is the first Sunday in advent. Traditionally in advent look at: - JTB, ¡§the forerunner¡¨ Preparing the way - Christ¡¦s second coming. Judgement But this Sunday it is traditional to look at ¡¥the advent hope¡¦. But, first- let me show you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 3, 2008

5th Sunday in Lent Sermon The raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to him, saying, "Lord, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 24, 2025

This is a simple (unfinished) sermon on Romans 12:12.

I thought this morning about being a young child in the store shopping with my mom. I remember walking through the clothes racks and letting the clothes brush against my face playing some game alone with my imagination. I remember going to the mall with them and walking through the old Target store ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 28, 2018

Our hope is in His comfort. Our hope is in His preparation. Our hope is in His presence.

Advent: HOPE Isaiah 40:1-5 Advent ( Latin adventus, Greek parousia) : appearing, arrival or official visit. Romans 15:13 Psalm 33:20-22 Isaiah 40:31 Our hope is in His comfort vv.1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 If God’s comfort is not enough for you, then no one else’s will be either. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 16, 2023

What s this hope that Christians have through Jesus? How is it we live in hope, that have a hope for the future, that we have hope to share with the world?

Hope Read Psalm 42. I’ve had a few things to celebrate this week it was good to come home from Mosgiel on Wednesday morning and catch up with Janaki (daughter) the team here at the Corps after the trip south. We had caught up with Louis (son), Hannah (daughter-in law) and Sophia ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Jeremiah 29:11, Deuteronomy 31:6, Matthew 28:20, Psalm 42:1-11, 1 Timothy 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

There Is Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:7-10

Topics: Chosen, Hardened