Sermons on Hope In Despair:

The Life Changing Power Of Godly Hope Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2016

1. Real hope is hungry to be holy (vs. 3, 5-7). 2. Real hope refuses to be satisfied with sin (vs. 4, 8). 3. Real hope is secure in the Savior (vs. 9). 4. Real hope is led by love (vs. 10).

The Life Changing Power of Godly Hope 1 John 3:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John Grayson Baptist Church - January 24, 2016 (Revised December 25, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that the Apostle John was a very old man by the time he wrote this letter. Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah And Elizabeth – A Story Of Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

Advent is the good news that there is hope regardless of your situation

Most of you are probably familiar with the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The movie begins with George Bailey about to commit suicide in Bedford Falls, New York on Christmas Eve in 1945. As the prayers of his friends are heard in heaven an angel apprentice named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Hope You're Right

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Who really is God, and how do we really get to heaven? Questions answered by the Bible.

It was January 1st, and I was on the edge of my seat. I was watching what was happening, and I was cheering loudly. Well, not out loud - I’m not a yelling kind of a guy, if you know me. But in my mind, I was cheering loudly, and I was on the edge of my seat. It was New Year's Day. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The second in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the prosperity of Joseph, the purity of Joseph, and the punishment of Joseph.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/25/2014 Yesterday we held a funeral luncheon here at the church for Coy Weller’s brother, who passed away earlier this week. I want to thank Jami and everyone who helped out with that. It’s such ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The third in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph tended, toiled, and trusted while waiting in prison for God to act.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/1/2014 ILL. Before James Garfield became President of the United States, he was the principle of Hiram College in Ohio. One day, an affluent father once asked him if a particular course of study could be ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

The last in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon reveals that Joseph is finally remembered, rewarded, and reconciled. Lots of application and illustrations.

Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/8/2014 ILL. A husband noticed that his wife was under a lot of pressure lately and she called him at work to tell him she was having a bad day, so he decided to do something he’d never done before. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: *other

Building And Hoping In The House Built On Rock Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2013

we need knowledge, we need truth, because without these we cannot stand firm, we cannot move forward.

Thursday of the First Week of Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei We need a strong city, with gates open to all who have faith, gates of righteousness through which we may enter, praising the Lord. To accomplish this, the most important task of life, we need to do more than stand in church saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

A Hopeful Preparation: Advent Week #2 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 4, 2013

If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace.

A HOPEFUL PREPARATION SERMON #2 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 3:1-12 & ISAIAH 11:1-10 Big Idea: If we restrict or restrain the entry of God into our lives, we cannot help but limit the power of God’s grace. ADVENT INTRO Advent is the season of waiting leading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

“hope The Anchor Of Our Soul

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 21, 2013

Hope is what keeps us steady in our lives. Look at the story of Elijah and see how he losted hope because of one person telling him that she would kill him.

What ever happened to hope Part 2 “Hope The Anchor Of Our Soul” Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 LivingBible Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Peace, Joy, Hope And Power

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2013

A sermon on Romans 15:13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's Romans Commentary Volume 2, pg. 432-434

HoHum: A wise man once said, “Few are atheists in theory, but many are such in their feelings. They are hopeless because they are godless.” The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel. Haven’t read the book, but how many of us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Give A Defense For Your Hope

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013

We're supposed to be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is within us. But how are we to go about that? Using Paul's defense in Acts 26 we'll lay the ground work for sharing your hope with others.

In Acts 26:1-23, the apostle Paul is standing before King Agrippa and makes a compelling defense for the hope that was in him (Acts 26:1 ESV, 21:6; 1 Peter 3:15). As we read his defense (or sermon if you will,) we’ll learn some valuable tips that will help us all in presenting a defense for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: *other

Hope When A Loved One Dies

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014

What's the world missing? Hope. Jesus gives us hope in the most hopeless of situations - death.

Chapel Monday Nov 10 I'm starting to wonder if one of the Devil's ultimate goals is that you would have no hope. The reason I'm starting to wonder this is because our culture is showing more and more evidence of being a place where people have no hope. We have money, we have technology, we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Hope Because Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hopeless case? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:19 (Amplified Bible) 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal