Sermons on Hope In Difficult Times:

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 4, 2009

Brief message preached at beginning of week of Prayer for North American Missions after testimony from a NAMB missionary.

Introduction: Like we’ve been discussing the last few weeks, it is so easy for us to get bogged down in what is going on around us, we can, like the old adage says, “Miss the forest through the trees.” What that means is we live in a world full of lost people and don’t seem to see that we live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Comes From Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 15th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#15] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM JESUS Nehemiah 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue in our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. The most familiar of these is John 3:16, which sums up this sermon very well. John ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

Enough Hope In God To Sing Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 8, 2000

A textual espository sermon calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them and challenging individuals to choose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope.

Topic: Hope Theme: Hope in God’s Care Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to base their hope in His care for them. Response: Individuals will chose a song to sing every day this week as an expression of their hope in God. INTRODUCTION: Karen was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Promotion Time

Contributed by James Turner on Mar 12, 2001

Three areas God has impressed on my church in which hwe is ready to cause a promotion - Finances, Revival, Salvation of Souls.

It’s Promotion Time Psalm 75:6- For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another. I. It’s promotion time! A. Promotion does not come from the north, the south, the east or the west. 1. Promotion does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part - Time Love

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 27, 2001

A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO A GROWING PROBLEM WITH BELIEVERS OF ALL WALKS AND DENOMINATIONS.

PART - TIME LOVE I CORINTHIANS 13:4 - 8 INTRODUCTION To understand the applicable text and it’s significance we must first clarify the correct nature of love and its definition. What is love? Love Is defined as: (A) An intense affectionate concern for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is No Time To Diet

Contributed by Kim Beckwith on Dec 9, 2006

Christmas theme focused on feasting on more than the physical.

November 26, 2006 CHRISTMAS IS NO TIME TO DIET I thought that song would be especially appropriate for today since most of us here have had to let out our belts from all the Thanksgiving eating this past week. It’s certainly not the usual type of special music we have here, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

The Helper In Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 20, 2025

Psalm 54 reminds us that when betrayal and trouble surround us, our sure refuge is the Helper who never fails.

Title: The Helper in a Time of Trouble Text: Psalm 54 Introduction: A Desperate Situation Brothers and sisters, have you ever felt the sting of betrayal? Have you ever found yourself in a situation where those you thought were on your side, your own countrymen, your own neighbors, suddenly turned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Full Time Christian

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don't really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I'm going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I'm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2013

Paul explains that returning to the Law is not a step toward maturity, but a step backwards to childhood.

Introduction: A. Children love to answer the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” 1. I read an online article where the writer asked a 2010, a preschool class the question about what they wanted to be when they grew up and here are some of their answers: “When I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Get Training

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

As christians we need to train for godliness.

Time to get training 1 Timothy 4:1-10 (NIV) 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Seed Time/Harvest

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Apr 19, 2011

Seed time/harvest, but what happens between those two times. Faith. You

“Seed Time/Harvest” Intro (Genesis 8:22) “While the earth remaineth (exist) seed time harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” After the great flood, the Lord spoke to Noah. He told him to let every creature that creeps to go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope From An Empty Tomb

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 4, 2007

What does the Resurrection? It does have meaning. It means HOPE. The resurrection of Jesus offers hope to all.

HOPE From An Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-20 Years ago there was a valley in New England that was going to be dammed up for a hydro-electric plant. There was a small town in the bottom of the valley, and that town fell into disrepair. Someone asked why? The answer came back "If there is no HOPE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Might Have Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2001

how Paul worked for unity in Rome so they could grow in Scriptures and have hope of salvation

December 9, 2001 Romans 15:4-13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Its Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on May 3, 2008

90% of people become Christians because personal Evangelism. This series equips and challenges the church in sharing their faith with others.

Personal Evangelism IV “It’s Harvest Time” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest, allow me to say thank you for worshiping with us. Profession: “This is my Bible, God’s Holy Word, it is a …” Looking at the news, the threat of World War III, the rising cost of gasoline, the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God