Sermons on Hope In Loss:

Living A Resurrected Hope (Living Hope) Resurrection Sunday

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022

The disciples thought their hope of seeing their Savior was already gone after Jesus died. But their hopes were soon resurrected after seeing Jesus. Let us all continue to testify that living hope is within us through this exhortation.

Intro: Good morning and welcome to our Resurrection Sunday as we celebrate our Lord Jesus’ resurrection. This is the first time after 2 years of pandemic that we are gathered here today to celebrate God’s goodness. For some this season is their time to enjoy vacation with their families and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Hope To Love Others (A Loving Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How should we love others despite of an angry and vicious world around us? How can we have hope to love others just as God love them? May this exhortation give us the attitude towards loving and caring others for God.

Intro: This month is considered to be the love month of the year since we are celebrating Valentine’s Day every February and so everybody wanted to feel that love is in the air. Though for us Christian, this feeling or emotions of love should not be felt during this time only but in every day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Abiding Presence

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000

Encouragement for those suffering from loss of loved ones, or loss of a dream.

Mankind has struggled with many things. Probably the most difficult of these is adversity. Every since Adam and Eve were cast from the garden, mankind has faced adversity. It has come in many different ways and in many different forms. But regardless of the method, the struggle is just as real. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Latter Years Of King David: Victories, Lust, Betrayal, & Hope

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 25, 2021

David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely persecuted and hated by Saul.

"How the mighty have fallen!" David cried out in tears and bitter pain and sorrow, as he must’ve looked upon the bodies of Saul and his son Jonathan. David composed a great song of regret and sorrow at the loss of these great men, despite the fact that David had been so severely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:18-20, 2 Samuel 6:16-23, 2 Samuel 7:8-16, 2 Samuel 11:26-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 4, 2013

Naomi returns to Bethlehem despondent and embittered by sorrow and loss. What she fails to see, is what we often miss as well – that God is already at work behind the scenes!

Running On Empty - Ruth 1:19-22 - February 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #3 As some of you will know, I have a sister. She lives in Calgary, and has a growing family of her own, so we don’t see each other very often – certainly not as ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: *other

Help Me God, I'm Sad Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 17, 2022

Sadness almost always accompanies loss. We all feel sad sometimes. The scripture that deals with sadness the most, and in the most agonizing way, is the book of Lamentations written by the prophet Jeremiah.

8-25-13 (Revised 10-16-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M SAD! Lamentations 3:19-58 This morning, we are going to be taking a look at the book of Lamentations which has the sad lamentings of the prophet Jeremiah. Have you ever had to pray, “Help me God, I'm sad”? The actress, Brooke Shields, has ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 5, 2018

Eulogy and interment service for a faithful brother in the Lord. To offer hope and comfort for the family during the time of their loss of a father, husband, son and brother. For the saint, there is a greater hope in death; than in life.

PART I INTRODUCTION Eulogy Remarks Welcome to this “going home celebration, of Brother Somebody.” At this time I offer my sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to all here present, in this assembly. To Somebody’s wife (Her Name), his children (sons and daughters) and grandchildren, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21, John 14:1-3, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrecting Your Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2003

The resurrection of the dead is one of the key foundations for the hope of those who believe in Jesus!

Resurrecting Your Hope 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Introduction In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph. He didn’t profess to be a born-again Christian, but it seems he must have been influenced by Paul’s teaching of the resurrection of the body. Here’s what he wrote: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

Reason For The Hope Within

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003

This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

Hope And Help In God

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

"HOPE AND HELP IN GOD"

"HOPE AND HELP IN GOD" IN GOD IS MY SALVATION AND MY GLORY THE ROCK OF MY STRENGTH AND MY REFUGE,IS MY GOD. (1)GOD IS MY SALVATION; SALVATION CAN NOT BE BOUGHT NOR EARNED:IT IS GOD’S GIFT TO YOU AND ME BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (EPH. 2:8-9) GOD GAVE HIS ONLY SON JESUS CHRIST TO DIE ON THE CROSS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Hope They Lose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Stubborn Saints". This sermon looks at serving God with the right motives.

Sunday Evening January 26, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Stubborn Saints” (#3) I HOPE THEY LOSE Jonah 3:1-4:11 Introduction: 1. As we watch the Super Bowl, most people have chosen a team in which they hope wins. The motives for each person wanting a particular team to win are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope And Love

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 19, 2003

The church tries all sorts of gimmicks to quell falling numbers, but God simply wants us to get back to the basics... Faith, Hope and Love.

Faith, hope and love. In AD 50 Corinth was one of the most important cities, commercially of the day, controlling much of the shipping between the East and the West. It was a city heavily steeped in Greek culture, its idolatry and immorality. Paul established the Church, after spending 18 months ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 3 John 13:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Love And Hope Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Three important words of the gospel are explored along with corresponding works

INTRODUCTION Charles Trentham has a chapter in his book on Colossians entitled, “The Three Greatest Words in the Gospel.” What three words do you suppose he means? Let’s guess. Clues: All three words have only one syllable, two of the three words are 4 letter words. The other word has 5 letters. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Believer's New Hope Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

We will look at the New Hope that is available to all who "truly" trust in the Lord Jesus Christ especially with all the "Hopelessness" that Satan shows in our present age.

Believer’s have “New Hope” New Hope for Christians New Hope for Creation NCBC, 5/16/04, Romans 8:18-25 We live in a land in which many of our inhabitants feel “hopeless”. Amazing with all the prosperity that is seen all around our “Great Land”, yet Alaska leads our country in alcoholism, teen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist