Sermons on Hope In Loss:

Hope For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Here’s a helpful way to remember the word providence: PRO is “before” and VIDEO is to “to see.” He’s seeing life happen in advance. You can even hear the word “provide” in the word Providence. Even in the worst of times, God is working for His children’s good and happiness.

Our nation’s first President had a different way of looking at life and you could see it in his very first inaugural address. Had you been in the relatively small crowd to hear Washington’s Inaugural address some 230 plus years ago, you would have been surprised at how visibly nervous Washington ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And The Little Child Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2021

A child, and especially the child Jesus, is above everything a sign of hope.

Monday of 3rd week in Easter Today’s Gospel is so brief that we might be tempted to overlook it, as we are often tempted to ignore a little child. But many commentators believe that when Jesus said that we must turn and become like this little child, he was pointing to Himself. Pope Benedict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Hebrews 10:23, Titus 3:6

Denomination: Catholic

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

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. All Scripture references (except where noted) is from the NASB.

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. A week ago last Friday, Mr. Merle (a prominent man in our congregation) went to be with Lord. We buried his earthy remains last Thursday. There was hope in that funeral service because Jesus said: John 14:19b … because I live, you will live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Love That Gives Hope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2023

God loves us so much that he gives us a doorway of hope. What kind of hope is that, and where do we find it?

In Europe, there’s something called “Lock Bridges”. They are bridges where young lovers will take padlocks, engrave their initials or messages on them, and then lock them onto a bridge in the city, throwing the keys in the river. There are 20 “Lock Bridges” all across the world, and in 2015 there ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Heavy Hearted

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2022

Hope and help for those who are burdened.

“Hope for the Heavy Hearted” Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

From Judgment To Hope

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

Zephaniah's purpose was to rattle the people of Judah from their sin and complacency and urge them to repentance and return to God.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction to come from God, but with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is stated seven times in the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gifts Of Christmas: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022

This Christmas celebrate with us as we unwrap the gifts of Christmas. Each week we'll unwrap something special: hope, love, joy and peace.

The Gifts of Christmas: Hope Scott Bayles, adapted from Outreach Blooming Grove Christian Church Christmas is a time of giving. And that means Christmas is a time of shopping. Ever since the wise men from the east showed up at the stable carrying gold, frankincense, and myrrh, people have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Christian Church

A Hope That Brings Life

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This message is for those who struggle with the moral decay of our nation. It is intended to remind us that we are not to conform to the world; but rather, we are to stand firm in the laws and statutes of the New Jerusalem.

St. Augustine wrote a book entitled the City of God, in which he discussed our identity with the holy city.(1) Throughout the Old and New Testaments, both Jews and Christians identified themselves with Jerusalem. Wherever they journeyed or resided, they did not consider themselves citizens of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Thou In God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Hope thou in God

Psalm 43 Hope thou in God 1. The Adversary Fought (1-2) i. His Desire - 1 Judge me, O God, and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Hope In A Hopeless World

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 14, 2024

Christian believers can have HOPE even in a HOPELESS World.

INTRODUCTION: Quote: “We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today? Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15, Proverbs 13:12, Titus 1:1-2, Colossians 1:27, Matthew 24:6-8, Romans 8:35-39, Psalm 65:5, Romans 5:1-5, Ephesians 2:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Hope Is In Heaven

Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 2, 2024

My hope is in Heaven because I have been raised with Jesus

A recent family vacation has me thinking about heaven. I was standing on a beautiful ocean shore that was paradise. It brought to mind the scene in Revelation around the throne, the glassy sea. The colors, the thunder and lightening. Being with family reminded that one day I will be reunited ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Colossians 3:1-4, Colossians 3:1, Colossians 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024

1 Corinthians 13 says, "Now abideth faith, hope, and love". Psalm 42:5, "Hope thou in God". You put your faith in some people, you'll often be disappointed. But you will never be disappointed when you put your faith in God.

Hope is God's gift to the believer. 1 Corinthians 13 says, "Now abideth faith, hope, and love". Say that with me. "Faith, hope, and love". David writes in Psalm 42:5, "Hope thou in God". You put your faith in some people, you'll often be disappointed. But you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

All That We Hope To Be Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 21, 2024

The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.

October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Romans 8:24-31, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran