Sermons on Hope In The Cross:

Hope For An Alienated World Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. Today’s sermon shows God’s pursuit of us, even amidst our rebellion: His hope is given to those not deserving.

[This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. One of my earlier sermons, it is not a full manuscript. It is hoped that the introductory notes on the Promise in Genesis, and the sermon out line that follows, will aid in developing your own sermon series ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent: Hope Is On The Way Series

Contributed by John Delozier on Dec 4, 2006

Week one of advent starts with the message that in the birth of Christ, in his life, death, and resurrection--Hope Enters the Word & As it was then it remains today "Hope is on the Way"

Introduction: If I may indulge you with a quick grammar lesson this morning, I would like to look at the dictionary definition of the word hope. I want to draw your attention to what this word means when it is used as a noun instead of a verb. I need you to go all the way back to elementary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisemen Still Hope

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 18, 2006

A look at the JOURNEY of the Wise Men. The gifts wait till Epiphany

Bob Chooljain built a nativity scene for their yard more than 30 years ago. "I did it when my boys were younger," he said. "It’s something we kind of did together." Eight years ago one of the Wise Men were stolen and December 8th it was Jesus who was kidnapped. The strange thing is that in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Hope Alive

Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on May 10, 2007

To encourage believers not to lose hope no matter their circumstance.

Rev. D. Joseph May 4, 2007 Text: Jer. 17:7; Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. Topic: Keep Hope Alive INTRODUCTION Contrary to popular belief, Jesse Jackson did not coined the saying: ‘keep hope alive.’ The Bible has been admonishing and encouraging ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Baptist

Patience – Hope In Action: Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

From Suffering To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007

When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope: The Chosen, Rock Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2007

Self Help gurus? Forget about it. You can’t make it happen, only God can and more than that you are chosen, elected by the foreknowledge of God - Amen brother!

There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a magnificent throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to wonder what happened to the previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope. It Is Not Over Until.... Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2007

Hope. Not that sappy Oprah kind, but the biblical kind. The kind that says: In spite of the circumstances that surround you, God will hold hope for you, And beyond any explanation possible there will be joy.

This is a wonderful passage. There is so much that is packed in to these few words. I don’t know about you, but the first thing that jumps out at me is verse 8 – Place your finger there – and let’s look at it again…I see Peter, as he is writing this statement, saying it with….shock and awe. 8 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way That Leads To Hope

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Reason For Our Hope

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 2, 2005

What is the reason for your hope. Are you relying on God to carry you through or are you counting on the false hopes of the world to carry you through?

"A REASON FOR OUR HOPE" INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Peter 3:15, we find Peter giving the following command: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;" 2. Here we learn that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Heaven: Stephen Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2005

Stephen did not despair as they dragged him from the Sanhedrin to a place outside the city. He did not despair as they left their coats with a man named Saul so they could stone him. He did not despair as the stones began to beat his body. Why? Becaus

THE HOPE OF HEAVEN: STEPHEN ACTS 7:54-8:3 INTRODUCTION... Beauty and the Beast One of my wife’s favorite movies of all time is Disney’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ which came out in the early 90s. The story centers around a young woman named Belle and her experiences with the Beast. The story begins ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

A sermon telling us of the hope we have in the Lord Jesus; to not despair or give up, but to persevere and keep our focus on the hope of Him. (Another sermon I did from one I found on Sermon Central.)

There have been many prestigious people throughout the years who have been atheists, but have come to the Lord and ended up saying and doing great things that helped others see Jesus more clearly. Malcolm Muggeridge was a British journalist who was an atheist. He was so good, that he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: *other

Hope In Times Of Despair

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 7, 2005

This sermon is a good one for times of national or local tragady it teaches that even in times of trouble there is still hope in the Lord.

Hope In Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-24 Jeremiah was a prophet just before and during the first part of Israel’s captivity by Babylon. Jeremiah was known as the Weeping Prophet. He was doing and saying all that God told him to do and to say and no one was listening. They turned to the false ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure And Steadfast Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2006

Can we have a sure and steadfast hope in a mad word?

Hebrews 6 teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love v10 • Diligence and perseverance vv 11-12 We have looked at these previously and the end of the chapter goes on to talk about hope. This should be a key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist