Sermons on Hope In The Storm:

Lesson 2: Thanksgiving For Their Faith, Hope, And Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2018

Paul’s thanksgiving becomes unconventional because of his insertion of “God”: he is giving a genuine thanks to the one true God, not making a casual reference to whatever the gods were in Thessalonica, at the time.

4/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 2: THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE (1Th 1:2-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (NIV) 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Turn To God When You Need Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 18, 2021

Whether your life feels dark as night or has moments of darkness, we all want to find more light in our lives.

TURN TO GOD WHEN YOU NEED HOPE Isaiah 9:2-7 Introduction Something new I learned this week is that there are three levels of twilight - whether you are talking about dusk or dawn. The levels relate to the position of the sun to horizon. -Civil Twilight - there is still enough natural light for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Our Hope Consist In? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021

Without God in the world we have no hope. When we come to know God as a true and present and living reality in our lives, we receive the gift of hope.

Monday of 2nd week in Advent What was the hope of the man with the paralyzed limbs? What was the hope of the men who in their faith and love let him down into the room where Jesus was? At first glance, the only thing they seemed to want was a healing touch, a friend once more able to walk. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Luke 5:17-26, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

Peace is a sham without justice, mercy and love.

Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus says “peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” That is His gift of love to us. The Gospel message suggests that I ask you: “how many of you love Jesus?” Please raise your hands. [wait for show of hands] Good, because in the end that means “how many of you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 15:1-29, Daniel 3:17-18, John 2:5

Denomination: Catholic

Never Lose Hope, Never Give Up

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2019

no matter what happens to you, remember that God is always there

NEVER LOSE HOPE, NEVER GIVE UP Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, 'Get justice for me from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal

What Does The Bible Say About Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Hope

What Does the Bible Say About Hope Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"hope And Restoration For A Hopless People"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 24, 2019

The message shares with us that our God restores hope to us that are at times hopeless.

Isaiah 55:1-9 Hope and Restoration for a Hopeless People 1. This part of the readings found in Isaiah offers a vision of hope and restoration to a nation suffering in Babylonian exile. This book is even sometimes called “Second Isaiah,” • The date of the writings is near the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Living Hope! - 1 Peter 1:3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 25, 2024

How would a half billion dollar inheritance affect the way you feel, think, and act? We have been given a far greater inheritance than that.

1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Hope In God! - 1 Peter 1:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 29, 2024

Hope is when you turn your attention from some small bad news to some big good news. It is central to the Christian life and it is a Christian duty (with grace comes responsibility). But it is hard to do.

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13

Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025

Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Romans 8:28-31, Psalm 56:4, Matthew 5:10, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Easter: "we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 27, 2020

We say it, just like the 2 disciples on the way to Emmaus. Jesus 1) opens the conversation, 2) opens the Scriptures, and 3) opens our eyes. Jesus is alive, and our hope is alive!

EASTER: “WE HAD HOPED…” --Luke 24:13-35 On a Sunday, about 2000 years ago, 2 disciples were walking down the road. It might have been 2 men, or a man and wife. They were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus, about 7 miles. It was a walk of despair, for their hopes and dreams were gone. Read Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope That Does Not Disappoint (May 26, 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

We all need peace. We all need hope. Without faith in God, we lack both hope and peace. Without peace, we cannot persevere.

HOPE THAT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT Text: Romans 5:1 -5 “A woman who lives far beyond her three score and ten years had been in the habit of having a birthday party every year. Her friends and relatives always remembered her with little gifts, which were usually in the form of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lion Of Judah: Conquering The Enemy And Finding Hope Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023

A message of hope and victory found in the Lion of Judah.

The Lion of Judah: Conquering the Enemy and Finding Hope Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today I want to share with you a message of hope and victory found in the Lion of Judah. In the midst of life's battles and struggles, we can take courage and find strength in knowing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Timothy 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War On Principles & The Hope In Our Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values.

We live in a culture where really, values are passe. You aren't allowed to have values. Morality, principles are scorned by the media, ignored by academia, dismissed in politics, and mocked by Hollywood. Especially for young people, if you have values your a loser. If you carry a Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Turning Pain Into Purpose And Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 18, 2025

Trust God in suffering, find strength in weakness. Use experiences to help others by Seeking God's guidance.

Discover how biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, David, Paul, and Job turned their struggles into triumphs. Have you ever felt like your pain is overwhelming, and you don't know how to move forward? You're not alone. Many people in the Bible faced incredible challenges, yet they found a ...read more