Sermons on Hope In The Unseen:

I Know That My Redeemer Lives. What Hope This Sweet Sentence Gives!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2024

In the midst of being buried alive, we can have hope in the resurrection, as Job declares!

3.31.24 Job 19:23–27 (EHV) 23 Oh how I wish that my words were written down. Oh how I wish that they were inscribed in bronze, 24 that they would be engraved in rock forever with an iron tool and letters filled with lead. 25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Overflowing With Hope: Transformed By God's Power Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 2, 2024

In Romans 15:13, the apostle Paul offers a powerful prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to fill them with joy and peace as they trust in Him. Let us explore the depths of this scripture together and discover how we can experience the transformative power of hope in our lives.

Overflowing with Hope: Transformed by God's Power Romans 15:13 Introduction: Today we gather with hearts filled with expectation as we delve into the transformative message of Romans 15:13. In this verse, the apostle Paul offers a heartfelt prayer for believers, invoking the God of hope to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 28:7, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Week 1 - Go! And Hope In The God Of The Impossible - Luke 1:37 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025

Advent begins with HOPE—not wishful thinking, not optimism, but confident expectation that God will keep His promises.

Advent Week 1 - Go! And Hope in the God of the Impossible - Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION – ADVENT BEGINS WITH HOPE Advent is the season when the Church pauses to remember, reflect, and rejoice that God stepped into human history, wrapped Himself in flesh, and came to rescue us. Advent begins with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Luke 1:26-38, Genesis 18:14, Isaiah 9:2-7, Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26, John 1:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Funerals And A Famine Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 21, 2009

God is a specialist in the unfeasible, in the impractical, in the nonviable, in the unworkable, in the unthinkable, in the unimaginable, and, in the inconceivable.

We had been living in New Jersey for about three weeks and were wanting to try out different things to get the “East Coast” experience. We both grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and honestly, New Jersey was a complete mystery to us. Some friends recommended that we eat at a diner, for diners ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 13, 2010

The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 612, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit.

Supernatural Pt 1- Spiritual Warfare (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) First week of a series on the supernatural. Talk about- supernatural-how it fits into-natural world. Two common mistakes: 1. An over emphasis on the supernatural See the demonic in everything- a demon in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 13, 2010

The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 612, NLT). Join us as we study spiritual warfare, angels, demons and the Holy Spirit.

Supernatural Pt 1- Spiritual Warfare (from a sermon series by Craig Groeschel- Supernatural) First week of a series on the supernatural. Talk about- supernatural-how it fits into-natural world. Two common mistakes: 1. An over emphasis on the supernatural See the demonic in everything- a demon in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Give Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the power of faith, hope, and love through the story of the healing at the pool of Bethesda.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be exploring a wonderful piece of scripture from the book of John, chapter 5, verses 1-5. We're going to delve deep into the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the encouragement of love. As we gear up for this exploration, let's ponder upon a quote ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Topics: Perseverance

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 24, 2020

Oftentimes we don’t see God operating, but yet He is there; behind us, in front of us and on our left hand and right. God’s unseen hand guides and controls, tears down and builds up.

I Can’t See Him, But I Know He Is There SCRIPTURE: "Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Down Through The Years, The Lord Has Been Good To Me"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 15, 2003

If we take a personal inventory of the blessings of God we have recieved since we were born, we will say that "Down through the years, the Lord has been good to us."

25)I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. The opening words of this verse, in Psalm 37, could have been written by any of us - for they speak a truth that each of us knows all too well. “I have been young and now I’m old.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Saw You Different!

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 11, 2008

This message tells of GOD’S GRIEF, because He sees nothing but human wickedness of every kind,everywhere, at all times. GOD’S GRACE found Noah because of his righteous living and He liked what He saw in Noah thus, GOD’S GUIDANCE of Ark-building as His me

"GOD SAW THAT HUMAN EVIL WAS OUT OF CONTROL. PEOPLE THOUGHT EVIL, IMAGINED EVIL--EVIL, EVIL, EVIL FROM MORNING TO NIGHT. GOD WAS SORRY THAT HE HAD MADE THE HUMAN RACE IN THE FIRST PLACE; IT BROKE HIS HEART. GOD SAID,"I’LL GET RID OF MY RUINED CREATION, MAKE A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 6, 2010

All human strength fades, but our God is God Almighty. What hope and strength that name brings to us, just as it did to Abraham! A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him

Text: Genesis 17:1-5 Theme: El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him Season: Pentecost 2c -- God’s Names Date: June 6, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 22, 2020

When have you faced an obstacle that seemed impossible? Jesus raising Lazarus back to life teaches us to 1) Trust God's timing, 2) Trust God's heart, and 3) Trust God's might.

Dead Man Walking John 11:1-45 March 29, 2020 I got my sermon title from that phrase used to describe someone from Death Row heading to their execution. They are called “Dead Man Walking.” It’s an eerie title for someone who is moving invariably toward their death. However, in today’s ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Will You See Christ This Christmas?

Contributed by John Bartol on Dec 19, 2012

From the story of Simeon and Anna in Luke 2:21 – 40 we learn: never to lose faith in the promises of God; God only reveals himself to hearts that are open to receive him; we are not ready to die until we have met Christ as Savior and Lord..

Will You See Christ This Christmas? I want to turn our attention to a part of the biblical Christmas story which is seldom referred to but has a real message for us today. Luke 2:21-40 This beautiful part of the Christmas story centers around two people named Simeon and Anna. In verses 25-32 we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015

God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 20, 2021

1. Jesus came to fulfill God's promises to the Jews (vs. 8). 2. Jesus came so that all people could glorify God (vs. 8-11). 3. Jesus came to give us godly hope (vs. 12-13).

Great Reasons Why Jesus Came Down to Earth The Book of Romans Romans 15:8-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 20, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Let me remind you that in Romans 1-11, the Holy Spirit led Paul to give us a full explanation of the gospel. There Paul spelled out the truth about our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist