Sermons on Hope In The Unseen:

I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

Our present hope can only be found by again pledging our allegiance to the Lamb of God.

INTRO Two Hundred and Thirty Four years ago this day our founding fathers – and the great men and women of the 13 Colonies, declared loudly to King George their intention to live as a free people under the flag of a new nation – a nation rooted upon the Freedoms found in God through His ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:18

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Serves As A Better Guide Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 22, 2012

Jesus has gone before us, on our behalf, and provided a hope for the soul that is firm and secure.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS IS A BETTER GUIDE HEBREWS 5:11 – 6:20 Big Idea: Jesus has gone before us, on our behalf and provided a hope for the soul that is firm and secure. Supporting Scripture: Old Testament: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm: Psalm 37:1-9, 30-31 Epistle: Hebrews 6:19-20 Gospel: John ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

IN A YEAR WHERE SHADOWS HAVE HUNG OVER THE WORLD, CHRISTMAS BRINGS WITH IT FRESH PROMISES OF HOPE.

There's A Song in the Air I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day  Year 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday.  February 1 -- Danish-Prussian War 57,000 Austrian and Prussian troops cross the Eider River into Denmark.  February 17 -- American Civil War: The tiny Confederate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Divine Disciplines For Financial Health - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Stewardship over our finances is very importanct to God and to those that are looking to Christian for guidance and hope.

“Divine Disciplines for Financial Health” - Pt 1 of 2   Date: Oct. 22, 2006 PPHC – A.M. Service     Why do we need lessons on finances in the church today? Christ taught more on financial management than on any other subject. Sixteen (16) of His thirty-eight (38) parables deal with money management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gift Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007

The first Christmas gave us the greatest gift we could ever hope for, Jesus

The Greatest Gift Galatians 4:4-5 December 9, 2007 Morning Worship Introduction Pastor Clifford S. Stewart of Louisville, Kentucky, sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here’s how he recalls the experience: "They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Can We Believe In Grace? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God promises many gifts of grace to sustain hope while we struggle with suffering and sin.

Scripture Introduction God’s people often worry whether they remain safe and secure in his favor. When you first came to Jesus, you probably knew only confidence. Your experience of grace was overwhelmingly positive and you wondered that anything could dim the dazzle of his beauty. As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Lives Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009

The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 11 - Matthew 9:32-38 - That's When Miracles Happen! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 30, 2010

No-one is beyond hope. No-one is beyond reach. No-one is beyond compassion.

Part 11 - Matthew 9:32-38 - THAT'S WHEN MIRACLES HAPPEN! I've been reading a book by Francine Rivers lately about an old woman called Leota who loves the Lord and has an amazing impact upon the lives of other people in her life, yet is rejected and hated by her own daughter, Eleanor. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smyrna: The Persecuted Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 23, 2008

The letter to the church of Smyrna gives us hope when persecution and suffering come our way.

Smyrna: Persecuted Church Revelation 2:8-11 Intro As we continue our look at the seven churches in the book of Revelation tonight, I want us to take a look at the church of Smyrna. The church at Smyrna was a church under pressure, a suffering church, a church under tremendous persecution. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2016

The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 2:1-5 shows us a glorious future.

Scripture Today is the First Sunday of Advent. This year’s Old Testament Scripture Readings for the Season of Advent are taken from Isaiah. So, I have decided to preach from these Scripture Readings. I am calling this series of messages, “Advent in Isaiah.” God called Abram out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Verse Of Second Corinthians That Speaks Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Feb 18, 2016

An inspirational message that reveals the character of God and the hope of relating to him in the fullness of who he is.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Quote the verse of Second Corinthians which speaks of all three members of the trinity. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I Corinthians 13:14 Purpose: An inspirational message ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Christmas Carol Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 17, 2019

In Jesus we have healing of our past, help in our present and hope in our future

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Today we are continuing in our series Christmas at the Movies. We are looking at popular Christmas movies and looking for biblical truth in them. The book A Christmas Carol was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Encouragement When Sharing The Gospel Goes Poorly Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 9, 2018

Some hopeful words for those struggling with the rejection that sometimes happens when we witness for Christ.

AN INEVITABLE CHALLENGE: Ministry is uncertain. - 2 Corinthians 2:12-13. - We don’t know all the details, but these verses indicate some good and some bad. A HOPEFUL TRUTH: The Kingdom is always advancing. - 2 Corinthians 2:14a – “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Carnal Mind Has Declared War With God.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

The carnal mind is vile and wicked and is at enmity with God and unless sinners come to Christ there is no hope for them.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:7 "Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that the carnal mind is vile and wicked and because of this it is at enmity with a God of infinite truth and ...read more

Anticipating Christ's Return

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 9, 2019

The second coming of Christ gives us hope for eternity and encouragement to live holy here and now.

ANTICIPATING CHRIST'S RETURN Text: 1 Jn 2:28-3:3 Introduction 1. Illustration: Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ’s first advent, so both testaments are filled ...read more

Denomination: Methodist