Sermons on Hope Incarnate:

Hope For A Hopeless Mess Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2014

Our Past, Shame, The Holy Spirit, Our Testimony

John 4:4-26 (p. 741) May 18, 2014 Introduction: [Brennan Manning tells a story in “Lion and Lamb” of a recent convert to Jesus who was approached by an unbelieving friend. His friend’s first statement: “So you’ve been converted to Christ?” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope On The Threshing Floor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2013

Having found refuge under the wings of the God of Israel, Ruth is now hoping to find refuge under the wings of a godly man. She who was once far from God has now become a member of the family of God and becomes a picture for us of salvation and redemptio

Hope on the Threshing Floor - Ruth 3:1-9 - March 10, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #7 This morning we continue in our series on Ruth which I’ve called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” This is the seventh message ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9

Denomination: *other

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2013

This sermon deals with the hope we find in Christ when we lose some of the things we treasure the most. It looks at the Shunnamite woman and her relationship to Elisha.

Hope Has Come Glenville 3/15/2013 2 Kings 4:8-17 1 Peter 1:3-9 Each week it seems as though somebody has taken another person’s life in an argument, a drug deal, or a robbery. We have the debate going on in Congress over gun control on who should have background checks and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 29, 2013

The resurrection gives us a REAL hope that can only be found in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP-Amistad • SLIDE #1 • Today we are here together to celebrate an empty tomb! We are not here to morning a death, but rather to celebrate a life! • We are here to celebrate our resurrected Savior Jesus Christ! • In the movie clip these slaves ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter - The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 1, 2013

It is God's desire to give man a new life, a living hope and an eternal inheritance in heaven.

We are all searching for something. We are searching for meaning and purpose to life. Some are searching for fun and pleasure, others fame and status. • We look for friends, to give us companionship. We crave for things, to fill our sense of void. We run after money, so that we can get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Empty" Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus raised on the 3rd day and brought us at least 3 'empty' hopes...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 28, 2013 Date Preached: March 31, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Empty Hope of Easter Sermon Text: Luke 23:50-24:49 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Jesus Loves You! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your No Is Her Hope

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014

My no was not only my hope, my no was my ability to continue to do what God’s called me to do, to be a rescuer, not one who consistently needed to be rescued.

My name is Jimmy Seibert, and I am the Head Pastor who has the absolute joy and privilege of getting to be a part of the incredible team that is here in Waco. This morning I want to share a message that has been on my heart for years. I have glanced at it over the years at different times. If there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has given a living hope, an eternal inheritance and an enduring faith.

1 Peter 1:3-9 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Job 31:24-28, James 1:2-4, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter, The Gospel Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 19, 2022

The great question of the Resurrection is not whether it really happened - it did — and the evidence is overwhelming, so that’s not the question. Instead, the great question of the resurrection is - now what?

TITLE: EASTER, THE GOSPEL OF HOPE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 One of the great disparities between the first Easter and our Easter today is that today Easter has become that time when we as Christians at least appear to have everything together — and that’s not a bad thing - this is just part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For A New Year Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Intro A. There is a poignant scene in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, where Jesus is carrying His cross down the Via Dolorosa. Upon seeing Mary, His mother, Jesus says, “Look, mother, I am doing a new thing.” B. For us, every day is a new thing, but some days have more importance than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:6, John 1:14, John 8:58, John 10:30, Romans 8:29, John 1:1-3, Romans 11:33-36, Revelation 22:13, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 2:19, John 5:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Hope In A Groaning World

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Our HOPE in a frustrated creation: God promises to redeem creation, God adopts us as his children, the Holy Spirit gives us a taste of our glorious future.

HOPE IN A GROANING WORLD—Romans 8:14-27 On the World Frustration Index, what do you think the current level is? Actually, the World Frustration Index is fictional; I made it up. But if there were such a thing, what level would we be at? ***For 2020: Pretty high! We have been stuck inside for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-27, Romans 8:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 12, 2020

Pastor John shows how God can even use suffering to develop a rock-solid hope and faith.

Finding Hope in Suffering Romans Series CCCAG March 15th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 5:1-19 Cramming for exams- what 2020 is for the Christian For us, started with Pastor Roger’s death Then COVID Then the lockdowns, including this church Various shortages- including toilet paper of all things Then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God