Sermons on Hope Is Alive:

Hope Does Not Disappoint

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 8, 2009

Suffering, endurance, character, hope: the formula is not automatic. All depends on whether we learn to live in the resurrected Christ.

One of my friends begins nearly every conversation with the phrase, "You just can’t win.” "You just can’t win." One day recently he was wearing a long, long face. He had just gotten his car repaired, but some inebriated partygoer had slammed into it. He had just worked off his debts, but suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: It's Still Alive

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 17, 2022

Just as Jesus was resurrected so are we, not only at our baptism but also every time we gain forgiveness. The world needs to know that the the power that raised Christ is also available to us.

The Resurrection: It’s Still Alive By: Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction A. The Back Story 1. True story that happened in 1996 a. On Good Friday, a young man was killed in a tragic accident. b. His memorial service was held on Easter Sunday. c. It was evident that his father was a religious person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Romans 4:25, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013

Our blessed hope in Christ should encourage us to be a blessing and do what God has called us to do.

Our blessed Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 Introduction For the last several weeks we have been looking at practical applications of God’s Word. We looked at Jesus on the day of judgment separating the goats from the sheep. What will that look like and what does that mean to each one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Bold In Our Hope Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

I am so thankful to God that I do not have hope in this life only. For if we do, the Apostle Paul states in 1 Corin 15 verses 17-19 that we are men that are most miserable.

A-Z of Boldness Bold in our HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Over the past several weeks we have been looking at the A-Z of Boldness. Please remember being Bold does not mean being obnoxious or rude & crude. To be Bols simply means to be courageous. This Boldness or courage we have should not be of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Resurrection Hope

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 25, 2011

Jesus became the living promise that springs-forth renewal and life, and the hope everlasting that we too can we too can live without fear, eternally past the grave, and forever with Christ.

INTRO Hope is faith in the immutable promise that miracles prevail when the darkness tries to win-out with cries of despair. Hope is a gift from God that helps us yearn, and live a life that believes and moves with the pledge of a better tomorrow. And what’s more, hope springs-forth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"He Showed Himself Alive …” 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

As I stated earlier, when a preacher preaches on the resurrection of Christ he is preaching on the most important topic of the Bible.

That statement was the truth when I said it and it is the truth now! I vehemently want to state again, it is not one of the most important, but THE MOST IMPORTANT topic of the Bible. As we focus in on this most important topic again today, with all the Easter traditions we have in this country ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19, Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2002

A message of encouragement to remind us that salvation through Christ provides us with a living hope for today as well as for our future.

CHRISTIANITY IS A RELIGION OF RESURRECTION. IN FACT, IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS "RESURRECTION." PAUL SAID IN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:14, "IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN, THEN IS OUR PREACHING VAIN." WITHOUT THE RESURRECTION, THE VOICE OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Hope Of The Christian's Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2012

In our lesson today, we learn about the hope of the Christian's resurrection.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to our bodies when we die. There are some who believe that the bodies of Christians are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: *other

Hope And Light - Carrying Forth The Mysteries Of God (Advent)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2022

As we approach Christmas, let us remember that it is time to shine forth the message of JESUS. The HOPE and LIGHT of this World. We carry the Torch of HIS LIGHT and HOPE as Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD.

2022.11.27 The Wilderness Experience Stewards of the Mysteries - The LIGHT of our HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC 1st Sunday of Advent…HOPE and LIGHT. The advent candle of HOPE is lit. JESUS is OUR HOPE. And we are to not only serve HIM, but care for the message, the mysteries of GOD, which are all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Isaiah 9:2, Hebrews 11:1-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Isaiah 60:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dry Bone Come Alive Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2025

We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life anything! Can you catch the vision of this truth and reality for 2025?

Opening Video Illustration: Peanut Butter Goggles - Skit Guys! Series: Come Alive in 2025 Thesis: We can come back to life – nothing is too dead for God to bring life back into it – nothing is too lifeless for God to breath His life back into it! He is the Creator and He can bring back to life ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Hope, Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Second Lesson

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love"   A teenager was sitting in the pastor’s office saying,"Sometimes I don’t think I am a Christian. I don’t seem to have the same interest and excitement, or enthusiasm I once did. It isn’t easy for me to remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In A Hopeless Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 24, 2009

Jesus Christ is the only Hope that is available in the days in which we live. He is Hope for the Hopeless

HOPE IN A HOPELESS TIME Colossians 1:3-6 Christmas at Black Creek In the past two weeks, we’ve seen many crazy things take place in the world. From terrorist attacks in India to tramplings at Wal-Mart to shootings at K-Mart to an elected official in Birmingham getting arrested – all seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: The Hope Of A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 27, 2021

Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions as suffering, evil, limitations, and death.

Topic: The Hope of a Christian By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” Introduction: Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church