Sermons on Hope Of Easter:

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 1, 2007

 Whereas the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek words in the New Testament always speak of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result.

THE GOD OF HOPE INTRO ----- ILLUSTRATION - "I had something to look forward to." The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden township. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

To Hope Again

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2007

God provides hope as we look forward to the answer to our prayers. We see Him work little by little as we continue to speak words of praise and thanks. Hope sustains us until the answer comes.

May, 2007 To Hope Again Ezekiel 37:1-15 INTRODUCTION: For years the children of Israel had experienced both good times and bad times. When their situation seemed most hopeless God would send a prophet to give a spark of hope and prophesy words showing God’s faithfulness to a rebellious and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Got Hope?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 1, 2003

Hope empowers us to live godly lives in the now. This sermons discusses how hope strengthens us against temptation and enables us to persevere in our walk with God. How hope is to be nurtured is also addressed.

Got Hope? I John 3:2-3 11-30-03 Intro: We take our text this morning from 1 John 2:28-3:3. 28And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. 29If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

God gives his people hope

Hope for the Future Isaiah 40-66 Intro: Something that has characterized all cultures throughout history is the presence of heroes. It seems that in every culture we develop heroes. Whether it be John Wayne, riding out onto the range alone to defeat the bandits, or Luke Skywalker, flying a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Getting encouragement from the prophecy of Zechariah

“Hope For the Future” Zechariah 12-14 Intro: This morning we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord. And we remember with hope. The words of scripture tell us by partaking of the bread and the cup we do “show the Lord’s death till he comes.” Sometimes it takes memories to give us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Hope!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 27, 2005

This sermon explains the hope found in Jesus Christ.

If I asked you to define Christmas with one word (apart from the words Jesus and Christ), what word would you choose? Would you use peace, love, joy or some other word? There are a number of words we could use in describing Christmas; however, I want to focus on the word hope. Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fueled By Hope Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 6, 2006

Part one of a four part series on the four themes of Advent - hope, peace, joy, and love. Describes "hope" and how it is powerful and beneficial.

I enjoy celebrating Advent first, and then celebrating Christmas. You see, our world has commercialized Christmas so much so that what used to be a fairly sacred time of year is now only talked about in terms of company profits, consumer spending, Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV events, finding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006

In a broken, fragmented and angry world, the church must realize that we stand as the only legitimate source of hope.

The Culture of Hope 12-10-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church Rom. 15:13 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. I want to pray a special prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

The basics of Advent.

Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

our hope is something to rejoice in – to be excited about – to draw strength from because our road, no matter what potholes and mountains and struggles it may contain today, our road leads to the glory of God.

A Kingdom of Hope: Advent #1 Dec 3, 2006 Rom 5:1-5 Intro: “The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, who look forward to something greater to come. For these, it is enough to wait in humble fear until the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope's Prisoners

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 20, 2001

Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope:

--------------------------------------------------- Read NUMBERS 35:2, 6, 11-29, 31-34 Hebr 6:18-20 That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which [hope] we have ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:2-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Hope

Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001

This is a Biblical Amswer to what a believer is to do while waiting for the Lord’s return.

(Come to the front with binoculars on) You may be wondering about the BINOCULARS? I’ve been watching and looking - after all that is what believers are supposed to do, right? Watching for the Lord’s return? I mean He could come at any moment and I want to be among the first to see Him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-14

Denomination: Friends

911 Hope

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Text from a 911 service

911 Hope In a time of economic uncertainty and personal insecurity, couples around the country have defied the pessimism and decided to have a child. Many of these couples say they were influenced to do so because of the events of September 11. They saw the towers burning and when they got home ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran