Sermons on Hope Reconciliation:

God Is Bigger

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 21, 2015

An introduction to reveal that God is bigger than the issues around us.

God Is Bigger Isaiah 41:10 “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” I really hate to admit this but I am really one of those people who happen to be more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing The Fool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2001

Words do hurt when they come from our unresolved anger. That anger is about our own issues, it requires accountability when it hurts others, it separates us from God when it is deliberate. Reconciliation is a priority.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it. Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Bigger Than What I Did

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God is bigger than my past.

Our past is an interesting part of our lives. You have to admit, you’ve got some great memories in your past. For many of us (pre-Facebook), we used things like photoalbums to help us return to the special moments of the past. VISUAL: PICS OF THE PAST o Show College Yearbook (Senior ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Epic Fail - Peter's Denial

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 9, 2018

Jesus gives Peter … and us … hope! Hope that failure is not final. There is hope even in the midst of our struggle that our faith would not fail and that we, as Peter, can turn once again back to the Lord.

[Here is a link to a youtube video of me preaching this sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFppHEJ0fY ] From their very first encounter, we see a special connection between Jesus and Peter. We find this in the Gospel of John chapter 1 and verse 42 where they first meet. It says that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016

As we begin Advent season, let us not forget the God of Hope who desires to not only give us hope, but allow us to live in the hope of his joy and peace everyday of our lives.

The peace of God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This sermon was gleamed from portions of SermonCentral thoughts and contributors. We began the Advent season looking at Jesus being the Hope for mankind. That hope had to be more than wishful thinking, but someone who we could put our trust ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 28, 2015

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:12).

One of the most striking developments in middle eastern politics as of late is the statement by Israeli president Benjamin Netanyahu, at the end of his reelection campaign. In the last gasp of the campaign, Netanyahu announced a change of mind. He was now opposed to a Palestinian state. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Connecting People Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006

Rescasting the vision of the church - Honoring God by connecting people, growing believers and sharing hope.

Seeing the BIG Picture October 8, 2006 CONNECTING People Video: Passion of the Christ – Garden of Gethsemane Trans: What a powerful scene! You might be asking what this clip has to do w/ the mission and vision of our church – EVERYTHING! Note: Jesus has invested (3) years of His life into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Tossin' And Turning

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2007

There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares... but we continue to hope. We keep hope alive by remembering.

Title: Tossing and Turning Text: Psalm 77 Thesis: There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares… but we continue to hope! There is a quote from the book of Job which states, “When I go to bed, I think, ‘When will it be morning?’ But the night drags on, and I toss until dawn.” Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Fast To The Profession Of Our Faith

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something. This means that the synonym of hope is trust or confidence.

Hope is a firm expectation, which makes you have confidence in someone or something. This means that the synonym of hope is trust or confidence. Faith on the other hand is a firm conviction in the accomplishment of something; the confidence that one’s expectation will be met or fulfilled soon. Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Sunny Side Sermon Vii: Bible Personalities Who Kept On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, temptation abounds in every arena of life, as if life's a game of chance without scruples for avoiding self-destruction. Christians, therefore, need to be like Caleb whose different Spirit kept him from falling.

BIBLE PERSONALITIES WHO KEPT ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE: CALEB If you were a bit puzzled at the assertion made in our last study about the wilderness experience of Jesus, to wit, that: Jesus needed no plan for dealing with Satan’s three attempts to get Him to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-30, Numbers 14:6-10, Numbers 14:21-24

There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

It is the cross and the promise of a life after this one that makes this world, with all its ups and down, with all its sorrow, with all its conflicts and challenges all that much more bearable when we know that all of this is just temporary.

“There’s no place like home.” Who said it? Right … Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Why is that line so iconic? As soon as you hear it, you see Dorothy … aka Judy Garland … holding Toto, clicking the heels of her ruby red slippers three times, and uttering the words … “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Matthew 25:31-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, 1 Corinthians 15:57, Revelation 4:2-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 21:16-27, Revelation 22:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Psalm 33:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Solution To Church Conflict

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 1, 2025

Church unity is not preserved through debates or leadership but through agape love—a voluntary, unconditional, and sacrificial love that mirrors Christ's sacrifice on the cross, calling believers to forgive, serve, and seek reconciliation over division.

Loving God by Loving one Another 1 John 4:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What happens when the people who are supposed to love each other the most turn against one another? Have you ever walked into a church and sensed the tension in the air? Maybe it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10, Mark 10:45, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:10, Philippians 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Go A Fishin'

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007

Peter thought he had been disqualified from future ministry because of his denial. How can we understand the forgiveness and reconciliation that Jesus had for Peter. How does it apply to us today?

April, 2007 Father’s Day Sermon I Go a Fishin’ John 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Peter, once again the spokesman of the group said, “I go a fishin’,” and the others said, “We’ll go with you.” It may have been just an overnight fishing trip or maybe he was getting hungry and just wanted to catch a few ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Reconcile Or Suffer - Your Choice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003

Find out if the people can give a good definition of the word reconciliation (To make friends with someone who you have been estranged or separated from; to harmonize people who have opposing viewpoints)

Hard Times Lesson 33 – Joseph, He Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Illustration:A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There’s more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Universal Tool Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

You are only truly one with Jesus when you eat with Him. You are only truly one with anyone by means of eating with them. It was by means of food and eating that Joseph worked out reconciliation with his brothers.

Life revolves around eating, for where there is no eating there is no life. Our vacation made us all the more aware of this obvious truth, for everyday we had to make decisions about where we would eat. In Fort Lauderdale where we stayed there is a place to eat every few feet, and along the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:24-34