Sermons on Hope Springs Eternal:

Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven But Nobody Wants To Die

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 4, 2004

This sermon investigates the idea of carrying a cross if we are to follow Jesus. Also the hope of eternal life.

Everybody Wants to Go To Heaven But Nobody Wants to Die Luke 9:18-27 How many of you here this morning want to go to heaven? How many of you are enamored with the idea of dying. The truth is that heaven is a wonderful place ¡V people are just dying to get in. Tell me why you want to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: *other

The First Sentence Of Titus Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010

The first sentence of Titus highlights some power-packed truths about God, the Gospel, and our hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ.

The First Sentence of Titus © Sterling C. Franklin, 2009 Free for use, but all rights reserved Text: Titus 1:1-4 --- Outline: Introduction: Context & Biography I. Verse 1: Aspects of Paul's Ministry A) Paul's status in his ministry 1) Apostle 2) Bond-servant B) Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Enduring Gift Of Love

Contributed by Arthur Mavrode on Sep 18, 2009

This is a sermon given at a memorial service for a Christian man.

God’s Enduring Gift of Love 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 (New Living Translation) 1 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Richer Or Poorer

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

So often we get caught up in the world’s definition of success. James calls us to look beyond the limitations of temporal wealth to the eternal blessings of spiritual prosperity!

FOR RICHER OR POORER James 1:9-11 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 INTRODUCTION 1. Those of us who are married took vows before God and witnesses to take on certain responsibilities in our new homes. 2. Most of our vows included loving our spouse, “For richer or poorer.” 3. This indicates our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnesses To The Living Lord

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014

Mary Magdalene, John, and Peter teach us a great deal about the Lord when they become witnesses to the resurrected Christ.

Witness to the Living Lord John 20:1-23 Easter Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wages And The Gift.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2024

Set free to serve righteousness.

THE WAGES AND THE GIFT. Romans 6:19-23. Upon conversion Christians, 'having been set free' from sin, 'became bondmen' to righteousness (cf. Romans 6:18). Paul apologises for thus speaking in such stark human terms: but it is “because of the weakness of your flesh,” he argues. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Message

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2022

Our earthly life will end. Eternal life will be never-ending.

On Saturday, Michael spent most of the night praying for Margo when she was struggling. She couldn’t really talk but would mouth the words, “I love you” to him. Early in the morning, Michael reached for his Bible and the passage that came up on the screen was from 2 Corinthians 5:1-5. He read it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Feb 17, 2020

How do we get through difficulties. Change your focus. Keep your eyes on the heavenly prize. Heaven is described as our heavenly home. But what does the Bible says heaven looks like. Here's a brief description.

John 14: Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of The Living Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus is Lord over our understanding of scripture and gives us incredible hope of resurrected life beyond the grave.

Today, we're going to talk about something that Jesus taught. But first, let me show you something. (Hold up a small toy or object that can be easily broken.) See this? It's pretty cool, right? But watch what happens when I break it. (Break the toy or object.) Now it's not so cool anymore, is it? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Topics: Eternal Life, Divine Hope, Jesus' Resurrection, Spiritual Renewal

We Might Have Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2001

how Paul worked for unity in Rome so they could grow in Scriptures and have hope of salvation

December 9, 2001 Romans 15:4-13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

We Hope Until The End

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 18, 2018

When a change strikes you as bad, even unbearable, pray for the virtue of hope, and accept it. God will never fail to give you that gift.

Last Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s listen to the words of St. Paul again, beginning a couple of verses earlier than you have in your missals: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:5, Psalm 44:7-8, Matthew 24:12-25, Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

The Certainty Of Judgment And The Hope Of Salvation Hebrews 9:27-28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024

Hebrews 9:27-28, confronts us with the certainty of judgment and the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Let us explore this scripture and discover how it transforms our understanding of eternity and compels us to respond in faith.

The Certainty of Judgment and the Hope of Salvation Hebrews 9:27-28 Introduction: As we gather today, let us ponder the profound truths found in Hebrews 9:27-28. This passage confronts us with the certainty of judgment and the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Let us explore this scripture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 9:27, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 3:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing Your Trials In Hope

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Peter's lessons about trials

Facing Your Trials in Hope - 1 Peter 1 June 1, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 1. We want to think this morning about problems. A little boy once was outside his house trying to sell a lawn mower. His pastor walked up and the boy was able ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ We Have Hope

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 19, 2010

In Christ life isn’t meaningless - we have a living hope, a promise from God that there is more to life than this...

Ecclesiastes 1 NIV 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! 
 Everything is meaningless." 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5 The sun rises and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ