Sermons on Hope Springs Eternal:

Not For Sale

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you for sale?

Not for Sale! 1 Kings 21:1 And it came to pass after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which was in Jezreel, next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 So Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Culture

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Definition of Culture - a: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. b: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.

Creating a culture. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"New Adventures"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2018

A sermon for a time of pastoral change.

“New Adventures” Jeremiah 29:11-14a When the people of Israel were exiled into Babylon, everything they knew was turned inside out – their homes, their families, even their worship. And so, Jeremiah came with a word of hope for a hopeless people. He told them to build, plant and pray—even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Love

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Mar 26, 2017

We will look at John 3:16 in this sermon outline.

What can we take away from the text: 1. God loves us more than anyone else can in this world. 2. God gave up his one and only Son so that all those who believe in him can have life. 3. When we believe in God and trust in God we will have a greater life than you have here on earth one day. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

God Is Never Late

Contributed by Omololu Ogunremi on Apr 7, 2017

At some points in life, we do not get all we desires at our own time despite prayer; at such time God is waiting for a reason, wait for him, don't give up, WAIT FOR HIM

GOD IS NEVER LATE John 11: 1-15 John 11:1-15 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Voice Of Jesus

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

This sermon looks at the different tones with which Christ spoke when engaging others.

INTRODUCTION: This is a profound statement. And the truth of it is enough to convince all those who did not believe in the reality of God’s word. I. FROM THIS WE LEARN: 1. Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" 2. John 1:3 “All things were made by him” II. CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Baptist

The New Song

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The song which is spoken of in Revelation Chapter 5.

THE NEW SONG Revelation 5:8-14 I. THE HIGHEST NOTE “Thou art worthy” l. Worthy because He redeemed us at an awful cost. Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where’s The Glory

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The final four chapters of Judges. These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass.

WHERE’S THE GLORY Judges 17:1-6 and 21:25 These final chapters begin and end with these bookends making it clear that God's people had moved away from moral absolutes. There was no absolute truth, no authority...they had lost their moral compass. In America, we need a moral, spiritual revival or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6, Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

The World As It Should Be

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 8, 2017

An encouraging passage in Jeremiah envisions the better world that is to come.

1. Israel has a checkered history of renewed commitments and broken promises. - Jeremiah 31:32. - Look up examples of this pattern: a. Deuteronomy 6:4-9. (Positive.) b. Judges 2:1-3. (Negative.) c. 1 Kings 8:54-65. (Positive.) d. 1 Kings 16:25-26. (Negative.) 2. The church age brought laws ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Whirlwind

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

No matter the circumstances of Our Lives God can still speak to us. He may even choose an unpleasant circumstance as a platform from which to speak.

Out Of The Whirlwind Job 38:1-3 & 40:1-7 St. John 19:41 (whirlwind=a hurricane, tempest, or tornado) Oh! What unspeakable miseries Job endured at the hands of Satan. A perfect man and without a blemish of conduct or character; Job endured torment and ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

Cain and Abel establish a Biblical cycle that goes back and forth between promise and hope and disobedience and despair.

ENGAGE It’s one of those things that when it’s right, you don’t even notice it. And yet it is still one of the most important aspects of a joyful, fulfilling life. It’s undoubtedly important in music. When everyone on the worship team plays and sings right along with it, the music sounds great. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Has Come! 

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 2, 2017

The Lord is saying that you’ve been in this life situation long enough. It may be in your finances, marriage,health, job, calling , ministry, residency, relationships, etc. God said you need a change now !

Deut 2:2-3 says:"And the LORD spake unto me, saying, Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward" The Lord is saying that you’ve been in this life situation long enough. It may be in your finances, marriage,health, job, calling , ministry, residency, relationships, etc. God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing With Jesus This Year

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 28, 2019

Christmas is Over. The baby is out of the manger. Luke 2:52 says Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. How can we grow as Jesus did?

GROWING WITH JESUS THIS YEAR Introduction Christmas is over. We and the shepherds have paid tribute to the newborn baby. We have opened our presents. Some of us have taken down the Christmas tree and other ornaments. Already things are getting back to normal. We are looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Stronger Faith Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019

Everyone has FAITH but for what, or for who; What or who has our FAITH is what really matters

Our Sermon today is all about Faith. What exactly is faith? Without relying on Daniel Webster, just off the top of your head, how would you define it? Would you believe me if I told you that even though you might not be a Christian but instead a non-believer of sorts…that your whole life is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Crucial Elements For Effective Worship

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

What Worship Requires

CRUCIAL ELEMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE WORSHIP 1 CHRON. 16: 29 1. INTRODUCTION. TO LEAVE CERTAIN ELEMENTS OUT OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS CAN HAVE AN AFFECT ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT PRODUCT WHICH CHANGES THE DYNAMICS OF THAT PRODUCT. IF YOU LEAVE SUGAR OR SWEETENERS OUT OF A CAKE, IT CHANGES THE DYNAMIC OF THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Baptist