Sermons on Hope:

Hopeful Dreamers

Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2000

Advent - A Season of Hope

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year C December 10, 2000 Readings * Bar. 5:1-9 * Phil. 1:4-6, 8-11 * Luke 3:1-6 Hopeful Dreamers A Season of Hope. Singing and laughing--that’s something we all love to do. Maybe not all of us can sing well, but we all know how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Hope On A Horse

Contributed by Michael Parks on Dec 14, 2000

The hope of final victory over this world in the picture of this great white horse

TITLE: HOPE ON A HORSE. SCRIPTURE: REV. 19:11-16 Michael Parks Dry Run Baptist Church 2109 Cincinnati Pike Georgetown, KY 40324 drbc@bellsouth.net INTRODUCTION: Some pastors were discussing the second coming of Christ. The Episcopalian priest said, "well he would come to the episcopal church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Story Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 12, 2001

The parable of the weeds gives us hope for the future!

A Story of Hope Matthew 13:24-30 June 2001 24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope Of Provision

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 19, 2001

God is our shepherd and He will provide for us

A Story of Provision Psalm 23 June 17, 2001 I. God is our Shepherd A. We are the sheep of God 1. The qualities of sheep a.) We belong to God – He has bought us with a price b.) There is no mistaking the fact that we are not our own. Everything we are and everything we have is because of God 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 17, 2002

Have you ever felt like your whole world is caving in around you and there is absolutely no hope. Your troubles seem to mount up insurmountably. Cheer up I have good news. There is hope for the hopeless!

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS EZEKIEL 37:1-10 Introduction: The Devil was having a yard sale, and all of his tools were marked with different prices. They were a fiendish lot. There was hatred, jealously, deceit, lying, and pride--all at expensive prices. But over to the side of the yard on display ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Acts 3:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002

This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-58

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 1, 2002

An Expository Message From Luke 13:10-17 On Why Hurting People Can Have Hope. Luke Series #64

Luke Series #64 April 28, 2002 Title: Hope For The Hurting Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. On Sunday mornings we are currently going through the book of Luke verse-by-verse, as is our practice also for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Of Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A harvest sermon that uses harvest imagary in relation to the Christian life. (some ideas taken from other Sermon Central sermons.)

Hope A Harvest is the result of many things - it is the result of hard work - it is the result of good weather and careful care by the Farmer or gardener. But underlying all of these things is hope. Without hope there would never be a harvest. In the Christian world too there is of course a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

8 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus faced many difficult times in His ministry here on earth but probably none were more dark than the hour He was betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet, in this experience we find that Jesus had

HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS Romans 12:12 Read at beginning of service: Romans 12:12 (NIV) 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. INTRODUCTION Matthew 26:46-56 (NIV) 46 Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, Matthew 26:46-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exhortations For Hope

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Example for the Church (17) A.

Example for the Church (17) A. An appeal for imitation (17) B. Heb. 13:7, "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation." III. Enemies of the Cross (18-19) A. Goal of the enemies (18-19) - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortations For Hope

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

EXHORTATIONS FOR HOPE Philippians 3:17-21 I.

EXHORTATIONS FOR HOPE Philippians 3:17-21 I. Example for the Church (17) A. An appeal for imitation (17) B. Heb. 13:7, "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exhortations For Hope

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

EXHORTATIONS FOR HOPE Philippians 3:17-21 I.

EXHORTATIONS FOR HOPE Philippians 3:17-21 I. Example for the Church (17) A. An appeal for imitation (17) B. Heb. 13:7, "Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Warning Of Hope

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

"The future should impact our present more than the past." Tony Campolo

Introductory Considerations - Impacted By The Past 1. As I look at my life, I can think of examples of past hurts and sins that impact my present - how I live, my confidence levels, my defensiveness, my lack of hope in certain situations. 2. I know for some of you how the past impacts your life ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changed By Hope!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's love can change us from people without hope to the most hopeful people on the planet.

Changed By Hope! 1 John 2:28-3:3 Hope and hopelessness are more than opposites. Their characteristics are more defined than night and day. Anyone who has ever experienced the depths of hopelessness can easily attest to how oppressive and soul-shattering hopelessness can be. On the other hand, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit) I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR GOD?" Cut off from the worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible