Sermons on Hopeful Anticipation:

First Sunday In Advent: The Hope Candle Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2022

Hope. Something everyone needs. This message describes times when hope seemed gone but reminds us that Jesus provides hope!

(Modified from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 11-27-2022; not an exact transcription) Introduction: This is the first Sunday in the Advent season, the four or so Sundays before Christmas Day. Now I understand that some churches believe in using these candles and some don’t; and there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Big Lies, Little Lies And Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022

Does the divine author of this Bible understand? Does this Word of God have anything to say to us who wonder what tomorrow will bring?

2nd Sunday in Lent The child was about eighteen months old, fast asleep in his little bed. Mom and Dad had just retired for the night, pleased that their son was growing so fast and learning so much. But as they were falling into that twilight state between wakefulness and slumber, a horrible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18

Denomination: Catholic

Fill Your Valley With Full Of Hopes!

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

The Israelites travelled through the wilderness of Edom to attack the King of Moab. The Israelites marched for seven days on this roundabout route, with no water for army and animals. During this time of trouble, the Lord said to the Prophet Elisha, “Make the valley full of ditches.”

And Elisha said, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Make this valley full of ditches.’ 2 Kings 3:16 The Israelites travelled through the wilderness of Edom to attack the King of Moab. The Israelites marched for seven days on this roundabout route, with no water for army and animals. During this time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16

Hope In God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Psalm 42:5 encourages us to reflect on our inner struggles and, like the psalmist, choose to put our hope in God. In Him, we find an unshakable anchor, a source of unwavering hope

"Hope in God's Faithfulness" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we turn our hearts to Psalm 42:5 in the New Living Translation, which provides a message of hope and trust in the midst of life's trials. Point 1: The Cry of the Soul Scripture: Psalm 42:5a (NLT) - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 66:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Hope In The Final Revelation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2023

Think about the concept of seeing God face to face - it is spoken of through the Word - a hope of salvation.

11.5.23 1 John 3:2–3 (EHV) 2 Dear friends, we are children of God now, but what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he is revealed we will be like him, and we will see him as he really is. 3 Everyone who has this hope purifies himself just as Jesus is pure. Keep Your Hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking At My Lifeline: A Story Of Hope

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 20, 2023

As a kidney patient, I have to rely on a dialysis machine to perform the functions that my kidneys are no longer able to do. Dialysis is my physical "lifeline". However, I have a greater lifeline in the Lord Jesus Christ who keeps me alive in every way.

I have been dealing with progressive kidney failure for nearly five years and the effects upon one's body that come with it. I've endured numerous trips to doctors, specialists, nutritionists, and other experts who have been more than helpful in getting me through this rough spot in my ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, Luke 22:20, Acts 20:28, Romans 5:9, Colossians 1:20, Revelation 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When I Feel Alone Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 6, 2023

The birth announcement of Jesus was exciting and challenging all at the same time. Immediately she experienced "aloneness." Her fiancé wanted to put her away privately. Her future kids would not initially believe her story. What do we learn from Mary's "aloneness?"

This year is the 33rd anniversary of the “Home Alone” movie where a young boy named Kevin McAlister was accidently left behind and alone in his home during the holidays while his family causing young Kevin to have to set up bungling traps for “to be” burglars- “Harry and Marv.” The last 33 years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When I Feel Unworthy Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 13, 2023

Do you feel unworthy? Unneeded? Unwanted? Christmas reminds us of our value. God did several things to communicate our value to Him when Jesus was born. What did God do?

Years ago, a champion chess player named Paul Morphy visited a museum and saw a picture called: “One more move.” As a champion chess player this picture stopped Morphy in his tracks. You see, the picture was a piece of art that showed a man playing chess with the devil; assumedly as a game for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023

The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable Hope When The World Is Shaking Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 4, 2024

Where do you find hope when all hope is gone?

1 / 4 Unshakable hope when the world around us is shaking (Part 2) Key scripture for series: 1 Pet 1:1-12 [1] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, [2] elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Light Of Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 27, 2024

The reality of Christ's Resurrection should shape all that we are and all that we do as believers. This is a Resurrection Sunday message

Resurrection: Living in Light of our Blessed Hope Text: Philippians 3:1-14 I am so happy that you have chosen to gather with the Church this morning as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead. For Christians – THIS is one of the most important holidays of the year! ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Today Vs Tomorrow? New Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2024

3 days in a big fish, new hope. 3 days in a grave, new hope, never give up, try again... Jesus gives new hope. 3 days in a dark grave.

TODAY VS TOMORROW, TOMORROW #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TODAY MAY APPEAR CRUEL, HANG IN THERE JOY IS COMING. This too shall pass. Psalm 30:5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5, Jonah 2:9-10, John 19:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Hope- A Study Of 1peter

Contributed by Steven Devroy on May 15, 2024

Peter was called and chosen for a special purchase and plan that God had for him.

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone! So blessed to see everyone here today! This morning we are starting a new sermon series on the book of First Peter. This study will lead us into studying how to suffer well for our faith in the Lord. You may have heard, recently, NASA landed the rover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19, John 15:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon: Blessed Hope Amid Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 16, 2024

Have you ever been caught in a crisis? A child of God caught in crisis may be a difficult subject to address because of todays’ social climate. Here's a few suggestion for managing crisis.

Sermon: Blessed Hope Amid Crisis Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, James 1:2-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Peter 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope. Hope is powerful - the source of true, lasting hope is found in Jesus Christ.

Advent: The Promise of Hope (With Communion) Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings eternal hope. Introduction On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope—the first candle we light in this season of expectation. Advent reminds us that we are people waiting for the fulfilment of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18-25, Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal