Sermons on Hopeful Anticipation:

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

How the Holy Spirit brings Hope in the midst of dispair

Series: Living in the Spirit Sermon #4 “Living Hope” Romans 8:25-39 A middle aged man was on a Caribbean cruise. On the first day out he noticed an attractive woman who smiled at him as he passed her on the deck. Needless to say, this pleased him greatly. That night he managed to have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Culture Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006

In a broken, fragmented and angry world, the church must realize that we stand as the only legitimate source of hope.

The Culture of Hope 12-10-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church Rom. 15:13 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. I want to pray a special prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Hope Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006

Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Revival

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This sermon seeks to communicate the truth of how revival can become a reality for the person who realizes that hope rests inside of you through Christ.

My question today is, “What is the hope of revival?” In all honesty the answer is, it’s a mystery. It’s a mystery in the biblical sense of that word. I believe the hope of revival is in the mystery that has now been made known verses 26-27, “the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

To Hope Again

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2007

God provides hope as we look forward to the answer to our prayers. We see Him work little by little as we continue to speak words of praise and thanks. Hope sustains us until the answer comes.

May, 2007 To Hope Again Ezekiel 37:1-15 INTRODUCTION: For years the children of Israel had experienced both good times and bad times. When their situation seemed most hopeless God would send a prophet to give a spark of hope and prophesy words showing God’s faithfulness to a rebellious and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Kingdom Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

our hope is something to rejoice in – to be excited about – to draw strength from because our road, no matter what potholes and mountains and struggles it may contain today, our road leads to the glory of God.

A Kingdom of Hope: Advent #1 Dec 3, 2006 Rom 5:1-5 Intro: “The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, who look forward to something greater to come. For these, it is enough to wait in humble fear until the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Hope

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Preached for Christmas Service at a home for the Elderly.

“THE BIRTH OF HOPE” Christmas Program at Newark Baptist Home THESIS: God chose an elderly man & woman, both devout & pious, to proclaim & prophesy the birth of hope for all people. Even at the end of their lives, they saw hope and life in Jesus and passed this on to others. I. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007

As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

A Voice Of Hope Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 10, 2007

What is the hope that lies within all Christians, the hope people are looking for? Grace. This message looks at how to live out grace and create a grace filled culture.

Today is the last week of our series an elemental church. Hopefully, you are starting to see more of what God is calling us to and what he wants to do among us and through us as we move forward as a church. The past two weeks, we have been using 1 Corinthians 13:13 as our launching point. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Waits Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

Our hope in heaven gives us the ability to endure the struggles of life.

Hope Waits Revelation 21: 1 - 4, 15 - 27 Three weeks ago we began a series of messages on hope. In the first we talked about the power of memory. Our hope for the future depends upon our memory of the past. When we recall God’s faithfulness through the ages we can face the future with hope. In the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lifestyle Of Hope Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 28, 2005

Inner transformation results in outward changes.

The other day a man told me what it is like to change from life as a long-time drug user to one who is drug free. It is not just a matter of quitting the drugs, but of replacing old friends with new ones, old activities with new ones, and old thought patterns with new ones. He said that people who ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Ray Of Hope

Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 1, 2001

God offers us hope through the redemption of sin and reconciliation through His Son Jesus Christ.

"A Ray of Hope" Jeremiah 31:15-22 If you get lost in Brooklyn, New York, and wander into the section called Williamsburg, prepare yourself for a surprise. Boys playing baseball look rather odd... long, uncut curls of hair trail from above their ears down to their chests. Men in black, with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

We have four reasons to put our hope in the FUTURE!

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE… By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson's Hope

Contributed by Chris Thron on Mar 11, 2001

Samson lost all by compromising his committment to God. Where is his hope? Where is OUR hope?

And Samson did not know that the LORD had left him. But the Philistines took him, put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza. There they bound him with chains of brass, and set him to grinding in the prison house. (Judges 16:20-21) Recall the story of Samson’s downfall. Samson was the original ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-21, Psalm 130:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33, Luke 3:1

Denomination: Baptist