Sermons on Hopeful Living:

Living A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015

The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of Eternity

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025

Living in the light of eternity changes how we make decisions, handle trials, and pursue purpose. It’s a call to live every day as if Christ could return at any moment.

LIVING IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:1-4 “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon - The Importance Of How We Live

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 12, 2025

In Proverbs 21:21-24 Solomon tackles once again the importance of how we live. All of us are living a life that is on a path, either to righteousness and kindness, which is the path of wisdom and what God desires, or we take a path toward evil and are separated from God.

Sermon - The Importance of How We Live Scripture - Proverbs 21: 21-24 “Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust. Those who guard their mouths and their tongues ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:21-24, Romans 5:17, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 23:25-26, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Of Christ's Coming Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 9, 2017

Christians have a blessed hope on which they can govern their lives by, Jesus is returning and He expects them to be about their assigned task when He comes back.

Hope of Christ's Coming Act 1:9-11 Holds a truth not spoken of much these days, "He [Jesus] was taken up before their very eyes... they were looking intently up into the sky as He [Jesus] was going up, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee.' they said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Unity & Hope Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 22, 2015

In Christ we have a living hope that lifts us from fear and despair. We also have unity, which is not uniformity but a celebration of diversity. We are truly blessed.

Bible Blessings – the Blessings of Unity & Hope, Romans 15:5-13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (22 November 2015) With Thanksgiving approaching, we have lots of blessings to be thankful for. We've seen in this series that the Bible is a treasury ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-13

Denomination: Congregational

We Have A Hope

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 12, 2022

The Apostle Paul gives us godly hope for our faithful christian lives. He tells us that God will bring back those who sleep in Jesus Christ.

We have a Hope But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no Hope. - I Thessalonians 4:13 When Jenny was five, she asked her mother, “Does heaven have a floor?” Surprised, her mother said, “Well, Jenny, what do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ And To Die Is Gain

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 5, 2018

Eulogy and interment service for a faithful brother in the Lord. To offer hope and comfort for the family during the time of their loss of a father, husband, son and brother. For the saint, there is a greater hope in death; than in life.

PART I INTRODUCTION Eulogy Remarks Welcome to this “going home celebration, of Brother Somebody.” At this time I offer my sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to all here present, in this assembly. To Somebody’s wife (Her Name), his children (sons and daughters) and grandchildren, immediate ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21, John 14:1-3, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In Us The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 10, 2018

Christ lives in us through His Spirit

Colossians 1:27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Other translations puts it this way : God [in His eternal plan] chose to make known to them how great for the Gentiles are the riches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27, Micah 6:8, Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Ready Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024

Are we living ready for Jesus’ return? Being ready means: Living with hope - living each day with anticipation for Jesus’ return; living a sanctified life - standing out and reflecting the transformative power of faith; and, having a renewed witness - sharing the love of Jesus with all others!

Introduction Video Ill.: Til Kingdom Come I think that was a pretty good summary of what we discussed last week — Scripture teaches us that Jesus is coming. We do not know when. We can know that it will be soon. Most importantly, we must be ready and waiting. On Firm Ground Source: Will Norton, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 12:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love That Produces Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a sermon based on 1 John 2:28-3:3 on how our hope in Christ changes the way we live. My wife and I preached this message together.

Love That Produces Hope 9:30 5/16 93 . Psalm 21:1-13 Rom. 8:18-30 Text 1:Jn.2:28- 3:3 .ls2 TOBY A pessimist sees a glass half empty, but an optimist sees   one that is half full. The difference in interpretation comes   from the hope that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2017

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5)

On Thursday, Dr. R.C. Sproul, one of this generations greatest theologians and teachers, went home to be with the Lord around 3 p.m. surrounded by his wife, Vesta, and family in his hospital room in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The audio that was scheduled months ago to be aired a few hours later was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

"The Reason We Live"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2009

A sermon for Easter.

The Reason We Live John 20:1-18 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “Woman why are you crying?” the two angels asked Mary Magdalene. Perhaps we should ask ourselves this same question this morning. Because deep down inside, or perhaps right at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Can These Bones Live

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017

AND IF THE BONES IN THAT VALLEY CAN LIVE THAT MEANS THERE HOPE FOR THE BONES IN OUR VALLEY TODAY AND YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE IS SOME BONES IN OUR VALLEYS

Ezekiel 37:1-5 1 (KJV) The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, [2] And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith That Lives In Us Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025

The risen Christ lives through His people, transforming ordinary lives into visible faith—love in motion, hope unbroken, power indwelling.

Introduction — From Faith That Saves to Faith That Lives We’ve talked about the faith that saves us — Christ’s faithfulness on the cross. We’ve talked about the faith that shapes us — the Spirit’s daily work molding our hearts. Now we come to the living expression of it all: the faith that lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:27, Romans 8:11, John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist