Sermons on Hopeful Living:

Hope For The Heartbroken

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 6, 2025

I you have a trouble heart, turn that into trust. Trust in Jesus' PRESENCE, Trust in a future PLACE, Trust in Jesus' PROMISE.

“Hope for the heartbroken” John 14:1-3 Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? ­ It doesn't make any difference how hard you try, ­ it just seems that everything backfires on you? ­ The harder you try, the worse it gets. There are times: ­ when ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006

The power of hope.

Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Hope & A Future

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 26, 2008

A message of how we will always have troubles, as surely as sparks fly upwards, but it isn’t because of any lack of faith. And God promises He will never leave us. Audio, text, and communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

There was a Wendy’s commercial somewhere back around 1970. In that commercial, this little old lady goes into one of the competitors hamburger joints and gets a hamburger. When they give it to her, it has two big buns and a little tiny piece of hamburger. She looks at the man and with a very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: *other

The Christmas Hope

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003

Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Isaiah 35:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Presence Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 22, 2002

A salvation message outlining the hope found in Christ.

IN THE PRESENCE OF HOPE Luke 23:39-43; Isaiah 55:6,7 Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." 40. But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope To Hold On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

The life of Elijah gives us hope

“Hope to Hold On” 1 Kings 18-19 7/24/3005 I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined that our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope To Hold On

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Looking at how God gives Elijah Hope

“Hope to Hold On” 1 Kings 18-19 7/24/3005 I have a glass here on the platform - is it half-full or half-empty? It depends on how you look at it! I remember back when the show “The Six Million Dollar Man” was on, reading an article in the paper. It said a scientist had determined that our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 26, 2002

Here is a great Christmas Message

The Hope of Christmas Subject: Christmas Hope Text: Isaiah 9:6, 7 Theme: Introduction: Isaiah 9:6, 7 is a prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. At the time Isaiah prophesied these words only darkness, gloom, and despair appeared to lay in store for the Nation of Israel. Darkness as black ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 5, 2012

These verses contrast the long-term outcome of righteousness with that of wickedness. A righteous person will be secure in hiswalk but a person whose paths are crooked, whose conduct is wicked, eventually will find him self in troubles of his own maki

PROVERBS 11: 3-9 THE HOPE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS These verses contrast the long-term outcome of righteousness with that of wickedness. A righteous person will be secure in his or her walk (conduct) but a person whose paths are crooked, whose conduct is wicked, eventually will find him or her self ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecies Of Hope

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 1, 2003

1st Sunday of Advent 2003--A Study of the OT prophecies of Christ’s 1st Advent and the NT prophecies of Christ’s 2nd Advent.

Prophecies of Hope 1st Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:15 Acts 2:1-4 Matthew 1:18 Matthew 16:13-19 Isaiah 7:14 Acts 2:37-41 Luke 1:31-35 John 16:17-22 Micah 5:2 Acts 1:10-11 Matthew 2:1-2 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hebrews 9:24, 26-28 Revelation 22:7 John ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18

1 Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 27, 2013

Believers in Christ have “1 Hope” for we await: 1) A New Home (Philippians 3:20) and 2) A New Body (Philippians 3:21)

Philippians 3:14-21. 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 15 Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. 16 Only let us hold true to what we have attained. 17 Brothers, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Other

Suffering In Hope

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

Life is filled with Suffering, but we as Christians know what lies ahead!

A pastor received a phone call late at night, it was a phone call from a member of his church who was a leader within the congregation as well as a good friend. His 16 year old daughter was coming home from her part time job when a drunk driver veered off into her lane hitting her head on and she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-25

Denomination: Methodist

Incredible Hope

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 11, 2004

The Easter message of resurrection hope from John 20

INCREDIBLE HOPE John 20:1-18 INTRO.- Easter Sunday. What’s it all about? What does it mean to people? Well, that depends on who you are talking to. Mary Louise Duggard, age 8, of Seat Pleasant, MD, said of Easter, "You get eggs, and you remember God." Not bad! Jamila Young-Hogan, age ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Benediction Of Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011

Semon on Hope. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The SIGHT of this Hope (vs 12b) (2). The SOURCE of this Hope (vs 13 a) (3). The SERENITY of this Hope (vs 13b) (4). The SUFFICIENCY of this Hope (vs 13c) (5). The SUPPLY of this Hope (vs 13d) SERMON BODY: Quote: Charles Swindoll: • Hope is a wonderful gift from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Brethren

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