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  • The Culture Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    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

  • Rejoice In Hope!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,625 views

    This is an unfinished sermon that exposits portions of Romans 12 and then focusses on verse 12. The thoughts about seasons were inspired by a sermon preached by Jeff Arnold entitled "The Season is Certain But Not Final."

    Rejoicing In Hope Introduction: Romans 12:9-13 ESV 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be ...read more

  • The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,589 views

    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

  • Overflowing With Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    This message gives hope in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

    Title: “Overflowing with Hope” Text: Romans 8:18-30 Big Idea: “While we wait in hope – the Holy Spirit helps” Introduction: I Dreamed a Dream (Les Miserables) There was a time when men were kind When their voices were soft And their words inviting There was a time when love was blind And the ...read more

  • Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    Our hope in Christ should give us confidence to Speak Boldly About Christ, Face Despair, Approach God’s Throne and much, much more. Our hope should not be in this world, but in Christ.

    Some illustrations for this sermon where found on Sermon Central. Sermon by Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO “Hope In Christ” Introduction: Talk about trip to Africa and about another ministers concern on what about to teach. My first thought, we are going to teach about ...read more

  • High Hopes

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    God will favor us with a combination of faith, hope and love in the forthcoming year of 2009.

    Text: “For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth” (Psalm 71:5). Story: The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their school work during stays in the city’s hospitals. One day a teacher who was assigned to the program received a routine ...read more

  • Hope Begins Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
     | 6,516 views

    The beginning of an Easter sermon series. There is so much messed up in the world. Why? Hopelessness. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope!

    Intro: On December 17, 1927 a US Submarine was patrolling off the Atlantic Coast when it accidentally collided with a Coast Guard Cutter. The submarine was so severely damaged that it sank and came to rest on the floor of the Atlantic about 100 feet down. A rescue ship was dispatched to the scene ...read more

  • A Ray Of Hope

    Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,858 views

    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

  • "Steadfast Hope" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,177 views

    A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

    Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

  • Christ Hope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 21, 2008
     | 2,713 views

    Our hope is made real as we consider that God became man. Delivered as a Christmas sermon, 2008.

    XHOPE December 21, 2008 Xmas – many people are offended by the X in Xmas X represents the first letter in the Greek name of Christ Today I entitled my sermon XHOPE – because Christ adds so much to our hope that we have that I have been talking about the last few weeks Christ makes our hope ...read more

  • Bones Of Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,785 views

    When everything seems past hope, God can resurrect our promises. Its takes faith, action and obedience. God can even bring a nation back to life.

    THE BONES OF HOPE TEXT: Ezek. 37:1-14 INTRO: One of the more frightening words in the English language is "HOPELESS"! History is replete with the examples of "hopeless" situations, however, in the hands of God those "hopeless" situations are merely opportunities for God to reveal Himself! God ...read more

  • The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,984 views

    No one can read the Bible and not believe in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ

    The Lord’s return does not grip us quite like it did seventy-five years ago. There are not as many messages preached today as you used to here on the second coming of Christ. However, no one can read the Bible and not believe in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ. As someone has well said ...read more

  • Is There Hope In Death?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,798 views

    We do not need to be afraid of death

    Introduction: - Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” I. King David’s view of death - II Samuel 12:18-23 - David’s men saw the distress in him - They were afraid to approach him with the news of the death of his son - Once David new his son had passed his ...read more

  • Hope For The Weary Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 636 views

    We all face challenges and burdens that can leave us feeling weary and hopeless. But Jesus offers us rest and hope. He invites us to exchange our heavy burdens for his light yoke of grace. This rest is best experienced in community, where we can support and carry one another's burdens.

    We all need hope, especially after the kind of year we've had. And guess what? That hope is found in Jesus. Life can be a real drag sometimes, right? School, chores, sports, drama... it can all pile up and leave us feeling wiped out. But Jesus gets it. He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary ...read more

  • Hope For The Future

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    Getting encouragement from the prophecy of Zechariah

    “Hope For the Future” Zechariah 12-14 Intro: This morning we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord. And we remember with hope. The words of scripture tell us by partaking of the bread and the cup we do “show the Lord’s death till he comes.” Sometimes it takes memories to give us ...read more