Sermons on Hopeful Living:

The Hope Of His Calling

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 5, 2001

That ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

--------------------------------------------- Eph 1:18 - 2:6 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Chain Reaction Of Hope

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Apr 7, 2008

An expositional nessage on Romans 5:1-5 which concluded with the Lord’s Supper.

The Chain Reaction of Hope Englewood Baptist Church Sunday morning, April 6, 2008 Recently, I went to Webster’s Dictionary online and typed in the following words: chain reaction. This is one definition provided: Chain Reaction: a number of events triggered by the same initial event. So, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope And Help In God

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003

"HOPE AND HELP IN GOD"

"HOPE AND HELP IN GOD" IN GOD IS MY SALVATION AND MY GLORY THE ROCK OF MY STRENGTH AND MY REFUGE,IS MY GOD. (1)GOD IS MY SALVATION; SALVATION CAN NOT BE BOUGHT NOR EARNED:IT IS GOD’S GIFT TO YOU AND ME BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH (EPH. 2:8-9) GOD GAVE HIS ONLY SON JESUS CHRIST TO DIE ON THE CROSS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Givers And Receivers!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 19, 2018

One-Minute Sermon HOPE GIVERS AND RECEIVERS! God wants us to be both hope givers and hope receivers. Romans 15:13 (KJV) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

One-Minute Sermon HOPE GIVERS AND RECEIVERS! God wants us to be both hope givers and hope receivers. Romans 15:13 (KJV) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. I We are saved by hope. Romans 8:24 ...read more

Isaiah's Audacious Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2006

One can never start too early to get ready for something really big.

Isaiah’s Audacious Hope Isaiah 7:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/3/06 Do you know that after today, there are only 21 more shopping days left until Christmas? Some people panic when they hear this but for me it means that I still have three weeks before I have to begin my shopping! Doesn’t it seem like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Easter For You

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 30, 2021

How can so little of something be so powerful? And yet, there’s no sin, not a blot, not a blur, not a blemish, not a stain, that the blood of Jesus cannot cleanse. The blood of Jesus conquers and cleanses us.

Alfredo Harp is worth around $1.2 billion. He made his fortunes in finance and banking in Mexico. He also owns two Mexican baseball teams. But Alfredo is noteworthy for another reason other than his substantial monies. In 1994, he was kidnapped by a gang that demanded an initial ransom in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hope That Does Not Disappoint Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Dec 1, 2002

What does the Bible mean when it says that Jesus Christ is our "hope"?

Isaiah 9:2-7 “Hope That Does Not Disappoint” Intro—It’s hard to believe that it is December already, isn’t it? I guess I’m just used to Thanksgiving being earlier in the month, and you have an extra week or so to get ready for Christmas, but here we are, just 24 days from the Lord’s birthday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy: A Root Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 30, 2010

This sermon is about the prophecy about Jesus birth, coming from the root of Jesse, and that he brought hope to the Gentiles! So to we have a root of hope in Jesus in our time!

(secondary text: Romans 15:9-12) When a member of my congregation, 18 year old Heidi was thrown from a car back in May, and suffered a head injury it was a real miracle that she recovered and was soon in rehab at Crystus Santa Rosa. She was learning to walk again through rehab and therapy and a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope Of New Life

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2017

Hope is the basis of spiritual formation. It transforms us, drawing us closer to Christ so that others may be drawn to him.

They still tell the story at William and Mary College of daffy, magnificent President Ewell. For a century and a half, this prestigious Virginia school had been a leader among American universities. Then came the Civil War. In the hard days of reconstruction that followed, William and Mary went ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Other

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2012

Exposition of Hope

Text: Luke 1:67-75, Title: Hope Has Come, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/12, AM A Opening illustration: Read Ex 1:8-14 & 2:23-25 & 3:7-9, play the Deliver Us clip from Prince of Egypt (YouTube) 0:40-2:01, Anticipation on Christmas Eve for children; B Background to passage: one of Luke’s threads that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Hope And Victory Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022

In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection shouted, “The Beginning”.

A different Hope and Victory He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. (Matthew 28:6) In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Has A Name Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 21, 2019

Jesus is indescribably unique.

Hope Has a Name Isaiah 9:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill December 14-15, 2019 Names and descriptions tell us something, don’t they? As we all waited in anticipation for our facility to be finished, I was eager to try a decaf cappuccino from the Edge Café. After our team time one Tuesday afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 10, 2020

In Mark 16:1-7, we see the two elements of 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father's Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

Mark 16:1-7 [16:1] When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. [2] And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. [3] And they were saying to one another, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

"You Have A Hope" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You have Hope… As we continue in our series of God’s Promises to us during the Holiday Season, today we stop to remember the promise, “You have Hope.” Hope is a very powerful thing. “Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst in them. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Looking Forward In Hope Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran