Sermons on Hopeful:

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

There Is Hope For Your Future Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 15, 2022

In Jesus' flight to Egypt and return from Egypt we see several powerful truths that let us know that there is indeed hope for our future.

There Is Hope For Your Future Matthew 2:13-23 Good morning MGCC! HEY – as we begin I want to share some good news with you, in fact, it is great news. Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hope That Brings Life

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This message is for those who struggle with the moral decay of our nation. It is intended to remind us that we are not to conform to the world; but rather, we are to stand firm in the laws and statutes of the New Jerusalem.

St. Augustine wrote a book entitled the City of God, in which he discussed our identity with the holy city.(1) Throughout the Old and New Testaments, both Jews and Christians identified themselves with Jerusalem. Wherever they journeyed or resided, they did not consider themselves citizens of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For A Broken World Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 3, 2022

The Root of Jesse will unite and heal everything in this world that has been broken and separated. Those who once were aggressive, hostile, and violent will live together in the harmony that only Christ can give.

When you look around the world, you see there’s a lot going wrong. People who don’t care at all about God are thriving. The tide of our culture is rushing quickly toward dangerous places. Just go to the public library, or onto Netflix or YouTube, and you’re confronted with many godless values. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. All Scripture references (except where noted) is from the NASB.

The resurrection of Jesus is our hope for eternity. A week ago last Friday, Mr. Merle (a prominent man in our congregation) went to be with Lord. We buried his earthy remains last Thursday. There was hope in that funeral service because Jesus said: John 14:19b … because I live, you will live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 17, 2022

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has given a living hope, an eternal inheritance and an enduring faith.

1 Peter 1:3-9 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, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Job 31:24-28, James 1:2-4, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter, The Gospel Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 19, 2022

The great question of the Resurrection is not whether it really happened - it did — and the evidence is overwhelming, so that’s not the question. Instead, the great question of the resurrection is - now what?

TITLE: EASTER, THE GOSPEL OF HOPE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 One of the great disparities between the first Easter and our Easter today is that today Easter has become that time when we as Christians at least appear to have everything together — and that’s not a bad thing - this is just part of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For A New Year Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Intro A. There is a poignant scene in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, where Jesus is carrying His cross down the Via Dolorosa. Upon seeing Mary, His mother, Jesus says, “Look, mother, I am doing a new thing.” B. For us, every day is a new thing, but some days have more importance than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Philippians 2:6, John 1:14, John 8:58, John 10:30, Romans 8:29, John 1:1-3, Romans 11:33-36, Revelation 22:13, Hebrews 1:3, Colossians 2:19, John 5:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Discern True Hope Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 6, 2022

We know much about the life of the man from Tarsus who went on to write more than half of our New Testament. As we look into Paul’s life, we will be looking for life truths - lessons that will help us to walk closely to Christ.

Life Truths from the Chief of Sinners DISCERN TRUE HOPE Acts 7:54-8:3 Introduction First message in a series: Life Truths From the Chief of Sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 NKJV This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clinging To The Lord In Hope Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022

Life becomes 'bitter' and we lose hope with we turn away from the Lord, but the Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him.

CLINGING TO THE LORD IN HOPE Ruth 1:1-22 What is wrong?—Life becomes ‘bitter,’ and we lose hope when we turn away from the Lord. What is true?—The Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him. What to do—We must cling to the Lord in hope. Why? Because… I Hope in the Lord Leads to Obedience ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For Shipwrecked Lives

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2022

Troubles come to Christians. The answer is how do you find hope in the trouble?

Paul had been arrested. He had been tried in a false trial and he appeals unto Caesar as a Roman citizen. He was commanded to stand trial before Caesar. Troubles that place us in a no hope situation do come. From Paul’s life, we can see them come as a result of things that Paul had no control over. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Here’s a helpful way to remember the word providence: PRO is “before” and VIDEO is to “to see.” He’s seeing life happen in advance. You can even hear the word “provide” in the word Providence. Even in the worst of times, God is working for His children’s good and happiness.

Our nation’s first President had a different way of looking at life and you could see it in his very first inaugural address. Had you been in the relatively small crowd to hear Washington’s Inaugural address some 230 plus years ago, you would have been surprised at how visibly nervous Washington ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Do you wonder why the Bible included the story of Judas’ suicide inside the pages of the Bible? The reason God included the story of Judas is simple: Not even the betrayal of one of Jesus’ chosen twelve can stop the mission of church.

Today, I want to speak to you on this important topic: “Hope in the Face of Fear.” Isolated from meeting together because of the Coronavirus, we meet for worship online. Of course, there is no substitute for gathering together in person. How I look forward to seeing everyone face to face! I am so ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38

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

From Despair To Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul comes to the end of his rope, but he does not come to the end of his hope. He had no resource in himself, and all he could do was to surrender his life and future to the providence of God.

Paul Aurandt tells the story of one of the fastest rising young singers back in the early 50's. He was called the Romantic Voice Of America. Teenage girls would give anything to see him, but he never appeared anywhere. He was not even seen in photographs. He was strictly a radio voice. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11