Sermons on Hopeful:

The Hope Laid Up For You 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. Introduction A. There is a story about how the caverns north of Yellowstone National Park were discovered. As the story goes, one of the original explorers was walking along the top of that mountain and fell through a hole, and he dropped down several hundred feet into this cavern and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 10:17

The Second Journey Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 16, 2010

A journey from hopelessness to hopefulness.

The Second Journey (Ruth 1:1-22) Introduction: “George went on a vacation to the Middle East with most of his family, including his mother-in-law. “During their vacation, and while they were visiting Jerusalem, George’s mother-in-law died. “With the death certificate in hand, George went ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope That's Worth Living For Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 30, 2007

We don’have a habit problem as much as we have a hope problem

Text: 1 John 3:1-3 Title: The hope that’s worth living for. Some descriptions of Hope “Nothing gives you more false hope than the first day of a diet.” “Lost hope is the undertaker’s best friend” “A man hopes that his lean years are behind him; a woman, that hers are ahead.” “The best bridge ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009

The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Real Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

Looking for, longing for and living for the promised return of Jesus gives real hope.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Reasoning: Think Out Of The Box!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 11, 2007

Do we have to stay this way? Will we require more of ourselves? There is hope, a new hope, a living hope, a hope against hope.

BEYOND REASONING! THINK OUT OF THE BOX. WHERE WILL YOU FIND GOD? EXPECTATIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Nothing creates more deep seated anxieties than the false assumption that life should be free from anxieties. Many years ago I was at a Preacher’s meeting and I heard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope That Free's Us

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

We can find ourselves in a place of complacency, or comfort, never challenging our faith because our hope is diminished, Hope is powerful and it moves our Faith, don't lose Hope.

The Hope That Frees Us 2 Kings 4:8-11 8And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 2 Kings 4:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer's Hope Is........

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 1, 2019

The believer's hope is found throughout the Bible and in this outline we share a few very important examples of hope.

The believer's hope is........ Titus 2:13 (KJV) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 1. Encouraging hope. John 14:3 (KJV) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 John 3:2-3

9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002

A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Hope Set Before Us Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of The Hope Set Before Us

The Study Of The Hope Set Before Us 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: There are two purposes for this lesson. • For those of you who are not Christians, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

"Hope Is Always The "Soup Of The Day.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “Hope is always the “soup of the day.” Ezekiel 37:1-14

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “Hope is always the “soup of the day.” Ezekiel 37:1-14 Verses one to ten, describe a vision. Ezekiel is taken by the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Vision Gives Healthy Hope Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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The Power of vision series, Vision keeps us healthy Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 2, 2002 About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Always Have Hope Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

When a person is "in Christ" there is no such thing as a hopeless situation.

It was a balmy October afternoon in 1982. Badger Stadium in Madison Wisconsin was packed out. That day there were more than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin football fans watching their team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It didn’t take long to determine who the better team was. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Floats, But Faith Walks

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

In the midst of life’s storms, it takes faith to walk upon the crests of the waves.

Hope Floats, but Faith Walks Background Text: Matthew 14:22-33 A. Location affects perception - When in the midst of a crisis, we are not only influenced by our own emotion, but by the emotion and perception of others. (“Boy I’d hate to be in your shoes” “What are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Empty Tomb Filled With Hope

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 24, 2001

If there is one thing we can learn from Easter it’s that God specializes in hopeless situations.

“An Empty Tomb Filled With Hope” Matthew 28:1-10 Could you imagine a presidential campaign manager leaving everything for three and a half years and investing all he had for his candidate? I’m talking about leaving not only job but also home and family. To have the campaign going great with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational