Sermons on Hopefulness:

Betrayed Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God offers hope for those who have been betrayed. The circumstances in life will bring hurt, but God offers hope for the believer.

Betrayed Genesis 37-50 The Lord may not have intended this to overtake me, but He has most certainly allowed it. Therefore, even though it is an attack from the enemy, it has passed through His loving care, and therefore all is well. 1. Get real v.19 2. Get perspective v.20 The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Voice Of Coming Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022

Though humanity continues to pass away, there is hope for something eternal. That hope is the Word of God which not only will be fulfilled but will stand forever.

ISAIAH 40: 3-5. [ADVENT I SERIES PART II] A VOICE OF COMING [Matthew 3:1-3, John 1:19–23] Like other prophets, Isaiah was given visions (1:1), but he also received words. In our text an unidentified voice or voices calls out with Good News (v.3). This Good News must be announced, and a herald ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Divide Your Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The command to love one another is sandwiched between two reasons to love that are both descriptions of the birth of hope. Love is encased in hope.

“What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life” (Emil Brunner) There are a lot of reasons for us not to be hopeful. I listed some just this week as I thought about this message: Suicide Stillborn children Multiple Sclerosis Sexual Abuse Eating Disorder Special Needs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Restored Hope - The Widow Of Nain - Mothers Day Talk

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2011

Jesus and the Widow of Nain. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: TWO CROWDS MEET: The widow and the mourners Jesus and his followers TWO ‘ONLY SONS’ MEET: The woman’s son and heir The Father’s son and saviour TWO SUFFERS MEET: Widow: alone and grieving Jesus: ‘man of sorrows’ TWO ENEMIES MEET: Boy: death and decay Jesus: life and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Brethren

Faith, Hope, And Love: Essentials Of A Healthy Heart Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

Faith, hope, and love. They make up a triad of truths about God and us. We continuously need these three factors, which is what "abide" implies.

Faith, Hope, and Love: Essentials of a Healthy Heart Life 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” - Faith, Hope, Love: These 3 can be discussed on their own merit, but I’d like to take a look at how they relate to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Mean To Go From Judgment To Hope?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2024

Zephaniah warned the people of impending punishment if they did not repent.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction that was to come from God, but it would come with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18, Zephaniah 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"what Is Christmas Really All About?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 11, 2023

In this 2023 series we are looking at the true meaning of Christmas. Today/s message is titled Wishing ands Hoping. The NT gives us a great word: HOPE. We have the blessed Hope: His name is Jesus.

“Wishing and Hoping” Isaiah 9:6-7a Several years ago, I wrote and published my first book. The entire process took about two and a half years. The Bible was written over a period of 1500 years. And rather than one author, there were approximately 40. With very different backgrounds; sheep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

From Heartache To Hope (The Thief Or The Giver Of Life?)

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 18, 2014

An Easter message comparing the thief (Satan) to Jesus as the life giver. Will we choose his lies or choose HIS life? Will we live in despair or hope?

Sermon Lanier Christian Church Easter, April 20, 2014 David Simpson From Heartache to Hope (The Thief or The Giver of Life?) Romans 5:8, John 10:10; Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Transformed By Truth: Overflowing With Hope - Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 19, 2024

Romans 15:13 speaks directly to the heart of the Christian life - trusting in God brings us joy, peace, and an overflowing hope that is empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Transformed by Truth: Overflowing with Hope Romans 15:13 Introduction: The Power of Hope in Christ Today, I want to talk about a verse that holds an extraordinary promise—Romans 15:13 (NLT): "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:3-5, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision Of Peace For A World At War

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2010

A vision of Kingdom peace is the hope for which we wait in the future and work for in the present.

Title: A Vision of Peace for a World at War / A Hope for Peace for a World at War Text: Isaiah 2:1-5 Thesis: A vision of a kingdom peace is the hope for which we wait in the future and work for in the present. Introduction I am reading a new book by Bobby Gross titled: Living the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain.

Jesus gave us hope when He conquered death. In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, He demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain. The believer will be raised from the dead, resurrected by the great shout of the Lord’s power. Tonight we are going to see Jesus confront death ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

The man by the pool was trapped by hopelessness until he turned in the direction of true hope.

Questions and their answers can tell you a lot about a person. In fact one of the keys to being successful in life is to learn to ask the right questions. What we see in this passage is someone who was so far down, so removed from any real hope that he probably didn’t even really know what ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Old Testament Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Hope is enhanced when I understand the back of the Book in light of the front of the Book.

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: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Short

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 21, 2022

A three point sermon on how short life is but the hope we have in Jesus.

I have preached right around 75 funerals these past 8 years that I’ve been Pastor here. I’ve been with several people as they went off into eternity. I have dealt with death. But these last two years or so has been kind of tough because I’ve dealt with DEATH in a different way. Did you know ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

“after Christmas – Then What?”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 22, 2010

Three things from Christmas that give us hope.

“After Christmas – Then What?” December 26, 2010 Matthew 2:12-15 12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. 13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-15

Denomination: Holiness