Sermons on Hopeless Cases:

How To Plant And Help Large Urban Churches Grow

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Plant and Help Large Urban Churches Grow A Case Study in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

How To Plant and Help Large Urban Churches Grow A Case Study in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria Learning Objectives 1. The students will look for principles about the right and wrong ways to plant urban churches and see them grow? 2. The students will discover what can we learn from Paul about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Hard To Go Back Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 16, 2005

An inductive style look at Jacob’s wrestling match with God--a case study in a transformed life.

It’s Hard to Go Back Genesis 32:22-32 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Sometimes it’s hard to go home. It was for Jacob. Jacob was headed home for the first time in twenty years. Twenty years is a long time. A lot can change. On the other hand, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Right To Life

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon, though timely to the Schiavo case, deals with the issue of what really gives us the right to life!

With the recent developments in the Teri Schiavo case in Florida, one thing that has certainly happened was the issue of the debate about both “the right to die” and “the right to life” has entered a new arena. It has also begun both public and private debate from ethical, moral, constitutional, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Raises A Dead Girl & Heals A Sick Woman Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 22, 2006

Jesus is the healer, and he can heal even impossible cases. We must also pray for healing

Apprenticing Under the Master January 15, 2006 Mark 5:21-43 Jesus Raises a Dead Girl & Heals a Sick Woman It’s been a long time since we’ve been in Mark, but if you don’t mind, I plan to return to Mark periodically. We still have much to learn from Jesus in Mark as we “Apprentice Under the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: *other

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Malcolm Rios on Jul 12, 2015

This is my personal response to recent same-sex marriage legislation and the casing of the Confederate flag in South Carolina.

In the last few weeks, a couple of significant things have been all over the news in our country. From a Columbia, South Carolina AP article: “South Carolina pulled the Confederate flag from its place of honor at the Statehouse on Friday, marking a milestone in how America commemorates the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: *other

Would I Be Persecuted For Christ?

Contributed by Don Kesner on Apr 9, 2015

Jesus talked of being persecuted for "righteousness sake." If that be the case, am I living righteous enough to qualify?

*Thanks to every pastor and source which helped in making this sermon come together. (Matthew 5:10-12) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2013

Presenting the case for selecting deaconesses, defining the role of those men and women who serve in the capacity of deacons.

“Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.” [1] Paul did not write the missives included in Scripture in order to generate controversy among the churches of the Twenty-first Century; nevertheless, his letters have managed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Revenge Or Justice? (Genesis 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2024

Do we seek justice or revenge? Let's look at a case study in Genesis 34.

Do we want true justice or is our motive really revenge for wrongful acts? Should we fight every wrong in the world or sometimes wait on God for justice? Let’s look at justice and revenge in Genesis 34. What did Shechem do to Dinah? Did he want to marry her afterwards? Dinah, the daughter of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Limits Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical grounds for limiting reconciliation, particularly in cases where a wrongdoer remains unrepentant.

Reconciliation is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. We are called to forgive one another, just as God in Christ forgave us (Ephesians 4:32). However, there are situations where reconciliation may not be possible or wise. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical grounds for limiting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:32

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 36 – Hopeless People In A Desperate Situation. Great Sadness In The World - Chapter 4:17-19 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

It is sad when people lose hope and just wait for their end. We look at the great sadness of the survivors in Judah after the Babylonian destruction. We examine repentance, and the seriousness of sin. What can we do for despairing people? Let us not turn away from honesty in this.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 36 – HOPELESS PEOPLE IN A DESPERATE SITUATION. GREAT SADNESS IN THE WORLD - CHAPTER 4:17-19 The next 4 verses move back to the details of the suffering of the survivors and we take this verse by verse - PART [17]. A HOPELESS SITUATION – DESTITUTE AND ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-4, Jeremiah 37:5-9, Lamentations 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 6:3-8, Revelation 6:12-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Lamentations 4:19, 2 Timothy 3:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

This is a message filled with direct truth on the hopeless plight of those that go into eternity without Christ from the series through Malachi.

The Great Day of the Lord Malachi 4:1-3 I. The Declaration of God’s Judgment (v. 1a) “For behold, the day is coming….” V. 1a A. Judgment Day is clearly taught in scripture (II Peter 3:10) B. It is a day that we should look for “For behold…….” – v. 1a C. It is a day that should be declared ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Message: Freedom Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 15, 2007

The message looks at the freedom of Christmas. 1. Freedom from fear 2. Freedom from hopelessness and 3. Freedom to worship.

A Christmas Message: Freedom Luke 2:8-20 “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 26, 2012

Based on an illustration about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a great sermon about going from hopelessness to hope because of Christmas.

PEACE ON EARTH Luke 21:28 In July of 1836, Henry met Fanny. Henry was still dealing with grief. His first wife, Mary, had died eight months earlier following the miscarriage of their first child. Henry was devastated and left the U.S. to plunge himself into his studies. It was in Switzerland that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28

Denomination: Baptist

Five Steps To Salvation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016

People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27, Romans 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational