Sermons on Hoping Against Hope:

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2012

WE have to decide if what we believe really matters in the way we live. Our faith is based on our hope in God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 PC VIDEO DEFEAT • SLIDE #2 • We all need something to hope in, the hope that we have can inspire great faith and confidence. • Hope and faith are linked very closely together. • The key I wanted you to take from the clip is this; your actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors / Blue (Despair & Hope) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 29, 2013

Although forgotten by others, Joseph was never forgotten by his God and neither are we.

If someone tells you that they’re feeling blue, they don’t mean they’re turning into a smurf. They mean that they’re sad and feel that they are without hope. We all suffer from the blues from time to time – especially on dreary October mornings when we know we have six ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Mar 18, 2011

Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  To have faith is to believe then you shall receive.  Only the Just shall live by faith.  To have faith is to believe that you will receive.  Faith in God that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Our God Is An Awesome God. Really.

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 6, 2020

A message that is a reminder of how awesome God is. Not was, but is.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:2, Acts 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hard Thing / Difficult Situation Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023

Elijah told Elisha that was a HARD THING, a double portion of the anointing is a HARD THING. 2 Kgs 2:9. But then a Window was created for the actualisation of that request and that window is illustrated with the word "NEVERTHELESS".

2 Kings? ?2:8-15? ?KJV. “And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Intentions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 4, 2019

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30

1 Chronicles 29: 1 – 30 Good Intentions 29 Furthermore King David said to all the assembly: “My son Solomon, whom alone God has chosen, is young and inexperienced; and the work is great, because the temple is not for man but for the LORD God. 2 Now for the house of my God I have prepared with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Cares If Little Billy Goes To Hell

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HELL DO WE CARE?

Who cares if Billy Goes to Hell (Mark 16:19-31) Intro: Billy was born in 1972 into a family of drug abusers. His mother died of an overdose when little Billy was three years old, His father was wanted in Tennessee for selling drugs. Little Billy was slipped into Tennessee to live with relatives. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will I Ever See Green Grass Again?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020

In pandemic times we wonder if we will ever see better days ahead. Will we ever see green grass or is all we have to look forward to browned out and dying grass?

Will I Ever See Green Grass Again? By Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree The verse in the 23rd Psalm says “he maketh me to lie down in green pastures, he restoreth my soul (Psalm 23: ) In tough times it can be difficult to look beyond what is happening to us and see the light at the end ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18, Hebrews 6:18, Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Methodist

God In Person

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 22, 2019

How many famous persons have you seen in person? God came in person in Jesus Christ to share with us the human experience.

GOD IN PERSON INTRODUCTION: How many famous people have you seen in person? In the TV world, all of us have seen famous people on the screen. It almost appears as if we have seen them in person. We have seen presidents, famous statesmen, movie stars, sport figures, and many other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing With Jesus This Year

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 28, 2019

Christmas is Over. The baby is out of the manger. Luke 2:52 says Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. How can we grow as Jesus did?

GROWING WITH JESUS THIS YEAR Introduction Christmas is over. We and the shepherds have paid tribute to the newborn baby. We have opened our presents. Some of us have taken down the Christmas tree and other ornaments. Already things are getting back to normal. We are looking forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Valley Of The Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Ezekiel's Vision of the Valley

Ezekiel 37: The Valley of the Dry Bones If you have your Bibles with you this morning, turn with me to the book of Ezekiel, chapter 37. As you’re turning, let me ask you, “What do you know about the book of Ezekiel?” Most of us might guess the following: •It was written by Ezekiel •Ezekiel was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Service - The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 4, 2019

Comfort from one of the most reassuring passages of scripture that has comforted believers throughout history.

Welcome and Words of Comfort • Thank you for coming today to say goodbye and to pay your last respects to ……. • Whether we are family or friends, we have been drawn together today by the life of …………………... • ………...... was born ………… and lived a full life until he died on ……………. this year at the age ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, John 14:1-3, Matthew 25:21, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Funeral

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 7, 2019

Funeral for a life long friend

A little boy was impressed by the stars. He had many questions to ask concerning them Are the stars there all the time? Why don’t you see them during the day? His father answered You can only see them at night. Darkness is always more beautiful if we will look up at the stars rather than into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10, Ecclesiastes 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Storms

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 16, 2019

A message about overcoming storms and surviving.

Stand and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Stronger Faith Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019

Everyone has FAITH but for what, or for who; What or who has our FAITH is what really matters

Our Sermon today is all about Faith. What exactly is faith? Without relying on Daniel Webster, just off the top of your head, how would you define it? Would you believe me if I told you that even though you might not be a Christian but instead a non-believer of sorts…that your whole life is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other