Sermons on Hoping Against Hope:

Witnessing To The Angels

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 24, 2025

Paul wrote in Ephesians 3:10, 'So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.' What does this mean?!

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re moving on to Ephesians 3. In my first talk, I showed you this picture. It’s produced by the BibleProject and it presents the structure of Ephesians. Ephesians 1 and 2 both get a lot of space. But look at Ephesians 3! It just gets a little corner! It seems that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Burning The Midnight Oil Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Burning the Midnight Oil

Acts 20 v 1 - 12 Burning the Midnight Oil The Church Defended - Paul's Decision The Time - 1 And after the uproar was ceased, The Tenderness - Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them The Tenacity - and departed for to go into Macedonia. The Church Developed - Paul's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2025

Satan’s power only lies in darkness, smoke and mirrors. Though the darkness may seem deep, engulfing, and suffocating, it has no real hold on the believer. The believer has been called out of darkness into the marvelous light.

Sermon – Experiencing Freedom From Darkness Scripture -1Peter 2:6-9 “As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.” Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-9, John 10:10, Psalm 40:2, Psalm 27:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Night Jesus Was Born

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

It was time for God’s Son to be born.

A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:8-9, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9, Luke 10:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unspeakable Joy: Loving The Unseen Savior Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that our faith allows us to genuinely love the unseen Christ, resulting in an inexpressible and glorified joy that transcends our circumstances and serves as a foretaste of heaven.

Introduction: The World's Motto The world lives by a simple motto: "Seeing is believing." We are creatures of the senses. We trust what we can see, what we can touch, what we can measure. We demand evidence, proof, and personal experience. To love someone, you must know them, see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Truth In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Johnny Parker on Nov 13, 2025

In life through troubles and trials, God always asks us the same question. Do you trust me?

As Christians we can identify with the following scriptures with ease: We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will. John 9:31 This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

The Play That Goes Wrong

Contributed by David Western on Nov 19, 2025

Just like the Off-Broadway play, life is not always going to go right. But if you trust the Director, He is going to direct your path.

There is actually a play named, “The Play That Goes Wrong.” I was hesitant at first to go see it, but Allen wanted to see in while we were in NY, and so I obliged. It was hysterical. The play is supposed to be a murder mystery, but the whole point of the production is well…everything goes wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

A Commission Of Compassion. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2025

A wake up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:6-8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The New Year Ahead. Part #2 Renewing Your Mind For The New Year Romans 12:2 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025

Part 2 of the New Year ahead series. Renewing our minds from the Past.

Sermon 2: Renewing Your Mind for the New Year Romans 12:2 Stand with me now and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Year Ahead. Part 4: "Stepping Boldly Into The New Year” Joshua 1:9 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025

The last of the series Preparing for the Year Ahead. A message of having confidence in the Lord and His plan.

“Stepping Boldly into the New Year” Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even There: The Invisible Hand Of God In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025

Life sometimes takes us into unexpected places — the mountaintop of success or the valley of failure, the dawn of change or the loneliness of distance. In those moments we often ask, “Lord, are You still here?”

EVEN THERE: The Invisible Hand of God in Unlikely Places Text: Psalm 139:7–10 (NIV) “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation Questioned Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 10, 2026

The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well.

“Salvation Questioned” Acts 15:1-5 The subject of salvation has caused great division in churches over the last 2000 years. It should not be a shock to discover that this subject is in our Bibles, but the answer that is clear has also been ignored and discarded as well. Our defense is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through faith in Jesus Christ's promises, His power over life and death, and His enduring light.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together as a family of believers, united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on the powerful words of Jesus, as recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-26, John 1:4-5, John 14:19

Topics: Embracing Hope, Christ's Promise

Anchor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called "Anchor", emphasizing the idea that Jesus is our anchor and hope, providing steadfastness and security in all life's trials, based on Hebrews 6:19 and Matthew 14:25-31.

Welcome to church! It’s a great day to be here, since we’re starting a new 4-week series called Anchor. As we begin our series, you should know it’s built around a single Bible verse; Hebrews 6:19 which says; “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure…” An anchor is an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Hope, Steadfast Faith, Salvation

Sermon Series: Anchor

Your Enemies Shall Fall!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

A word of encouragement,faith and hope that no matter what comes against you,it will fall.The word that you are more than a conquorer in Jesus

“In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal