Sermons on Hoping:

Hope For Hard Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Here’s a helpful way to remember the word providence: PRO is “before” and VIDEO is to “to see.” He’s seeing life happen in advance. You can even hear the word “provide” in the word Providence. Even in the worst of times, God is working for His children’s good and happiness.

Our nation’s first President had a different way of looking at life and you could see it in his very first inaugural address. Had you been in the relatively small crowd to hear Washington’s Inaugural address some 230 plus years ago, you would have been surprised at how visibly nervous Washington ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 13, 2024

We all face the storms of life. Believers have no immunity from troubles and difficulties. Trusting God through the storms is the subject of Psalms 42 and 43. Here, we find how we should respond to the storms and how God can bring us peace.

FINDING HOPE IN THE STORM – Psalm 42, Psalm 43 INTRODUCTION Let me begin by sharing some interesting facts about this Psalm. It is the 1st Psalm in what is called Book 2 of the Psalms - Psalm 42 through Psalm 72. One of the major themes of these Psalms is moving through the struggles of life with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Our Valleys SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

AND IF THE BONES IN THAT VALLEY CAN LIVE THAT MEANS THERE IS HOPE FOR THE BONES IN OUR VALLEY TODAY. AND YOU DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE SOME BONES IN OUR VALLEYS.

Today, we will explore the powerful story of the prophet Ezekiel's encounter in the valley of dry bones. This valley symbolizes a place of distress and hopelessness. However, amidst the dry bones, God poses a question to Ezekiel: "Can these bones live?" Let us delve into this passage and uncover ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-5

Topics: Church Attendance, Hope, Faith

Hope Beyond Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

No matter what you're facing today, remember that there's a promising future waiting for you. Something good is on its way, beyond these challenges.

I don't know what you may be going through today, but God wants you to know that there is hope for your future. Something good is coming after this. In 2 Samuel 8:1, it says that David defeated the Philistines and took control over them. He conquered them and brought them under his authority. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1

Topics: Faith, Trust, Resilience, Courage

Finding Hope In Recovery SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Our God is a God of Recovery. He is interested in your restoration. He is not happy when His children are not where they should be in this life. When you are lower in the status that heaven has ordained for you, heaven becomes concerned and questions the reasons.

If you're going through a broken heart, a failed marriage, a financial disaster, a family heartache, an emotional meltdown, or a spiritual collapse, there is hope for your broken life. Jesus specializes in recovery and transformation. Our God is a God of Recovery, interested in restoring and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Topics: Hope, Recovery, Restoration

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A funeral message that provides comfort and hope through the story of John 11.

Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to mourn the loss of Patricia. We are here to share in the pain and sorrow, to weep and to wonder why. We may not have all the answers, but it is important for us to be here. In the book of Ecclesiastes, God ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-31

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian

Finding Hope In Grief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A message on the comforting hope we hold as Christians during times of loss.

Today, we gather to honor the memory of Eva Mae Paul and find comfort in the hope we have as Christians. In this passage from 1 Thessalonians, the people were concerned about what would happen to their loved ones who had passed away. They feared missing out on the return of Jesus Christ. But Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Topics: Christian Funerals, Hope

Finding Hope In Despair SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

When everything seems lost, God is just beginning.

Today, I want to share a message of hope with you. Have you ever felt like everything in your life was falling apart? Like you were cut down and left with nothing? Well, let me tell you about the hope we can find in the story of Job. Job was a man who had it all. He was successful, wealthy, and had ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Hope, Comfort

Finding Hope In A Storm

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024

Living in Lodebar without hope. God turns things around for Mephibosheth who was crippled due to being dropped as a child.

This morning we are going to be talking about another character in the bible. While this character may not be the most known character, his life really speaks to what we all are going through right now. Our character is found in the Old Testament and is the son of Jonathan and grandson of King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Topics: Unexpected Joy, Hidden Blessings, Unseen Opportunities, Hopeful Discoveries

We Have Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Because Jesus is alive, we can place our hope in His plans and purposes for our life, even in difficult times.

Today, we're gonna talk about hope. You know, that feeling you get when you're looking forward to something awesome? Well, we're gonna see how Jesus gives us the ultimate hope. So, let's dive in! Object Lesson: Bring in a small plant or seedling. Talk about how it starts as a tiny seed, but with ...read more

Topics: Hope In Jesus, Divine Embrace, Spiritual Discovery, Christian Hope

Love That Is Always Hopeful Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 28, 2023

Learn how love and hope are the foundation of our family, based on 1 Corinthians 13 and other biblical passages.

Love That Is Always Hopeful 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: Today, we are going to talk about love. Not just any kind of love, but the love that is always hopeful. The love that is described in 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, the famous chapter on love that is often read at weddings and other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 15:13, Psalm 33:18-22, Lamentations 3:21-22, Hebrews 10:23-25, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 8:24-25, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 3:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Privilege And Responsibility For The Hopeful.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023

What we are, and whose we are will not be fully evident until the Lord returns for His own. Then we shall see Him as He is. Then we shall be transformed, and fully conformed to His image.

PRIVILEGE AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE HOPEFUL. 1 John 3:1-3. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Real Hope? Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 29, 2023

Christmas is a time that is considered to be a time of real hope. Yet, it actually took place in a very hopeless time. What do we learn about real hope from Mary?

Anyone here named “Hope?” Hope is one of the most awesome names in the United States. Here’s what we know about the name: 1. Hope is ranked as the 714th most popular name in the US. 2. Based on the Social Security Baby Data base there are 73,426 people in the US named “Hope.” 3. There are 18.9 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Hope For The Future

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 12, 2023

Lamentation does more than ask the question, how? Lamentations gives of the profound answer.

I hope that you had a good year. We can say that not everyone had a good year. Some lost a loved one. Others were touched by the tragic consequences of war. Many lost jobs and went into financial ruin. Many have come through this last year asking, what hope is there for me? If that is your ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist