Sermons on Misplaced Hope:

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting In Hope!

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 14, 2014

How to stay in hope while waiting for the promise?

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Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shape Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Attack On Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2011

Believers can have hope in God through: 1) His Person (Heb. 6:13a,), 2) His Purpose (Heb. 6:14-15), 3) His Pledge (Heb. 6:13b, 16–18), and 4) His Priest (Heb. 6:19–20).

Tributes have pored in all week to the late Jack Layton, former leader of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party. Beyond all his contributions to various causes, a resounding factor that seems to have been recognized in him, was his ability to inspire hope. In a world rife with economic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Other

The Source Of Hope

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Servant hood is God’s way of making us great. • Because God created us to be happy • He created us to be fulfilled, and at peace, • And this happens when we learn to serve others

OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 2, 2017

The doctrine of solidarity says that all humanity is under the leadership of two men: Adam and Christ. Connection with Adam leads to death. Connection with Christ leads to life.

The reading from Romans 5:12-19 reinforces the idea that those who trust Christ have hope for the future. Let me explain. Adam’s sin led to condemnation of the entire human race because his sinful nature was passed on to all of his descendants. Christ overcame that condemnation. As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022

Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoring Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022

We can live without many things, but hope isn’t one of them. The Resurrection of Jesus restored hope!

Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction: • There are many things that we can live without, but hope isn’t one of them. o Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. o Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 15, 2024

In this exposition of Romans 4:4-8, we see the logic of grace and David's testimony affirming justification by faith. This way of salvation is something the angels desire to look into and something that will bring everlasting glory to God.

Intro Follow with me as we read Romans 4:1-3: “What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Psalm 32:1-2, Genesis 15:6, Romans 3:24, 1 Peter 1:12, James 2:17-26, 1 John 2:2, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2024

This brief homily was written for a non-church going woman who was a believer.

Homily for Elaine Beardsley Memorial Service - May 6, 2024 1 Thes 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

As we unpack this passage we will see several things that we can expect as Jesus followers that give us a living hope.

Living Hope OKAY – let’s do this… SO HERE - is the ‘Powerful Passage’ (1 Peter 1:1-12) that we are going to unpack this morning, in a conversation that I am calling, “Living Hope.” NOW – I want to encourage you to ‘really’ lean in and follow along in your Bibles/App or on the screen, as we read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Hope

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 11, 2022

Jesus is our only hope for salvation.

A Living Hope January 9, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is our only hope for salvation. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Supplemental Passage: For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Future

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 17, 2022

Have you ever noticed that man and women who do not know and trust God have an innate fear of the future?

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed that man and women who do not know and trust God have an innate fear of the future? 2. Do you doubt me? 3. WHERE WERE YOU AT 11:58 P.M. on December 31, 1999? What was going through your mind? Was your heart beating just a little fast? Were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10, John 14:26, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 23, 2022

Jesus came to lift us out of the pit of the muck and mire of this world in which people are being held captive. Instead, we can be held captive by the hope of Jesus, who through His death and resurrection lifts us up to eternal life. This is why every believer in Jesus Christ is a Prisoner of Hope.

Prisoners of Hope Zechariah 9:11-12 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb03VOm2EGM I’ve been looking lately at Scriptures that speak to the coming Messiah and the gospel message, and when I read the Scripture that I will be sharing today, it has the fullness of the gospel within it, but not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:11-12, Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Foursquare

Unshakeable Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jan 24, 2022

The number one thing people are looking for, hungry for, begging for, thirsting for, living for, even dying for is HOPE! Hope is not only one of the most powerful words in the English language, it truly is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

Most of us go about our daily routines without giving much thought to HOW the devices we use were constructed. Many of the items you use for work, play, and education rely on what are known as rare earth elements. There are seventeen rare earth elements in the periodic table, and all of these are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist