Sermons on Numbers Of Hope:

The Light Of Hope

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2016

We all need hope. Here I’m touching on how Hope is like a light. It should give us optimism, transform our lives, and reminds us of our inheritance.

THE LIGHT OF HOPE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. You always need to be skeptical when you are offered a “free ride.” If it looks too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true. Example: 2. In Zimbabwe, a bus driver was transporting 20 mental patients from one mental hospital to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run With Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022

Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Living With Hope!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015

“We rest in this hope we’ve been given—the hope that we will live forever with our God—the hope that He proclaimed ages and ages ago (even before time began)” (Titus 1:2, VOICE). The imminent return of Jesus is our blessed hope!

Living with Hope! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 3, 2019

If there are two things which are universal to the human condition, it’s that we all hold hope dear to our heart, and we all have to face disappointments and some time or another. Though many may not realize it, hope isn’t just a universal experience, it’s a universal need.

OPENING STORY On this Armed Forces Day weekend, I am reminded of one of the persistent dreams of my childhood. When I was a kid, there was nothing I hoped for more than to one day be a Soldier like my dad. In fact, both my parents had served, and some of my earliest memories were putting my dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

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

Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Hope Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007

The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Hope Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 18, 2008

7th in a 10 part series on the Book of Revelation, this walk through chapters 15 and 15 expose visions of judgment and ask the question: Where is hope?

Visions of Judgment: Where is Hope? We are getting into the home stretch of our series, 7th in our 10 part series, chapters 15 and 16 of the 22 chapters in The Book of Revelation. This Revelation of Jesus Christ to His Church through this apocalypse. We have made the point in our walk through ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 14, 2009

Hope and Change? It can only come through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What kind of hope do believers really have in Christ and His resurrection?

Hope in the Resurrection Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Hopeful Determination Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013

Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be?

A Reason for Hope A study through Peter July 23rd 2023 If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be? Is your hope for today and the future (because we cannot hope for the past) found in your investments (I hope my stocks are up!), the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002

Knowing the hope of God With Us through every circumstance of life

The Gift of Hope Nov 30 / Dec 1; 2002 Intro: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope Uncompromised Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Paul was dealing with the Christians in Colossae that had lost their hope because a false teacher there spreading wrong message to them. Paul was trying to correct the chaos created by the false teaching because, being a loving and passionate person, he h

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-19 Last night I received an email from a guy named Jim H. He says, “Twice today you sent me back the email containing some cute animal pictures that I sent out a year an a half ago, without explanation. I don’t know who you are and I don’t think I have ever had you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 18, 2011

Hagar's Helper and ours.

Intro: 1. Helen Keller, who of course was blind and deaf, said: "I am looking forward to Commencement day [talking about graduation from Radcliffe College]...The question now is, what shall I do with this education, and these opportunities. I feel that I could impart to a child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist