Sermons on Only Hope:

Pleading For God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 30, 2022

What is the only basis for your prayer for mercy? When you’ve been emptied of all pride, when you’ve given up trying to earn the LORD’s favour or to fix your life, then your only hope really is this: God has made you his own in Jesus Christ.

In our text Isaiah is praying. Praying is a normal thing for us, but let’s appreciate what the prophet is doing here. In this book of prophecy, there’s all kinds of different styles of writing. In Isaiah there are speeches, parables, lamentations, hymns of praise, predictions of the future, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope That Comes From Reality Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 10, 2017

This is the 34th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#34] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM REALITY Romans 3:16 Introduction: We live in a time when everyone is expected to be politically correct. If we call something sinful, sinful; then we are intolerant. If we tell somebody that “will power” is not enough for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Can Only Imagine Home

Contributed by John Payton on Mar 22, 2018

This is the 4th and last of a series of messages using the themes of the Movie, "I Can Only Imagine." I took the major themes and a few quotes, but went my own direction on each. The introduction recaps the 1st 3. Main thought: being at home with Jesus.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE-HOME INTRO: The song that was written in mere minutes by “Mercy-Me” lead singer Bart Millard ,“I Can Only Imagine,” is renewing hope to many in the midst of life’s challenging situations. The movie by that name tells the story behind the song and is being played to sell-out ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

If You Do Only One Thing...

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 8, 2001

A New Year’s message. By doing just one certain thing all the other important things in life will naturally start to fall in line.

January 2, 2000 INTRODUCTION Well, it looks like we made it. Our second day safely into the new millenium. I was talking to Al Hsu the week before Christmas, and he said most preachers get to preach several messages at the beginning of a new year. You may even have opportunity a few times ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Only One Said, "Thank You!!!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Nov 14, 2006

This message deals with the responsibility that comes from being blessed by God to return a "Thank You!!!" to Him, and to live, in response to His goodness and grace, a life of thanksgiving.

"Only one said ’Thank You!!!’" Text: Luke 18:11-19 Sermon writer-Rev. Danny Moss mssdnny@yahoo.com Introduction- Graditude seems to be a lost virtue in our society today. Many people seem to think that the world owes them a living, and that they should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way To Be Made Right With God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2019

After spending three chapters explaining how all people are sinners and are subject to God's wrath, in Romans 3:21-26, Paul explains how sinners can be made right with God.

A. Let me begin with a question this morning: How many of us here today want to escape God’s judgment and wrath against sin? 1. We all want to escape God’s judgment and wrath against sin, don’t we? 2. But how can we do that? How can we make sure God’s judgment and wrath don’t fall on us? B. Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yolo You Only Live Once

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2015

YOLO Sermon part of the month-long New Year sermons LHC, January 24, 2015 As the saying goes, "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough". Question is, what are we doing with life today?

Introduction Good morning everyone. Welcome to Life Hope Community gathering. It is my prayer that you’re all at your most comfortable seats. Before we move on let’s look at this: -Flappy bird video How many of you are familiar with this computer game? I think sometime in 2013 when ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

If I Only Had One Shot

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

SOMETIMES WE ONLY HAVE ONE SHOT TO PRESENT THE GOSPEL. WHAT DO WE SAY?

IF I ONLY HAD ONE SHOT JOHN 3:1-19 INTRODUCTION: A PASTOR ONCE RECEIVED A CALL TO VISIT A DYING WOMAN IN A HOSPITAL ICU ROOM. ON ARRIVING AT THE HOSPITAL HE WAS TOLD BY THE DOCTOR THAT HE ONLY HAD TWO MINUTES TO SPEAK WITH THE WOMAN. IT WAS SUCH A SHORT TIME, CERTAINLY NOT ENOUGH TIME TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

If God Ever Has, He Still Can

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Psamist keeps saying, “cause thy face to shine and we shall be saved.” 1. It implies that he had seen God’s power in the past and wanted to see it again. 2. The Psalmist all through the chapter knew that his only hope was to have

IF GOD EVER HAS HE STILL CAN--PSALM 80 1. As in the case of most of the historical Psalms, it is impossible to say for certain exactly when this Psalm was written. All that we know for sure is that it sets forth a picture of great disaster and national calamity. Most think that it was written by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2009

On the surface the Parable of the Good Samaritan appears to be a simple story about being kind. It’s actually much deeper than that. This story is designed to show each of us how sinful and selfish we really are and that our only hope of going to heaven

Knowing Our Neighbors Luke 10:25-37 Rev. Brian Bill 6/14/09 The story of the Good Samaritan is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus. There are hospitals named after him and his name has become an idiom for unusual kindness and extraordinary care for the hurting. The “Good Sam RV Club” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Lord's Forgiving Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

We are not fine because we are wracked with sin Sin that the only payment for is death And we can never be cleansed of this sin, except for the blood of Jesus that washes away all sin

Hope in the Lord’s Forgiving Love Psalm 130 Good ole Farmer Joe had been in bad accident while pulling his horse trailer He decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Only God Can Forgive Sins Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 2, 2007

Is forgiveness of sins the greatest need of a paralyzed man? Yes! It’s our greatest need too, and the greatest need of others we know. Since only God can forgive sins against him, Jesus claimed the authority of God.

ONLY GOD CAN FORGIVE SINS—Mark 1:1-12 ***It was a Sunday morning, and light was just beginning to dawn. I got up and went to the bathroom, and promptly fainted. When I came around, I panicked, because I felt a tingling in my arm, a marker for a stroke. My wife called 911, and after a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Jesus Really The Only Way To Heaven? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 27, 2012

There are at least several dozen different religions in the world if not hundreds. There are many people in remote areas of the world. There are millions of people who are striving to live a good life, and there are many millions who do not believe in J

GodQuest - Is Jesus Really the ONLY way to Heaven? If Jesus is the only way… What about People who are Moral? What about people who are Other Religions? What about people who are Unreached? Slide Intro Good morning. This week we are finishing up our GodQuest series. We have been looking at some ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Only Son, Our Lor Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012

Examining the second part of the creed concerning Jesus Christ

HIS ONLY SON, OUR LORD A couple of years ago in a Maundy Thursday service a group of people presented a drama that I wrote over 20 years ago called “This is Your Life, Jesus”. It featured monologues by the people who knew Jesus, like Peter and Pilate and Judas and Mary. The section of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

You Only Get Three Strikes Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 27-33

Mark 11: 27-33 You Only Get Three Strikes 27 Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him. 28 And they said to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel