Sermons on our faith and hope:

The Great Search For Hope

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 22, 2001

The inward, outward, heavnward search causes us to draw closer to the abondant love of our Lord and Savior.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762. Pastor: Michael Blankenship Sunday Morning January 14, 2001 It seems as if today more than ever before in history we are less satisfied with the lives, which we live. We have more than our parents and grandparents ever dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation For My Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

The first of a five part series from 1 Peter that deals with how to find hope for our lives.

We live in a world that desperately needs some hope: • Hurricanes and earthquakes • Threat of terrorist attacks • Rising energy prices that threaten our economy and our own personal finances • Increasing crime • Bird flu pandemic In a world like that people look for hope in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For My Home Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 17, 2021

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ.

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ. These are inseparable, the one from the other. True repentance cannot exist apart from faith, nor faith from repentance. It has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

Faith and Repentance

Faith is the positive aspect of true conversion, the human side of regeneration. In repentance, the sinner turns away from sin, while in faith he turns to Christ. These are inseparable, the one from the other. True repentance cannot exist apart from faith, nor faith from repentance. It has been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

Got Hope?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 1, 2003

Hope empowers us to live godly lives in the now. This sermons discusses how hope strengthens us against temptation and enables us to persevere in our walk with God. How hope is to be nurtured is also addressed.

Got Hope? I John 3:2-3 11-30-03 Intro: We take our text this morning from 1 John 2:28-3:3. 28And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. 29If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Living With One Hope

Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 2, 2007

Paul writes in Ephesians 4 that we have one hope, and that hope is based upon our calling. When we understand our calling, we will understand our hope, and we’ll know how to live like Jesus.

Living With One Hope Ephesians 4:1-4 Let’s start with our text this morning . . . READ: EPHESIANS 4:1-4 Today we will focus on the exclusiveness of the Christian faith as we try to understand what it means for us to have one hope. But before we talk about hope, actually in order for us to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hope For All Seasons

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2001

True, lasting hope comes not from our circumstances, nor does it come from within ourselves. It comes from God.

As a pastor, one of the things I’m called upon to do is to comfort those who are going through difficult circumstances. At times of suffering or crisis, people typically look to the minister for support and encouragement. And so, when tragedy strikes, or the storms of life become overwhelming, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5

Denomination: Baptist

Everydaay Hope Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope For A Hopeless Mess Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2014

Our Past, Shame, The Holy Spirit, Our Testimony

John 4:4-26 (p. 741) May 18, 2014 Introduction: [Brennan Manning tells a story in “Lion and Lamb” of a recent convert to Jesus who was approached by an unbelieving friend. His friend’s first statement: “So you’ve been converted to Christ?” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Hope

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 21, 2020

The church must stop being reactive and always playing defense to satan’s attacks! It’s high time the church mounted, an offensive attack and became proactive against the never ending attack of the accuser!

There is Hope As of today, there are people all over the world, sitting around and thinking about a lot of things. Will the economy rebound and what about the stock market? Am I going to be able to continue to work? When will all this end? When will things get back to normal? TBS. (now keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Acts 19:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Psalm 42:5 encourages us to reflect on our inner struggles and, like the psalmist, choose to put our hope in God. In Him, we find an unshakable anchor, a source of unwavering hope

"Hope in God's Faithfulness" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we turn our hearts to Psalm 42:5 in the New Living Translation, which provides a message of hope and trust in the midst of life's trials. Point 1: The Cry of the Soul Scripture: Psalm 42:5a (NLT) - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Lamentations 3:22-23, Isaiah 66:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven - The Eternal Hope Of The Redeemed

Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Feb 12, 2013

Encouraging all believers, those who are Blood washed to look upwards for their home coming is nearer than ever.

TOPIC: HEAVEN - THE ETERNAL HOPE OF THE REDEEMED TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:19; John 14:1-4; Colossians 1:27-29. The description of Heaven Heaven is a place and the eternal hope of the saved. The Scripture describes it as a beautiful city where the redeemed will live for eternity. Praise the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Holiness

Love That Produces Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This is a sermon based on 1 John 2:28-3:3 on how our hope in Christ changes the way we live. My wife and I preached this message together.

Love That Produces Hope 9:30 5/16 93 . Psalm 21:1-13 Rom. 8:18-30 Text 1:Jn.2:28- 3:3 .ls2 TOBY A pessimist sees a glass half empty, but an optimist sees   one that is half full. The difference in interpretation comes   from the hope that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Keeping The Faith

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2020

In bad times it is often difficult to hold on to our faith in God

Ben Carson, the American politician, author and retired neurosurgeon once stated: “I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you’re grateful, you’ll see through hard work, perseverance and a faith in God, you can live your dreams.” James 1:6 informs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16, 1 Peter 1:21