Sermons on Reason For Hope:

The Hope That Holds Us Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 26, 2025

The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the brokenness around us; it simply believes God is greater than the brokenness.

Title: The Hope That Holds Us Text: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20 The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unity Of Hope. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2025

Christ accepts all His people, so accept one another (ROMANS 15:7).

THE UNITY OF HOPE. Romans 15:4-13. In Romans 15 Paul bases His argument in Scripture. First and foremost, in Romans 15:3, Paul applies Psalm 69:9 to Jesus, arguing that we should follow the unselfish attitude of Christ (see Philippians 2:5-11). We must not forget that Jesus came into this world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Through Repentance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 3, 2025

This is the 49th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#49] HOPE THROUGH REPENTANCE Luke 13:1-9 Introduction: Romans 15:13 This verse reminds us that in the midst of anticipation and waiting, we can find confidence and assurance in God's promises. Hope during Advent is a confident expectation of the coming of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

From Heartbreak To Hope

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Dec 5, 2025

Heartbreak may feel like the end of your story, but Jesus specializes in meeting us in the ashes and raising hope from the wreckage. This passage shows us how He moves toward us when we feel most lost.

From Heartbreak to Hope (Expect the Unexpected • Week 2) INTRODUCTION — Heartbreak Is Real For All Of Us Last week we talked about how God often shows up in life’s interruptions — how the mundane can become miraculous. This week, we’re not talking about minor interruptions… but those moments ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope An Advent Message. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 8, 2025

This is a re-jig of an earlier sermon that addresses Hope as part of Advent 2025

Advent Hope. This week we are addressing the second point of advent; we light the candle of Hope. Even saying that brings a smile to my face. We light the candle of Hope, we see a glimmer of Hope, the glimmer becomes a flame of hope, that if and when spread, can ignite the world into a new light ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Jeremiah 29:11, Joshua 19:28-29, 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Coffin That Preached Hope Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 12, 2025

This sermon explores Joseph's deathbed faith, where he rejected the glory of an Egyptian burial and commanded his bones be carried to the Promised Land, serving as a silent testimony of hope to Israel for 400 years that God would one day lead them home.

Introduction: The Prince Who Never Forgot Home Joseph is one of the most famous characters in the Bible. We know him for his coat of many colors, his dreams, and his rise from a prison cell to the palace. By the time he reached the end of his life, Joseph was the Prime Minister of Egypt. He had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For People With A Past Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025

Matthew highlights the broken, the scandalous, the outsiders—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba—names most would edit out. Why? Because Jesus comes from a long line of people with a past.

The Thrill of Hope #1 Hope for People with a Past Dr. Marty Baker / December 7, 2025 / Matthew 1 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. We are so glad that you are here. I want to welcome our campuses: Grovetown, North Augusta, South Campus, Atrium and those of you watching online. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

There’s Hope Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025

Christmas reminds us that no matter how dark or broken life feels, there is hope because Jesus has come. When the angels appeared to the shepherds that night, they gave us a glimpse of what real hope looks like.

Christmas Eve 2025 There’s Hope Dr. Marty Baker | Luke 2:8-14 | December 23/24, 2025 Merry Christmas and welcome to Stevens Creek Church. I also want to welcome our Grovetown Campus, our South Campus and our North Augusta Campus. I also want to welcome those of you watching online. How many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Living Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of hope found in Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to live lives filled with this divine hope.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as a crowd, but as a community. A community bound together by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we gather in this holy place, let us remember that we are not just spectators, but participants in this glorious tapestry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Hope

Hope For Those In Distress PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024

This sermon explores finding rest in Jesus Christ through understanding our distress, finding comfort in the Church, and developing an authentic relationship with Him.

Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you warmly to this sacred space, this divine assembly, where we gather in unity and love to seek the face of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a great mountain, preparing to ascend into a deeper understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Topics: Counseling, Christ

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

All That We Hope To Be Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 21, 2024

The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.

October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Romans 8:24-31, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#5] HOPE IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to talk about an important topic that many of us know well- “Hope In The Midst Of Failure.” In our passage, we see a crucial moment in history- The 1st failure of humanity in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Death And New Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 25, 2025

Dorcas was a beloved member of the Christian community in Joppa, she was full of good works and charitable deeds. She was a deaconess of the Church. She was a qualified widow as set forth by St Paul (1 Timothy 5:10).

Acts 9:36-42 Death and Resurrection of Dorcas   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love Endures Forever!   Joppa: Joppa was a seaport town situated on the Mediterranean, in the tribe of Dan, about 30 miles south of Caesarea, and 45 northwest of Jerusalem. A seaport of Palestine. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Methodist

From Judgment To Hope

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 7, 2022

Zephaniah's purpose was to rattle the people of Judah from their sin and complacency and urge them to repentance and return to God.

Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction to come from God, but with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is stated seven times in the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible