Sermons on Reason For Hope:

The Glorious Hope Of A Believer Even In Death

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the glorious hope of a believer even in death namely Rest,Reward,Rejoicing.Re-union,Resurrection ,Residence and Redeeemer.

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BELIEVER EVEN IN DEATH ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. REST 2. REWARD 3. REJOICING 4. RE-UNION 5. RESURRECTION 6. RESIDENCE 7. REDEEMER THE MESSAGE THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF A BELIEVER EVEN IN DEATH ******************************************* 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Risen Savior Is Our Living Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 31, 2005

EASTER (B) - The risen Savior is our living hope: a living hope that is guaranteed and a living hope that is our victory!

THE RISEN SAVIOR IS OUR LIVING HOPE! (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19-26 - March 22, 2005 - EASTER SUNDAY INTRO: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it! Today we are going to study our living hope that far surpasses any hopes or dreams any of us have ever had. In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope And Strength In The Midst Of Trouble And Adversity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

Where can I find hope and strength when my life is terrible? God has answers.

Acts 16:25-34: HOPE AND STRENGTH IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE AND ADVERSITY One of the most common questions asked, when it comes to God and Christianity, is "Why does God allow evil to take place?" Some people call this the number one objection to Christianity - if God is so powerful, and if God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Hope

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings hope for me and for everyone I encounter.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Hope John 1:1-18 OPENING SONG: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” SLIDE #1 – Title Slide We are coming into the time of the year, which is called “Advent” in the Christian calendar. For most Americans, that does not register with us. We are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

6 Ways To Give People Hope Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Do you wonder why nobody stays in your company or church for very long? Perhaps there is not much hope for the future. Perhaps they cannot see good things in store for them in the future. There is enough negative news around to keep people down, so deci

Six Ways to Give People Hope 1. Make promises and keep them. Every time you break a promise, you erode people’s trust in you. It is very difficult to make people trust you. When people do not trust you, they will not follow you. The whole of Jesus’ ministry was centered around a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Legacy Of Hope Begins At Home

Contributed by David Ferguson on Aug 25, 2010

Life fulfillment and abundance is NEVER ultimately found in what we acquire, accomplish or achieve. It’s only found in the loving intimacy with God and others. The home the Lord builds is a home where people are the priority!

Our Legacy of Hope Begins at Home Introduction: Recognize the longest married couple in the service and possibly the newest married couple. (Perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind) A question for married couples:For those of us who are married, what hope do we have that our marriage will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Faith Leads To Death In Hope

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 2, 2009

A funeral sermon for a long time member of the church, who died in faith.

Dave Anderson, April 4, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas: Where Fear Meets Hope

Contributed by Rogers Steven Warner on Dec 10, 2012

The three fears found in the Christmas story can be brought to heel by the gift of hope.

Christmas: Where Fear Meets Hope Luke 1 & 2 Introduction: Charles Dickens featured three ghosts in his classical story A Christmas Carol: The Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Future. Today I’m not going to talk about the three ghosts of Christmas -- but I do want share ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believing God Out Of Obedience And Hope Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study throuhg the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; Abraham demonstrates one of the greatest examples of faith in the Bible. He believed God against all odds and he endured in his faith

Letting your Faith do the Walking part 3 Believing God out of Obedience and Hope Hebrews 11:8-10 Introduction Tonight we will continue out series on “Letting your faith do the walking”, tonight we will see the faith of Abraham, “Believing God out of Obedience and Hope.” Tonight by way of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Prophecy: The Hope Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 22, 2008

The power of prophecy enables us to get through difficult times.

Sons & Daughters: Prophesy, Dreams, Visions, July 20, 2008 Acts 2:14-18 Illus: “Mendin Fences” Fixing the fence: I should have prayed before I started instead of cutting the wood wrong. We need to live prophetically! We have questions – what is going to happen next? Are we going to make it? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Message - Hope Vs Death

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 6, 2009

Christian Hope vs Death. A brief funeral message for a Christian. Change the name and you are good to go.

Scripture tells us many things about the death of a Christian. Scripture does not gloss over the fact that death is a painful reality for us, nor does it tells us to pretend to be happy about the death of a loved one. We are expected to cry, have times of great sadness, mourn, and be at a loss when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prophetic People: Hope For A Troubled World

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 12, 2009

God’s desire is that we would become a prophetic people who bring hope to a troubled world.

A PROPHETIC PEOPLE: HOPE FOR A TROUBLED WORLD (October 2009 – Bible Fellowship Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO SPEAKER: Tell brief salvation story, how Jesus Christ changed my life Three years ago we were at BF when we got the call to go pastor BCC Since coming to BCC, the church has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: *other

America Dying Under False Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2009

Turn around the American people before its to late

America Dying Under False Hope **Prov: 10 -23 To do evil is like sport to a fool** Today when we look at America we see our leaders acting as they are fools. Waste / lying / stealing / cheating / spending / living high Our countries leaders have made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Chirstmas Is Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2007

Hold on to the rope of hope when you don’t think you can cope.

All I Want for Christmas is Hope Luke 2:38 Rev. Brian Bill 12/23/07 Hark, the Herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled’ [Put hand on Hope’s shoulder and hold up blanket] Yes, God and sinners reconciled. If we were to take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Baptist