Sermons on Reason For Hope:

Becoming An Encourager

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 15, 2009

In this sermon you will see the damage of discouragement and ways of becoming an encourager.

Are you working at becoming an encouraging person? This is vitally important! We find a good example of this lesson in II Sam. 19. King David’s troops had pursued Absalom in hopes of correcting the problem with the estranged son. Absalom was killed in the conflict. Instead of thanking his men for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Next

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2012

Maybe you are going through a period of great disappointment in life. IT IS LIKE A DOOR HAS BEEN SHUT TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS YOUR FUTURE! You aren’t the only one to experience this kind of disappointment.

What to do next! Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off.” I have come to now enjoy my tedious bus journey in the villages, because I have gained lot of information through the local people and also have got a lot of stuff to share with you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Unspeakable!

Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011

God's people can rejoice no matter what the circumstances may be because of Christ and what we have in Him.

1 Peter 1:3-16 The Bible presents certain birthmarks that distinguish the children of God from the children of the world. We read that, ‘by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.’ God’s people are called upon to be a ‘peculiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

One Mother - Two Nations: Part #2 - Jacob Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 29, 2011

This sermon has two points. 1. The believer’s life is a battle. 2. The believer’s hope is in heaven.

One Mother – Two Nations Part #2 - Jacob “Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.” Genesis 25:27 (NASB) Today we want to look at the character of Jacob. From our text we find that he was “a peaceful man – living in tents”. But we know a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Long View Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 10, 2013

What do you do when the culture around you and life seems to go south? Do you rant and rave and get bummed? Get some incredible advice from David on how to put life and difficulty into perspective.

Psalm 37 ought to be required reading for all Christians. It gives us hope for the future while we live in a wicked world and it gives us direction for how to live our lives given the hope that we have in our Messiah Jesus. Notice as we walk through this psalm how much it sounds like a series of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lessons In The New Year From Lepers - Part 1 Series

Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 7, 2012

Learning from the trials and testings of others to be strong and courageous.

The story of the Four Lepers is a story that we as believers personally might learn from, but we as a church should allow this story to teach us congregationally as well as we move in this New Year. It’s one of my favorite Old Testament stories that I have on other occasions used as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God As Your Warrior Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2012

No matter how deep of a hole you find yourself in, if you have a relationship with God He will hear, He will find, and He will rescue you, though the victory may not be what you expect, it is accomplishing God's will

Psalm 18 is the longest Psalm we have dealt with so far at fifty verses. It appears to have been written by David (though some argue against this) at a time after his lengthy battles with enemies that surrounded Israel and Saul’s battle against him for the kingship. It really speaks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Feel Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2012

Often Christians their most difficult moments when they choose to trust God in difficult times and then He seems not to answer. David, and Jesus experienced this and we can learn from their reactions.

Psalm 21 is a royal psalm that celebrates the king’s victory and looks forward to future victories over the enemies of Israel. It’s a psalm that gives us comfort as we entrust our future to Him. This is likely connected to Psalm 20 where David cried out for just such a victory. 1 In ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ask For Help

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 22, 2012

1. Heed His Word & Not Your Heart 2. Open Yourself To Possibilities 3. Prepare For A Change 4. Enjoy His Leading

Living Without Hope Man can live about forty days without food, About three days without water, About eight minutes without air, But only one second without hope. Ask For Help - Moses asked his friends Aaron and Hur to support him. Exodus 17:11–16 - Jesus took Peter, James, and John aside ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Could Use Some Good News Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2008

The first on Romans - about the Good News of Jesus

Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel “Sure Could Use Good News” Romans 1:1-7 * The pop singer, Anne Murray, recorded a song which said, “Sure could use, a little good news today.” I don’t know about you, but surely is a truism for me. You see, we live in a world which is inundated with bad news. Read ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For A Restless Soul

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Feb 23, 2008

Every human being is seeking rest for the soul and Jesus offers it to all who will come to Him. This sermon should challenge each listener to come to Christ to find eternal and internal rest.

Subject: Eternal Peace Scripture: Matthew 11.28-29 Sermon: The Cure for a Restless Soul Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to come to Christ to find eternal and internal rest. Summary: Every human being is seeking rest for the soul and Jesus offers it to all who will come to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 29, 2007

God wants to do a new thing in all of our lives as we head into this New Year. New Beginnings start when we realize that we are powerless to change ourselves, but we look to God for an encounter with Jesus that can change us forever.

NEW BEGINNINGS FOR A NEW YEAR INTRODUCING VISION 2008: 2007 was TRANSITIONS; 2008 is NEW BEGINNINGS. OPENING TEXT: “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Out On A Limb Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

How Zacchaeus’ life was changed by coming face to face with Jesus

Out on a Limb Series: face to Face Sunday Sermon, July 1st 2007 Intro: Video Jesus was on His way to that Cross when He passed through a very famous town named Jericho. Like a Rose day parade to witness Jesus passing by, hundreds or even thousands of people lined the street that day. They all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Five Ingedients Of The First Miracle"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 14, 2008

Here is the simple outline: It took Christ, a great need, a praying mother, odedient servants, and someone to taste the wine!

"Five Ingredients of the First Miracle" What is a miracle? Let me suggest this definition for you: A miracle is when God intervenes to reverse the curse that caused the natural downward flow of death to all things. God is the one who has placed the natural order of things. God can use his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If Every Christian Could Take One Look Into Heaven

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2008

The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy here on earth.

If Every Christian Could Take One Look into Heaven John 14:2 Intro The Bible does not give us all the answers to the questions we may have concerning heaven and hell. Someone has suggested that if we were given a full description of the joys of heaven, it would be impossible for us to be happy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist