Sermons on Restore My Hope:

The Power Of A Personal Testimonty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to Utilize the power of the personal testimony in the way the apostle Paul appropriated its usefulness through the power of the Spirit

The Power of Paul’s Personal Testimony (Acts 22:1-10) Illustration:In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering. Howard Hendricks. Illustration:T.H. Huxley, a well-known agnostic, was with a group of men at a weekend house party. On Sunday morning, while most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Don't Feel Worthy

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

God calls us by name, not by our failures. When our confidence ends, His grace begins, restoring identity, worth, and hope.

There are some sermons that come out of study, and some that come out of history, and some that come out of doctrine… But every once in a while, a sermon comes out of the quiet places inside the soul. The places where you don’t speak out loud. The places you don’t even write down. The places where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4, Psalm 103:10-13, Mark 1:40-45, Romans 5:6-8, Jeremiah 31:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Restoring Foundational Truths Of Our Sexuality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

To reach what is good, perfect, and pleasing…including what is good, perfect, and pleasing (fulfilling) as sexual beings… involves transforming our perceptions. In this case it may mean deciding that the movies and magazines really can’t tell us who we re

Restoring Foundational Truths of Our Sexuality Series: Restoring the Gift of Our Sexuality Brad Bailey – March 22, 2009 Intro – This past week my wife was facilitating a group of mothers who have been discussing sexuality… and in this particular week… imparting healthy sexuality to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Stewards Of The Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship; this part dealing with the Word of God and the Gospel.

LESSON 2 - STEWARDS OF THE TRUTH TEXT: JOHN 18:33-38a; 1Co 4:1-2 Introduction: Last week, we began this series of messages on Stewardship. We discussed the measure of a life. We found that our faith is the foundation of our life, and upon that foundation of faith comes our values. Our values, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

TWO EXAMPLES OF PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL: UNSELFISH, SACRIFICAL SERVICE TO OTHERS IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL

BIG IDEA: TWO EXAMPLES OF PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL: UNSELFISH, SACRIFICAL SERVICE TO OTHERS IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL Carson: "Emulate those who are interested in the well-being of others, not in their own. Be on the alert for Christians who really do exemplify this basic Christian ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus’s Reality, My Reality

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 16, 2020

Jesus says we can do the works that He did. So why aren’t more Christians doing them? This message identifies nine reasons why the body of Christ, in general, is not doing the works of Jesus.

Jesus’ Reality, My Reality For the most part, the Church, the body of Christ, doesn’t understand who it is as it relates to being part of God’s family. Please turn to 1 John 3. (1) Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God [that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4-5, 1 John 5:11-15, John 14:12, John 13:37-38, John 14:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2012

There are plenty of believers in this nation who should be making a difference and yet it seems that we lose battle after battle in regards to the moral compass of the United States.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN This past week half the people in our nation were happy because of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help Restore Your Fallen Brother

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 21, 2004

PENTECOST 16(A) - Help restore your fallen brother by warning them against their sin and offering them God’s forgiveness.

HELP RESTORE YOUR FALLEN BROTHER MATTHEW 18:15-20 September 19, 2004 - PENTECOST 16 MATTHEW 18:15-20 15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need Hope

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Hope in Christ

One of the most difficult truths to have people believe is that God truly does love them, sometimes there are people that in their minds they have been used and violated and many times the question is God why? Why God if you love me could you allow these things to happen to me? If you are real, why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can I Give Them Your Name?

Contributed by Stephen Woody on Jun 10, 2005

Jesus tells us that the Harvest is Plentiful and the workers few. He then names the disciples who are workers. We have too many un-named followers in the church and not enough named disciples.

"CAN I GIVE THEM YOUR NAME?" INTRODUCTION: PETER, ANDREW, JAMES, JOHN, PHILIP, BARTHOLOMEW, THOMAS, MATTHEW, JAMES, THADDEAUS, SIMON, AND JUDAS These Are The Twelve Disciples. They are listed here, in this text, by name. These are the faithful, core members ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

So what does this parable reveal about the Kingdom of God. It describes how the Word of God produces fruit (i.e., how the kingdom grows)

THE GROWING SEED—Mark 4:26-29 TEXT He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Denomination: Methodist

Suddenly: A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Advent reminds us of two realities: the joy of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of His second. Both are deeply tied to the theme of suddenly.

Suddenly: A Message of Hope December 1, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 Today, as we begin Advent, our focus is on hope—the hope that came suddenly on that first Christmas night and the hope we continue to carry as we await Christ’s return. Advent reminds us of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Brethren

Living An Life That Has An Impact For Christ

Contributed by John Walls on Jan 31, 2001

A life that makes a difference

LIVING A LIFE THAT HAS AN IMPACT FOR JESUS Acts 17:1-5; 10 1 Thess. 1:1-10 Introduction: This world is in need of people who need our Saviour. He is the one who saved from the sin that plagues every man, woman, boy and girl. It is the sin of being a descendant from Adam. Each believer needs to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Times Of Despair

Contributed by William Hooper on Feb 16, 2015

How can we find hope when we despair of being rid of depression or guilt or besetting sin? How to find hope in Jesus.

Hope in Times of Despair Lamentations 3:1-6, 16-25 INTRODUCTI0N The year is 586 BCE. The nation Israel had already been taken into captivity. Now, the city of Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians. Soon, the walls of the city would be destroyed. The Babylonian army would plunder all the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist