Sermons on Restore My Hope:

Hope Uncompromised Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Paul was dealing with the Christians in Colossae that had lost their hope because a false teacher there spreading wrong message to them. Paul was trying to correct the chaos created by the false teaching because, being a loving and passionate person, he h

Scripture Lesson: Colossians 2:6-19 Last night I received an email from a guy named Jim H. He says, “Twice today you sent me back the email containing some cute animal pictures that I sent out a year an a half ago, without explanation. I don’t know who you are and I don’t think I have ever had you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope And Confidence

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 18, 2019

We live in a world that is filled with crime; slider crimes, drive-by’s, and various ‘get rich quick schemes.’ No wonder there’s so much confusion, despair, and hopelessness in the world.

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Philippians 3:4-16, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 27, 2009

The world is drenched with God, the earth crammed with heaven...for those who have eyes to see.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – June 27, 2009 – The Hope of Heaven Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made…” Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hoping Or Wishing

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confidence And Hope

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 14, 2013

HOLD FAST WITH CONFIDENCE AND HOPE

CONFIDENCE AND HOPE INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 3:1 ADDRESSED CHRIST AS AN APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. EVERY BELIEVER MUST PLACE CONFIDENCE AND HOPE IN CHRIST, YOUR APOSTLE AND HIGH PRIEST. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: HEBREWS 3:6 (NKJV) BUT CHRIST AS A SON OVER HIS OWN HOUSE, WHOSE HOUSE WE ARE IF WE HOLD ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2011

Part two of a series in 1 Peter.

A REAL REASON FOR HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Preached HPC Sept. 18, 2011 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

It is during this season of Advent that we focus on hope and that hope is centered on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent is not just about preparing for the coming of the Christ child. It is also about looking to the Second Coming of Jesus

The Hope of Advent Ephesians 2:1-10 In the 19th century, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for the Second Coming of Christ. One such prophecy was an Adventist leader name William Miller. After studying Daniel 8, Miller predicted that Christ would return on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Voice Of Hope Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 10, 2007

What is the hope that lies within all Christians, the hope people are looking for? Grace. This message looks at how to live out grace and create a grace filled culture.

Today is the last week of our series an elemental church. Hopefully, you are starting to see more of what God is calling us to and what he wants to do among us and through us as we move forward as a church. The past two weeks, we have been using 1 Corinthians 13:13 as our launching point. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Darkness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 5, 2002

A sermon on hope, using the rescue of the nine coal miners in Pennsylvania as the central illustration.

This morning, I’d like to consider the topic of "hope". Is hope important? Is it something we need? Is it essential to our happiness, essential even to our survival? For an answer to that question, we could probably talk to the nine coal miners who were rescued this week in Pennsylvania. They spent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

Seasons Of Hope

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 7, 2010

God wants to resurrect hope in your life today!

Seasons of Hope Intro: It seems that one of the vital components of this life we live is the ability to hope and to dream. You might call it having ambition, aspiration, vision, plans, goals, endeavors, or whatever, but it usually starts very early in life. Even as children we dream of the way ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Of The Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 24, 2014

Jesus is where Christians place all our hope. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2 and 3 express this hope to us and encourages us to remain faithful.

HOPE OF THE CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 & Revelation 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION… HOPE IN HYMNS #1 A Lamp In the Night #2 Great is Thy Faithfulness #3 My Only Hope is in the Lord #4 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less [transition] BACKGROUND OF THE CITIES We are continuing our look at the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Chance And A Hope Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 6, 2020

Hell is real. Hell is bad. Hell is eternal. But Hell is avoidable. The good news is that through Christ our sins have been paid for. In Christ there is hope.

How many of you believe in Heaven? [Pause.] Dumb question? Well, bear with me. How many of you believe in Hell? [Pause.] How many of you believe that Hell is a real place and not just some concept or metaphor? [Pause.] You would think that the concept or belief in a real Heaven and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, John 14:6, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2012

The coming of the Messiah was the “hope” of the Israelite people for thousands of years. John the Baptist’s father Zechariah described 5 facets of their hope that was fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Christmas brings home these five wonderful hope

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS Luke 1:67-74 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family was on their way to the hospital with their 15-year old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride they talked about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the teenager asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-74

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope Is Kindled

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Apr 14, 2016

The Resurrection of Jesus gives hope. Hope to people who are crushed. Hope for our bodies and for this created world.

One of our boys talks in his sleep. We were on holiday, had been watching The Lord of the Rings, and were sharing a room in a B and B, when our comatose 12-year-old declared: ‘Don’t worry mummy. Hope is kindled!’ The resurrection of Jesus gives hope 1. It gives hope to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Anglican