Sermons on Resurrection Hope:

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2002

A message of encouragement to remind us that salvation through Christ provides us with a living hope for today as well as for our future.

CHRISTIANITY IS A RELIGION OF RESURRECTION. IN FACT, IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS "RESURRECTION." PAUL SAID IN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:14, "IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN, THEN IS OUR PREACHING VAIN." WITHOUT THE RESURRECTION, THE VOICE OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hope In A Dark World

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 19, 2004

Now that you have seen His passion let me tell you about His purpose.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. (John 20:1) 1What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 2By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope That Changes Life

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This is an Easter Message on the hope that Jesus Christ brings into our lives.

Hope Has Come Easter 4/11/2004 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose either St. Clair, Helena, East 105th, or Elgin to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope Of The Third Day

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

The hope of the world is in the power of the risen Christ.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Hope of the Third Day Acts 10:34-42 Intro: The Apostle Peter is called by Cornelius to preach for them. Cornelius was a gentile, and he had a vision from God revealing to him the need for Peter’s preaching and the place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Living Hope

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 19, 2006

Our Living Hope In this Easter message Dave looks at the resurrection and the hope it brings, concluding the hope associated with Easter is only real if the resurrection if real. If the resurrection is mythical, then so is Easter hope.

Our Living Hope Easter, April 16, 2006 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Jeremiah 29:11 (GW) 11 I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope. Easter is a day of hope. It’s a day where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 8, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus 1. was physical. 2. is a mystery. 3. means hope.

I had an interesting conversation on the phone with my mother a few years ago. She told me she had been going to a Bible study at her church, led by her pastor, and he was saying that it was Jesus’ body that was raised from the dead. She has been in the church most of her life, but somehow that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 18, 2009

Because Christ has been bodily raised, the resurrection of the dead is the new reality for man. The resurrection of Christ means the resurrection of humanity for they are inseparably linked. If Christ is raised, then there is a resurrection for all

[RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] I CORINTHIANS 15: 12-19 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION [John 5:24-30] Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the USA, was a deist-one who believed in the God revealed in nature. Congress once printed a special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hopeless Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2025

Christ is risen! So don’t be confused any longer. Instead, be confident and share the good news!

Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out of it. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The "Empty" Hope Of Easter Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2013

Jesus raised on the 3rd day and brought us at least 3 'empty' hopes...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 28, 2013 Date Preached: March 31, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Easter Sunday Sermon Sermon Title: The Empty Hope of Easter Sermon Text: Luke 23:50-24:49 [ESV] Introduction: Last week I shared with you that Jesus Loves You! ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Brings Comfort, Peace And Hope

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 20, 2003

If Jesus is NOT the way, the Truth and the Life we are worse off then those who are enjoying the "good life."

After winning the Masters for his second consecutive year in 2002. A reporter asked Tiger Woods, “What would you say to Bobby Jones if you saw him right now?” (Bobby Jones helped to design the Augusta National Golf Club and passed away in 1971). Woods responded with something like this, “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

There Is Hope In The Resurrection (A Memorial Service)

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 7, 2020

When someone we loved passed on to be with the Lord. There may not be answers to the questions we have in our hearts. We received the comfort from the Lord as found in John Chapter 11.

Dear family and friends of Bro Johnny, We are gathered here to remember our departed brother Johnny. 1) WE CAN HAVE QUESTIONS. The circumstance by which Johnny is taken away from us is indeed very sad. No one had expected Johnny to go home to be with the Lord so suddenly. It has caused our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, John 11:35, John 11:32, John 11:21, Psalm 116:15, Revelation 14:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 26, 2011

Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of eternal life.

The Promise of Resurrection April 24, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Because Jesus rose from the dead, we have the hope of eternal life. Focus Passage: John 20:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist