Sermons on Rising Of Hope:

The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020

Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37, Matthew 28:18-20, John 9:4

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Hope In Trapped Situations SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

If you're feeling trapped or cornered, if you've hit a roadblock, or if it seems like your adversary is winning: It's time to celebrate and trust in the Lord. This is a divine set up for a breakthrough.

Today, I want to share a prophetic message with you. If you feel trapped, like you've hit a wall, or if it seems like the enemy has the upper hand in your life, it's time to praise the Lord. This situation you're facing is actually a set up for God to bring about victory in your life. In Exodus 14, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-28

Topics: Hope, Faith, Overcoming Challenges

Finding Hope In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead.

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth and our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ, you can deal with your past failures and present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead. Peter begins his letter by praising God for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Topics: Hope, Overcoming Difficulties

Finding Hope In Hard Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Naomi's story teaches us that even in the face of immense suffering and adversity, God's goodness, kindness, and mercy prevail.

The book of Ruth takes us back to a time when judges ruled in Israel, around 1200 B.C. It is often regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever written. Today, we will explore the lessons we can learn from the story of Ruth and Naomi. Naomi's decision to leave Bethlehem during the famine was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Naomi And Ruth, Overcoming Adversity

Finding Hope In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

In times of trouble, temptation, and transgressions, we can find hope and trust in God. He will guide us through our trials and make a way for us.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY IN YOUR TIME OF TROUBLE, TRIALS, TEMPTATION, TRUSTING, AND TRANSGRESSIONS. GOD WILL MAKE A WAY - ISAIAH 43:10-19 In this passage, we see the phrase "make a way" mentioned in verse 16 and verse 19. Throughout the history of Israel, God consistently made a way for them. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Topics: Hope, Trust, Overcoming Trials

Resurrecting Hope (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus' resurrection brings hope and new life to our darkest moments, and we can find hope in unexpected places when we keep our eyes open and trust in Him.

Today, we're gonna talk about hope, which is the feeling you get when you believe something good is gonna happen, even when things seem pretty bad. Easter is all about hope, and we're gonna dive into a story from the Bible that shows us how Jesus brings hope to our lives. So, let's get started! ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Hope, Jesus' Resurrection, Hope In Jesus

Life Light And Hope In Jesus

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 18, 2024

Today the Holy Spirit is shining a new light into your heart. Just be open to let the light of Jesus penetrate into your innermost being and illumine your soul. In Jesus you will exxperience a whole new dimension to your life; you can have that new spiritual life right now!

LIGHT LIFE & HOPE IN JESUS Many years ago my wife and I visited some caves in Somerset (UK). We went down quite deep until no daylight coud reach that far down. Thankfully, there were electric lights to show off the beauty of the rock formations and the underground lake. Just to ilustrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 1 John 5:12

Denomination: Congregational

Trust, Hope & Confidence

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 22, 2024

Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”.

The world, ourselves & even the enemy of our souls has made it easy to lose “Trust, Hope & Confidence” in anything, including the Lord! Everything that builds any lasting value in our lives is going to have in its foundation those three ingredients… “Trust, Hope & Confidence”. I want ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer's Hope

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 2, 2024

Characteristics of the believer’s hope...our hope is based on a living person, that person being Jesus Christ.

Australian aborigines pictured heaven as a distant island beyond the western horizon. The early Finns thought heaven was a distant island in the faraway East. Mexicans, Peruvians, and Polynesians believed they went to the sun or the moon after death. Native Americans believed that in the afterlife ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:7-10, Hebrews 6:19, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where To Hang Your Hopes

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jul 13, 2024

We all hang our hopes on one thing or another throughout our lives. But, all real hope can be traced back to the Lord. He gives us hope in many ways!

We all hang our hopes on one thing or another throughout our lives. Once my wife and I were out in Las Vegas. On our way back into the hotel for the night, we walked through the casino floor and saw a woman playing the slots. One quarter after another. Ok, not so unusual in Vegas. However, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:3, John 16:22, John 6:35-37, Revelation 22:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Reign Of Time And The Glimmer Of Hope

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 26, 2024

A sermon to adults over Ecclesiastes 3:1-11.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Good morning. This week I was thinking about how much we VALUE LIFE. And don’t get me wrong. It’s good that we VALUE LIFE. GOD gave us this LIFE. God put within us the will to fight with every last breath we have to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Intricate Facets Of Hope

Contributed by William Meakin on May 28, 2025

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

Emily Dickinson, an American poet once remarked: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops at all." Isaiah 40:31 reminds us: “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:12, 1 Peter 1:3

Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#2] SEEDS OF HOPE IN A FALLEN LAND Ruth 2:1-23 Introduction: Friday before last, I planted my alley garden. I planted some tomato plants, zucchini squash plants, and pepper plants. I should have stopped; but instead, I planted a lot of sunflower seeds. I ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Hope & Expectations

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2023

Hope and expectations are considered beliefs and wishes concerning the future.

Joyce Meyer, an American writer and speaker once remarked: “Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing.” Hebrews 11:1 confirms: “Now faith is the assurance of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 10:28, Proverbs 23:18, Psalm 62:5

The Power Of Forgiveness: A Message Of Hope

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Nov 26, 2023

In a world often marked by strife and discord, forgiveness stands as a beacon of light, offering solace and healing to wounded hearts.

Introduction: Great morning! Great morning! Great morning! Today, I want to share with you a powerful message about forgiveness. Forgiveness is a central theme in the Bible, and it is a concept that holds great significance in our lives as Christians. Let us explore the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Luke 23:34, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 4:13