Sermons on Series Finding Hope In Difficult Times:

Series Planning Guide Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

TO BE PROPERLY PREPARED PLAN OUT YOU SERIES

Selfless Series Document Series Title: Selfless Run dates January 2021 3-24 4parts Topic: Every new year, we make decisions about who we want to be. We make resolutions; we set goals. Often, these goals are focused on ourselves. Losing weight, saving money — even the best goals are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Other Face Of Fear

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 23, 2006

There will be times when anxiety and fear will come into our lives, it is then that we have a choice to make. We can choose to focus on the problem and be overcome with fear or we can choose to focus on God and our fear will disappear.

Theme: The Other Face of fear Text: Exodus 14: 11-12; II Timothy 1:7 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 22,2k6 Intro: What is Fear? A feeling of anxiety caused by the presence of nearness of danger, evil, pain etc. a feeling of uneasiness. Everyone knows what its like to be afraid. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023

If we don’t allow the hustle and bustle of the world’s hectic race to find the perfect gift, and if we step back and look at the real reason we celebrate, our hearts are happier. We smile more. Hopefully we get a little bit closer to those we love, not always, but we can hope for that.

Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday that we were in the advent season. For those that may not know what Advent is, Advent is the 4 Sundays after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas day. This year there are actually 5 Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So, our Advent ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Romans 3:22-24, 1 John 4:10, Romans 5:6, 1 Peter 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2010

This is an introductory sermon to a series on First Peter. In this sermon, we get reacquainted with the man who wrote it, the people to whom he sent it, and the particular situation that prompted him to write it.

Introduction: A. Maybe you’ve heard the statement: “Where there’s life, there’s hope!” 1. Like most sayings, it has an element of truth, but no guarantee of certainty. 2. It is not the fact of life and determines hope, rather it is the faith of life that determines ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Floats

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 2, 2020

Movie-she thought all was good until she learns her husband is having an affair. She tells her daughter, "when you find yourself at a new beginning, give hope a chance to float up." There's a hope that sinks, a hope and that floats and a hope that not only floats, it rises.

HOPE FLOATS 1998 movie. The premise is a woman who thought everything was going well learns that her husband is having an affair with her friend. She takes her daughter and moves back to her hometown. But she quickly learns that the problems keep coming-in waves. In a conversation between her and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28, Lamentations 3:19-24, Romans 5:1-5, Isaiah 40:30-31, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing blocker and the devil uses it to distract us from the work of God. •

Introduction • Last week we discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing blocker and the devil uses it to distract us from the work of God. • When you take ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Most Difficult Words Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 21, 2018

Let’s look at Mark 8:27-38 and our call to a selfless life.

Prelude The most difficult words Jesus ever spoke are NOT the ones that are hard to understand, but the ones that are easy to understand and hard to obey. Because being a true follower of Jesus is so difficult, early Christians took time before the most important season of the Christian year to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

One Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week three: One Hope.

ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/21/2018 A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle and feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed off to gather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 28, 2005

This sermon looks at how best to deal with difficult people by seeing how we should not be difficult ourselves.

My wife used to work at a Wal-mart in Hattiesburg, MS in the jewelry department. Now many of you know Wal-mart’s policy, that the customer is always right. There may be the case on paper, and it may be great for the overall business of the company, but what do you do when a customer takes full ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2013

This sermon deals with the hope we find in Christ when we lose some of the things we treasure the most. It looks at the Shunnamite woman and her relationship to Elisha.

Hope Has Come Glenville 3/15/2013 2 Kings 4:8-17 1 Peter 1:3-9 Each week it seems as though somebody has taken another person’s life in an argument, a drug deal, or a robbery. We have the debate going on in Congress over gun control on who should have background checks and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Benefits Of New Life- Hope Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 8:18-27 Title- The Benefits of New Life- Hope Romans 8:18-27 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002

Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Trusting God's Timing And Finding Peace In The Wait. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

Are you waiting for God to fulfil your desire for marriage?

Are you waiting for God to fulfil your desire for marriage? Do you find yourself worrying and anxious about the future? Remember that God is sovereign and has a perfect plan for your life. we'll explore biblical truths to encourage you to trust God's timing and focus on Him. Desires and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Psalm 37:4

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2004

The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.

How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

The role of ministry in spiritual growth

Lesson 9: The role of ministry in spiritual growth “Spiritual maturity is never an end in itself. We grow up in order to give out.” Rick Warren Introduction • You were put here to serve God and to make a contribution. - There are things that God has designed specifically for us to do. - They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal