Sermons on Source Of Hope:

Is There A Difference Between Thankfulness And Gratitude?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 6, 2022

This two part message takes an insightful look at the differences and reveals the source of nourishment for living in emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

Every year Churches across the USA are filled with sermons about being thankful, especially around the day of Thanksgiving - and rightfully so. "Let us come into his presence with THANKSGIVING; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95:2 ESV – emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2, Philippians 4:5-7, Colossians 3:14-17, Hebrews 12:28-29, Proverbs 3:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just In Time

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007

Hope in God is know like hope in any other person or thing. Hope in God is directly connected to the faith that we should have.

Just in time Romans 5:1-8 Folks I need to just say that this has been some week. Now don’t get the wrong idea. I just mean busy. Really busy and full to the hilt. I know you have had weeks like it. Of all the things God has blessed me with, I believe that time is the most precious. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 6, 2010

All human strength fades, but our God is God Almighty. What hope and strength that name brings to us, just as it did to Abraham! A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him

Text: Genesis 17:1-5 Theme: El Shaddai (אל שדי) Can Do Anything A. A name that can terrify B. A name that gives hope because of the covenant C. A name that strengths us to live for him Season: Pentecost 2c -- God’s Names Date: June 6, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity Of The Church - Sermon For Proper 16 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 19, 2020

An challenging exploration of what it means to be the church here and now. This is a re-work of a much older sermon of mine, which feels as relevant now as it did years ago. The analogy was used from another source, although I cannot now remember where that source is.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Throughout the Gospels we see Jesus involved in situations where a number of profound questions are asked. Questions such as Pilate asking what is truth, or what is power, and today our Gospel leaves us with another when he asks his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Remembrance Sunday And Our Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 8, 2023

Remembrance Sunday, which falls on the second Sunday of November in the United Kingdom, is a day dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices made by military personnel during the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

Title: "Remembrance Sunday and our Freedom in Christ" Point 1: Remembering Sacrifices On this Remembrance Sunday, we gather to honour and remember the sacrifices made by countless individuals in the line of duty. It's a time to pay our respects to those who fought for our freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Hebrews 6:10, 1 Peter 2:16, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 Corinthians 16:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Generosity Unleashed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

This sermon explores the theme of generosity, emphasizing that it's a lifestyle reflecting our relationship with God, who is the source of all generosity.

Greetings, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to be standing here today, sharing in the warmth of fellowship, and the joy of our shared faith. It is a privilege to be in a place where we can gather to discuss the beautiful truths of God's Word. And today, we stand at the foot of a mountain of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Topics: Giving

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 9, 2001

In moments of distress you can encourage yourself in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord 1 Samuel 30:6-8 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 7 And David said to Abiathar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where's Your Help Coming From?

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 4, 2003

We need to recognize who sustained us through our past and be faithful to Him in the future.

Where’s Your Help Coming From? Psalm 124 December 28th, 2002. I can picture the processional party of pilgrims passing through the pleasant countryside. From all different walks of life, they come. Some are common shepherds who had toiled all year round under the brisk, bleak blanket of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Helpless, Not Hopeless

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002

Discover where to place your hope to give you strength through helpless moments in life

Someone recently asked me if a particular phrase came from the Bible. The phrase was something like this, "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." I replied that this phrase is a non-biblical cliché. Because many Christians quote this ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26, Job 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

Giving Birth To The Promise

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon take us through the life of Abraham and Sarah as they travialed to recieve the child promised by God

Giving birth to the Promise Genesis 18:9-1 Title-Giving Birth To The Promise Text: Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-2 We as people of God or people in general have a problem with waiting. We want what we want, when we want, how we want and why we want it and it always has to happen at the time when ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Surviving Critical Times

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Mar 12, 2006

These verses focus on some vital issues for Christians who live in critical days. A person’s faith is not affected usually by a single catastrophic event. It’s more like a grinding-away. A constant dripping of water will wear away steel. The events of o

Sunday, March 12, 2006 Surviving Critical Times (Heb 10:22-25 NIV) let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. {23} Let us hold unswervingly to the hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

An Easter sermon that looks at some of the great sports comebacks and then talks about the greatest comback of all... the Resurrection.

The Comeback Kid John 20:1-18 John Elway, former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was known as the “comeback kid” because of the many times he brought his team from seemingly insurmountable odds to victory. The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Message Of Easter

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 22, 2004

Boil it all down to the most important message of Easter and it will affect your past, present and future.

"The Message of Easter " Matthew 28:1-10 Recently the local newspaper in Artesia, New Mexico ran this article: “Mary Bratcher accidentally ran over her son’s young pet dog, Browny. The family tearfully buried the mixed-breed dog in a field near their ranch home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Snare Of The South Wind

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

If you have a Word from God, no matter how much the storm rages, God will let you prevail.

Acts 27:13-20 KJV And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. [14] But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. [15] And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Master Needs

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

"What the Master Needs" Luke 19:28-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Bruce Goettsche (4/16/2000) The story of our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem is a familiar one for most church people. They have heard this story Year after year. But the great thing about God’s Word is that even the most family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational