Sermons on Spread Hope:

A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

Dealing with difficulties

Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Charismatic

"Revelation--A Book Of Fear Or A Book Of Hope" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 28, 2004

Is there hope for the Christian in the book of Revelation or fear?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches May2, 2004 “Glimpses into Revelation: a Book of Fear or a Book of Hope?” Rev. 1:3, 9-20 INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of interest in the book of Revelation these days because there have been recent movies made and books written about certain events of the end times. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:9-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks On The Door?”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

You and I are created in God’s image. God loves us and knows what worries us the most. He knew in eternity past, we would worry about death, life after death and the death of our love ones.

“Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks on the Door?” “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain, the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Hope Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 19, 2007

#6 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Where There Is DESPAIR, HOPE Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #1 Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Hope, from the world’s viewpoint is just what that definition describes. The world sees hope as a wish or a desire. Hope, for the world, is a longing for something that may or may not take place. The Bible teaches us a vastly different definition of hope.

Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: As I read the words of this psalm, I see the imagery of battle being portrayed in these verses. Words like “enemies” and “adversaries” in verse 2; “host” in verse 3; “war” in verse 3; and “enemies” in verse 6 all speak of warfare. Phrases like “though a host ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #2 Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

I. Our confidence in the performance of the Lord provides a magnificent hope in the midst of our trials.

Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: This morning we are continuing our series on Hope. Specifically we will be continuing our portion of the series entitled “A Magnificent Hope in the Midst of Your Trials.” Last Sunday evening we learned that our confidence in the Lord provides hope for our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #3 Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

God will do what He says that He will do. In addition, our commitment to the Lord provides a great source of hope for us in the midst of our trials.

Text: Psalm 27:1-6 (NASB) Introduction: This morning we are continuing our series on Hope. We have learned that our confidence in the Lord is a provider of hope. We have also learned that our confidence in the performance of the Lord is a wonderful source of hope. This is because God will do what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We There Yet: Hope And The Curious People Of God Series

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 21, 2007

In Luke 21.25-28, Jesus turns the curiosity about the end times into living in the present with hope for God’s purposes.

Sermon for the first Sunday in Advent 2006 Like a similar passage in Mark, today’s Gospel forms part of Jesus’ response to discussions about the end times. For some people curiosity about the end has continued unabated down through the centuries despite Jesus’ encouragement to concentrate on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: Anglican

How Easter Gives Hope For Your Life Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

Some people go through Easter like "Jesus died and rose -- so what?" Today, I want to give you the HOPE that comes with knowing the SO WHAT... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How Easter Gives Hope For Your Life What does Easter mean? <ILLUS> A friend who asked me during my dad’s sermon “What is “the Resurrection?” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Holiness

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 9, 2008

In this church God wants to harness all the potential that’s in it and unleash it everyday into kingdom work!

I believe that the world is desperate to see the power of God on display in our lives! In this church God wants to harness all the potential that’s in it and unleash it everyday into kingdom work! Anything man can harness makes that item so much more powerful – horse, atom, water in a dam, etc. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 16, 2008

Rock solid faith is needed for the dark days we live in and I believe that rock solid faith helps to bring light to anyone’s life – no matter what! Please don’t think of strong faith as a nicety for life, but rather a necessity for life!

Matthew 17:20 “If you have faith…nothing will be impossible for you.” VIDEO Warren Wiersbe said, “It’s not the fact of life that determines hope, but the faith of life.” Rock solid faith is needed for the dark days we live in and I believe that rock solid faith helps to bring light to anyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Baptist

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 4

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 24, 2008

Maybe you know someone who has lost their faith. So many times that person becomes bitter, negative and miserable! We have a growing number of people who despise the God of the Bible and now are devoted to the god of the New Age!

It’s truly a sad day when someone loses their faith in God during the dark days of life and walks away from Him. Maybe you know someone who has lost their faith and their life is so different than it used to be. So many times that person becomes bitter, negative and miserable! Do you know someone ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Lord's Forgiving Love

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

We are not fine because we are wracked with sin Sin that the only payment for is death And we can never be cleansed of this sin, except for the blood of Jesus that washes away all sin

Hope in the Lord’s Forgiving Love Psalm 130 Good ole Farmer Joe had been in bad accident while pulling his horse trailer He decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008

I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Partial Kingdom 1 - Land Of Hope And Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s promise seems to have failed, but Moses is called to remind his people that he is God and he will save them and give them the land he promised to Abraham. God can be trusted.

Can you trust God’s promises? What do you do when nothing seems to come of what you thought God had said he’d do? What if you find yourself in a place that’s the exact opposite of what you were expecting? What if God has promised that he’ll look after you, that he’ll bless you and yet you feel like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican