Sermons on Steadfastness Of Hope:

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE BELIEVE in the Blessed Hope—the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming (1 Corinthians 15:51–52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Titus 2:11–14).

INTRODUCTION In 2023 there were 213 deaths by suicide in Alaska that is a rate of 28.5 deaths per 100,000 people double the national standard. Alaska continues to be the state with the highest suicide rates in the nation With young Alaskans, ages 15 to 24 years at a rate of 42.3 deaths per ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Romans 5:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 15, 2024

In this exposition of Romans 4:4-8, we see the logic of grace and David's testimony affirming justification by faith. This way of salvation is something the angels desire to look into and something that will bring everlasting glory to God.

Intro Follow with me as we read Romans 4:1-3: “What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Psalm 32:1-2, Genesis 15:6, Romans 3:24, 1 Peter 1:12, James 2:17-26, 1 John 2:2, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2024

This brief homily was written for a non-church going woman who was a believer.

Homily for Elaine Beardsley Memorial Service - May 6, 2024 1 Thes 4:13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For The Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon encourages trust in God's wisdom and guidance, as found in the Bible, to navigate life's challenges and foster spiritual growth.

Beloved friends, as we gather together under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ, let's allow the words of Jeremiah to flood our hearts and minds, to illuminate our path, and to guide us through the challenges of life. It's in these sacred moments, when we open up the pages of God's Word, that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Topics: Hope, Future

Hope Of The Resurrection PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, its historical truth, and its implications for personal hope, proclamation, and assurance in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family. What a privilege it is to gather together in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, to reflect on the profound mystery and the glorious hope that His resurrection brings. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Topics: Resurrection

The Skeleton Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025

I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God’s grace gives us hope for the future, assurance of His love, and purpose for today as we wait expectantly for Christ’s return.

Welcome, friends. If you walked in today with your shoulders a little slumped, your steps a little slow, take heart. God has a way of meeting us in the middle of our Mondays. He brings hope to hurried schedules and comfort to cluttered hearts. He knows the doctor’s call you didn’t want, the bill ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Topics: Jesus' Return, Second Coming

Apocalyptic Hope

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon explores God’s prophetic plans for the Church, Israel, and the nations. It centers on the rapture, rise of the Antichrist, and Christ’s return.

3 MAIN GROUPS IN BIBLE PROPHECY There are three main groups to keep in mind when reading bible prophecy/apocalyptic writing. The Gentile Nations The Jewish Nation of Israel The Church Now, the reason that I bring this up as we get into the tribulation again today, because we want to keep each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Hope Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the despair felt by Jesus' followers after His crucifixion, the restoration of hope with His resurrection, and the eternal hope we have because of Easter.

Good morning, Church! I am so thankful you have chosen to worship with us this Easter. Today we are filled with a renewed hope because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is risen! (He is risen indeed.) Have you ever thought about the fact that before Easter was a celebration of life, it was a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Topics: Resurrection, Hope, Easter

Sermon Series: Resurrecting Hope

Hope For The Weary Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We all face challenges and burdens that can leave us feeling weary and hopeless. But Jesus offers us rest and hope. He invites us to exchange our heavy burdens for his light yoke of grace. This rest is best experienced in community, where we can support and carry one another's burdens.

We all need hope, especially after the kind of year we've had. And guess what? That hope is found in Jesus. Life can be a real drag sometimes, right? School, chores, sports, drama... it can all pile up and leave us feeling wiped out. But Jesus gets it. He says, "Come to me, all you who are weary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 6:2

Topics: Spiritual Rest, Jesus Teachings, Community Fellowship, Divine Peace

Hope For The Broken Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When our sin is exposed, we can feel broken and ashamed. But Jesus offers forgiveness and a fresh start. We can find hope in Him.

We've all messed up, right? We've all made choices that led to some kind of brokenness. Maybe it's a friendship that's gone sour, or you've messed up at school, or you're having a tough time at home. These moments can make us feel like we're in pieces, trying to put ourselves back together. There's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Healing, Resilience, Personal Growth, Emotional Strength

Hope For The Underdog Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Even when we feel overwhelmed and like the underdog, we can have hope in God's faithfulness and power to bring victory in our lives.

School, parents, friends, the pandemic - it can all feel like too much sometimes. And trying to grow in our faith and overcome our mistakes can be hard. But the cool thing is, we don't have to do it alone. The Bible is packed with stories of people who faced crazy odds and still came out on top. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50, Ephesians 6:12

Topics: Resilience, Overcoming Adversity, Emotional Strength, Crisis Management

Hope For The Doubter Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus is not afraid of our doubts and meets us where we are. He invites us to seek evidence and find hope in Him.

Today, we're going to be talking about how even if you're tired, broken, feeling like an underdog, or even if you're doubting, there's hope for you. You know, doubt is like this balloon I have here. It starts small, but as we feed it with our fears and uncertainties, it gets bigger and bigger until ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Belief Systems, Spiritual Journey, Trust Issues, Divine Doubt

Awaiting With Hope

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We live in a multi-religious society where everyone will champion the course of what and who they belief in as God or the way of life. Christians must be fully aware what makes Christ and Christianity so different and significant comparing to all other religions and religious teachers or ‘gurus’.

What is the significant difference between Christianity and all other religions? 1. All other religions teaches ‘Work Salvation’ – you work towards attaining salvation. Muslims – must fulfill the 7 pillars of Islam; Hinduism – Karma (do good get good, do evil get evil); Buddism – Charity increases ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Hope And Comfort PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the comfort, hope, and peace God provides during times of loss and hardship.

Good morning, my beautiful church family. We are gathered here today to embrace the word of God from John 14:16 and Psalm 23. Our focus is on the comfort God provides us during times of loss, the assurance of eternal life, and the peace found in His presence. In John 14:16, Jesus promises, "And I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16

Topics: Hope, Comfort