Sermons on Steadfastness Of Hope:

Hope In A Groaning World

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Our HOPE in a frustrated creation: God promises to redeem creation, God adopts us as his children, the Holy Spirit gives us a taste of our glorious future.

HOPE IN A GROANING WORLD—Romans 8:14-27 On the World Frustration Index, what do you think the current level is? Actually, the World Frustration Index is fictional; I made it up. But if there were such a thing, what level would we be at? ***For 2020: Pretty high! We have been stuck inside for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-27, Romans 8:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Part 2

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2020

This message is Part 2 of my message on Hope and focuses on how Paul responded to his situation in 2 Corinthians 1:8-10.

Hope Part 2 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; James 1:2-4; 4:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Two weeks ago I delivered part one of this two part message on Hope. This morning in part two I want to speak specifically to you about hope as children of God. You see, Christians lose hope just like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, James 1:2-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need Hope

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019

Hope in Christ

One of the most difficult truths to have people believe is that God truly does love them, sometimes there are people that in their minds they have been used and violated and many times the question is God why? Why God if you love me could you allow these things to happen to me? If you are real, why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"hope"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2020

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“Hope” 1 John 3:1-3 I’ve been a Pastor now for 20, going on 21 years. And, in the past, when someone has lost a parent or a close relative, I have said to them “I can’t imagine what you are going through.” Sadly, now, I can say: “I know what it is like. It is horrible. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Live, Hope And Rest

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 21, 2019

We should not be concerned about the future.

Live, Hope and Rest Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: Two gas company employees were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the street and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, that was a woman looking out her kitchen window watching the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Born At Christmas

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 8, 2019

Jesus came as our Messiah, our Christ, fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy of deliverance. In so doing, he still today brings us understanding, justice, and peace.

Isaiah 11:1-10 Hope Born at Christmas Christmas is about miracles. Christmas is about hope and peace and love. Christmas is prophesied here in the book of Isaiah, written some 700 years before Jesus’ birth. Times were hard then. The 10 tribes of the Northern Kingdom had already fallen to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope And Promise Of Advent Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 16, 2019

We have made Christmas too small -- think big - kingdom big!

“The Hope & Promise of Advent” Isaiah 9: 9:1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— 2 The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Hope Of Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2019

Heaven is not just a reward for those who have remained faithful. It is the place where Christians hope to eternally dwell because Heaven is Jesus!

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, or “success”, or “obtainment.” Hope is most often thought of as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that may help a person find the means to live with difficult situations and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-13, 1 John 3:2-3, 1 Peter 1:3, Ephesians 3:17, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Timothy 1:1, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:21, Hebrews 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Maintain Hope!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 19, 2019

Four ways to maintain hope. Hope is a breadbasket that holds hope. Hope is needed in our lives.

How to Maintain Hope! Micah 7:7 Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me. 8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. I. Look to the Lord! Watching for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 13:8, Micah 7:7

Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 12, 2020

Pastor John shows how God can even use suffering to develop a rock-solid hope and faith.

Finding Hope in Suffering Romans Series CCCAG March 15th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 5:1-19 Cramming for exams- what 2020 is for the Christian For us, started with Pastor Roger’s death Then COVID Then the lockdowns, including this church Various shortages- including toilet paper of all things Then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creating An Environment Of Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 30, 2020

This Sunday's Sermon is part of our "Finding Hope" sermon series where we look at our need to create an environment of hope and then how we go about creating that environment, by looking at the three main ingredients to make it happen.

Finding Hope “Creating an Environment of Hope” ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/5qAHfN4werw ** Listen at: https://mega.nz/file/yFdWAQgZ#LXd4VMupdFsjFhCLzAvjRoWACnzqwt0DYnAeJEI4MTg In our series on practical faith, I looked at the need to create an environment of faith from the book of Joshua, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Foursquare

Our Future Hope Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Look at Paul’s focus on the future.

OUR FUTURE HOPE II CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Every Christian needs to understand what God says about the future, especially as it pertains to death and the life hereafter. Many people don’t like to talk about death but Paul talked about death as naturally as he talked about life. Look ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Face Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 4, 2019

Despite injustice, we have hope that God's intentions for justice will be fulfilled

April 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 10; Romans 12:9-21 Hope in the Face of Injustice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. God has blessed us with the commandments. They teach us right pathways. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Through Doubt Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 11, 2019

There is hope, even when we suffer from doubt

April 10, 2019 - Lenten Service Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 14; Mark 9:17-29 Hope through Doubt Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mother Teresa was a giant in the faith. She dedicated her life to her mission in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In A Covenant Of Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2018

The Christian faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is because of the covenant of love we have entered into with God.

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. To focus our thoughts this morning listen to the words of Romans 15:4 (NIV) says, “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal