Sermons on The Glorious Hope:

Great Hope In Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 1, 2010

“I feel so much better since I gave up hope!” The bumper-sticker shocked me. I couldn’t believe his cynicism – the blatant hopelessness now on display with every word and gesture. He was barely enduring life’s struggles – just surviving. This type of..

“I feel so much better since I gave up hope!” The bumper-sticker shocked me. It disturbed me so deeply, I followed the truck and asked the man, “How do you live without hope?” I couldn’t believe his cynicism – the blatant hopelessness now on display with every word and gesture. He was barely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Is Already Ours! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 27, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. Because a Child has been given to us, we are to no longer fumble around in darkness; but rather give everything we have to following the One who gave it all for us. (Ref: Isaiah 9:1-7)

Hope is Already Ours! Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - This morning, we concluded Chapter 8 with hope and strength to follow - Because God has called us; because He stands WITH us; we have victory - We were challenged to examine who we listened too; whom we followed - And we examined the problem with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010

What do we need to do help turn America around? There is no magic solution to save America. To save America we must save ourselves and others. 1- We must repent 2- We must pray 3- We must trust 4- We must evangelize

INTRO.- It’s pretty obvious that America is in trouble what with the 13 Trillion dollar debt and climbing every day. I read that it took only 6 months to go from 12 trillion to 13. And the moral situation of America is not good and getting worse when 40 percent of all teens from ages 15 to 19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Legacy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010

Living a Legacy of Hope based on the life of Joseph.

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of possible ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Bold In Our Hope Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

I am so thankful to God that I do not have hope in this life only. For if we do, the Apostle Paul states in 1 Corin 15 verses 17-19 that we are men that are most miserable.

A-Z of Boldness Bold in our HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Over the past several weeks we have been looking at the A-Z of Boldness. Please remember being Bold does not mean being obnoxious or rude & crude. To be Bols simply means to be courageous. This Boldness or courage we have should not be of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Legacy: Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jun 1, 2011

Part 1 of 3 (Hope, Faith, & Love)

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope Of His Calling

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes the benefits of pursuing God's will.

The Hope of HIS Calling Eph. 1:15-23 Illustrate: Catcher Yogi Beara (NY Yankeys) tried to distract Hank Aaron (Milwalki Braves) “You need to hold the bat so that you can read the trademark” Home Hank answered: ”I didn’t come here to read” We need to know why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Hope-Filled Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2011

In this sermon based on a chapter from Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus, we learn how to have a hope-filled heart like Jesus.

Introduction: A. Peter Robinson, former speech writer for Ronald Reagan, wrote a book titled How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life. 1. Robinson relates a lunch meeting he held with Edwin Meese, who had served in many official capacities within the Reagan administration, including Attorney ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Gift Of Hope” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2011

With the greatest gift ever given, the gift of God’s Son, we have received the gift of hope.

When Christ came to this earth as a baby born in Bethlehem, He came to a world that was without hope. But He brought hope. Hope is a precious commodity in human life. What a contrast of emotions there is between the words, “hopeless” and “hopeful.” The Bible uses both ideas. “Hopeless” describes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 6, 2012

This sermon is second in a series of "Open Doors". The theme is one of God who, no matter how far we think He is from us, no matter how far we have strayed, He is there to open a door of hope.

THE DOOR OF HOPE Hosea 2:14-23 “Therefore, behold, I will allure her, will bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfort to her. I will give her her vineyards from there, And the Valley of Achor as a door of hope; she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, as in the day when she ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of The Christian's Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2012

In our lesson today, we learn about the hope of the Christian's resurrection.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of what happens to our bodies when we die. There are some who believe that the bodies of Christians are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Beyond Hopelessness

Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 29, 2012

There comes a time in our lives when we feel hopeless but the truth of the matter is as Christians that is an impossibility.

Hope Beyond Hopelessness Lamentation 3:1-26 Jeremiah who is also known as the weeping prophet in great despair God uses to write his emotions. He lived among a society of people caused him to almost lose hope. See: Jeremiah 9:1-3 A people who knew not the LORD Mention: Jeremiah 7:16 God told him ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

One Hope--Care

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 20, 2012

Jesus' care for you led Him to die so you could receive salvation and forgiveness of sin.

INTRODUCTION If we were to go out on the streets and ask people at random, “What is your greatest need?” we would probably get a number of different responses. We wouldn’t be surprised in this economy if we got several answers of people needing a job so they could provide for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Even Me Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 4, 2012

Our dependence on God is the source of our hope. Biblical hope is more than desire. It is a focus on the realities of our God.

1. Self-Sufficiency A couple of years ago in the Rocky Mountains a bighorn ram approached the home of a man named Ed Bailey while he was watching football on television. The bighorn stopped suddenly, seeing its reflection in a plate glass window. Thinking it was another ram, the bighorn bowed its ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5, Psalm 146:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hope That Never Dies Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 8, 2012

What is the result of this resurrection? What difference does it make to us? The "new birth" results in a living hope. This living hope is based on the living resurrected Christ.

1 PETER 1: 3-6 [-9] A HOPE THAT NEVER DIES [ Mark 16:1-8 ] This morning we gather much earlier than usual to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It was nearly 2000 years ago, that Jesus rose from the dead. It was almost 2000 years ago the ladies arrived very early ...read more

Denomination: Baptist