Sermons on The Hope Of Glory:

The Arrival Of Hope Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control.

One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control. That’s the message as we leave chapter 20 and move into chapter 21. In chapter 12, God promises Abraham a son. That promise is repeated throughout Abraham’s 25 year journey till this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Foretaste Of Glory Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God says, “Upon the fabric of human suffering, I have superimposed my Biblical pattern, and if you will understand what I am trying to do, the result will be something beautiful if you just don’t mess it up.”

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk about, “A Foretaste of Glory Divine.” Romans, 5:1-5 is really like a breath of fresh air. Many of you know Paul Long. His wife, Teddy, was buried just one week ago. She learned she had cancer last August. She was quite a fighter, but she went downhill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 3, 2011

Three realities of Biblical hope: 1) Its Analysis (Rom. 4:18–19), 2) Its Assurance (Rom. 4:20- 22), and 3) Its Application (Rom. 4:23–25).

After six months of intense fighting that shut down oil-production facilities and forced massive evacuations of expatriate oil workers, Libya’s future as a place to do business brightened dramatically as leaders of the Libyan uprising met with world powers in Paris France to map out the country’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Other

Pentecost: The Glory Is Back

Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014

The glory of God, which was manifested among Moses and the Israelites and in the person of Jesus, now rests inside you and me.

I. Reminders of His glory “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

To Whom Will You Liken God? Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2022

To whom shall the LORD be compared? Who is his equal? There really is none like him! When we really see that truth, and we accept it, then we’ll be comforted in all our trouble, our sin and brokenness.

There’s a lot of power in a good question. Because sometimes a question is so pointed that it leaves no possible answer but absolute truth—there’s no wiggle room, there can be no hesitation, just plain truth. In the Bible there’s lots of questions like this. Think of the powerful questions in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Theme Of Book Of Ezekiel

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2025

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory.

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory. You can be living in a foreign land, as slaves, or in difficult circumstances, yet God's Glory ...read more

The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

THE CROSS

Galatians 6:11-18 THE CROSS 1. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CROSS - THE LEGALIZERS – 6:12-13 Their Conceit - 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, Their Constraint - they constrain you to be circumcised; Their Complaint - only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Source Of Hope

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

Servant hood is God’s way of making us great. • Because God created us to be happy • He created us to be fulfilled, and at peace, • And this happens when we learn to serve others

OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Awaiting The Glory Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 6, 2012

Oh how I hate to wait... waiting is so difficult for me, but I have found that waiting is a 'universal' problem... it is just that some of us do it better than others and make better use of our time while we are waiting...

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 3, 2012 Date Preached: May 6, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Waiting on the Glory!! Sermon Text: Romans 8:18-25 [NLT] Introduction: Show verses as I read…following me 18Yet what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Glory Fand Guts Part Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 4, 2013

We can be happy/joyful because our home comes from peace with and privilege of experiencing the presence of God... and that's good because life is full of character building adversity.

Title: Grace, Glory and Guts Part II Text: Romans 5:1-5 Thesis: We can be joyful/happy because our hope comes through peace with God and that’s good because life is full of character building adversity. Introduction Last Sunday I told the story about a farmer whose donkey fell into an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment And Glory Series

Contributed by James Jack on Nov 30, 2007

It is the humble servants of the Lord, not the outwardly religious, who will enjoy Him forever.

One of the awesome things I’ve noticed as we’ve gone through Isaiah over the last few months has been amazing contrasts we see in the character to God, the paradoxes in his divine nature and his sovereign action. We saw it in dazzling brilliance last week when Cameron spoke to us from Isaiah 55. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Groan And The Glory Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 24, 2004

Our suffering in this life is a prelude to glory. God will end suffering and decay and give us new and immortal bodies.

The Groan and the Glory Rom. 8:18-25 INTRO.: Charlie Brown illustration. Charlie was about to kick a field goal and Lucy held the ball. When Charlie kicked, she moved the ball. He kicked so hard that he flew into the air and landed flat on his back with a groan, "Aaaaargh." We all groan while in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessed Hope – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Feb 23, 2023

We are looking for Jesus Christ our Blessed Hope This sermon can be used in whatever way that brings glory to God

THE BLESSED HOPE – PART II Let’s stand together and open our Bibles to Titus 2 as we continue with our series “God’s Watchman,” with today’s message, “The Blessed Hope Part II.” Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Trophies Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025

This sermon reveals that the ultimate purpose for our predestined inheritance is that our very lives should serve as a continuous display of God's glory, beginning with those who were the first to hope in Christ.

Introduction What is my purpose? Why am I here? I believe that is one of the deepest and most persistent questions of the human heart. We all long for a sense of meaning, a reason for our existence that goes beyond simply waking up, going to work, and going back to sleep. People search for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist