Sermons on the hope of israel:

The Culture Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006

In a broken, fragmented and angry world, the church must realize that we stand as the only legitimate source of hope.

The Culture of Hope 12-10-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church Rom. 15:13 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. I want to pray a special prayer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Sunday Series

Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006

The basics of Advent.

Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Revival

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This sermon seeks to communicate the truth of how revival can become a reality for the person who realizes that hope rests inside of you through Christ.

My question today is, “What is the hope of revival?” In all honesty the answer is, it’s a mystery. It’s a mystery in the biblical sense of that word. I believe the hope of revival is in the mystery that has now been made known verses 26-27, “the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Confession And Hope Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 8 in a series on Lamentations. Lamentations closes with four keys to renewal.

Confession and Hope Lamentations 5:1-22 I. Introduction A. Confession Pays Off 1. 1884 Presidential Election a) Democrat Grover Cleveland was in a heated battle with Republican James G. Blaine. b) It was reported to the Republicans that Cleveland, a bachelor, had fathered a child with a widowed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22

Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Title: Hope in Suffering, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of the girl that I met in OT Survey in seminary who had a small scar on her right thumb. But don’t tell the end of it. B. Background to passage: Peter uses Christ as his first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 27, 2003

To live without Christ is to live without hope.

Introduction. Some people are, by nature, optimistic. It is their natural temperament. Others are, by the same token, pessimistic. You often get what you expect. One man sees a rose bush as in terms of thorns; another sees only the roses. One man sees the dark side of every cloud, while the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A study in first Peter

I. An outburst of praise to God. A. It is “Reverent Praise” B. It is “Loving Praise” C. It is “Intelligent Praise” D. It is “Grateful Praise” II. Praise to God for a Bright Hope and Glorious Future A. It is Praise to God for “a Hope” 1. Hope defined – confident expectation dealing with the unseen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006

How the Holy Spirit brings Hope in the midst of dispair

Series: Living in the Spirit Sermon #4 “Living Hope” Romans 8:25-39 A middle aged man was on a Caribbean cruise. On the first day out he noticed an attractive woman who smiled at him as he passed her on the deck. Needless to say, this pleased him greatly. That night he managed to have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25-29

Denomination: United Methodist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

This sermon looks at the nature of our hope, especially in terms of how we face death.

This week has been an interesting week. We’ve had three people in the hospital, so I’ve been spending time there daily, talking with patients and their families about issues of life and death. The news has been filled with issues of life and death, especially as they’ve pertained to Terri ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 3, 2006

This text teaches us that one of the main roles of the holy Spirit is to keep the believer’s soul burning with hopefullness.

Hope is who God is; it is what He does. He is the God of hope. Nature is full of hope. Day follows night... Calm follows the storm... Spring follows winter...The rainbow follows the rain...The Moon rules the night... The sun veiles the morning cloud...Bright stars claims the darkest nights...There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006

The power of hope.

Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005

Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

“The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason For Hope Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

There are reasons for hope in a world filled with despair.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 63:16b – 64:8 A Reason for Hope I. Reality check: There is despair when there should be hope. A. The reason for hope: 1. God is our father (63:16) a. KJV starts this verse with “doubtless” – certainty. b. “Father” ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Message Of Hope

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 5, 2005

Our hope is in our Lord Jesus Christ

The Message of Hope Psalm 39:1-8 The definition of hope, something anticipated in the mind, complete assurance and certitude regarding the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. The Christian’s hope does not arise from individual desires or wishes but from God, who is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Hope Of Life

Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005

The hope we have in Christ is a living hope that will never perish, spoil or fade.

1 Peter 1:3-12 You might have heard the old saying “where there’s life, there’s hope”. That saying tells us how important hope is to people, because if we reverse it, it says “where there’s hope, there’s life” – which means that where there’s no hope, there’s death. As humans, we live on hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Anglican