Sermons on Time Of Hope:

Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007

A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope On The Threshing Floor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2013

Having found refuge under the wings of the God of Israel, Ruth is now hoping to find refuge under the wings of a godly man. She who was once far from God has now become a member of the family of God and becomes a picture for us of salvation and redemptio

Hope on the Threshing Floor - Ruth 3:1-9 - March 10, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #7 This morning we continue in our series on Ruth which I’ve called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” This is the seventh message ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-9

Denomination: *other

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

Becoming Confident & Hopeful Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 23, 2007

Knowing Christ gives us confidence in experiencing God both today and at the 2nd coming.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Confident & Hopeful” 1 John 2:28-3:3 A few years ago Billy Graham was honored in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Billy Graham is in his eighties and suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He agreed to respond briefly at the end of this great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Hope - Family Issues Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

Family can be a paradox - a place of love and support , " a haven in a heartless world", but it can also be awful. How does the gospel help us?

We are looking at There is hope - family challenges. Family can be a paradox - a place of love and support , " a haven in a heartless world" as one sociologist put it, can be a place of violence, abuse and despair. Something that many of us consider to be the most important and precious thing in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Hope Springs Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

The hope that Jesus has to offer us is “living” or “eternal” hope. Our hope doesn’t stop at the grave because our lives don’t stop at the grave, amen?

He called me “Peter” … His “Rock.” Some “rock” I turned out to be. How many times did He try to warn us? As recently as two weeks ago, He tried to explain to us what would happen when we reached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. What He said would happen was just too horrible to believe … ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Luke 24:38-39, Luke 24:44, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The Hope Of The Nations

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 2, 2015

Can we be the candle of HOPE for an Exodus of people who have already been persecuted by their own god, their own countrymen?

Jesus the Hope of the Nations Romans 15:12 12 And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.” 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving Christmas Hope

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Christmas is the hope that Jesus was born into the world to live a perfect life and then to die to be our perfect sacrifice so that we could be saved.

Thanksgiving Christmas Hope Did everyone have a good Thanksgiving! I guess we should be asking if God had a good Thanksgiving. Like did we give Him thanks! For most it’s just turkey day. I hope everyone gave even a little Thanks on thanksgiving and of course I hope you got plenty to eat! Are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Bridge Of Hope Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 25, 2002

Learn the keys to building a bridge into tomorrow through this series beginning with a Bridge of Hope

I had dinner Monday night with my parents; my dad was leaving afterwards for a meeting. He was making a life choice to end a habit, which had gripped him for most of his life. He was giving up smoking, proving in your seventies you can change. I sat with him that afternoon, as he was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope, An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004

Our text for today describes the believers "hope" as an "anchor for the soul, both sure and steadfast."

HOPE: AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL Hebrews 6:13-20 Several years ago my parents and I lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Our neighbors had a beautiful 65’ yacht. His yacht was in process of being towed when a sudden violent storm came up. The neighbors entire family was on the boat. With the wind ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Lost World

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 6, 2013

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” Rom 15:13.

Theme: Hope for the lost world Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent, a time when most Christians are preparing to celebrate the coming of Christ. It is a time when many people are confronted with various problems that result from the pressure to please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope For My Home Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Hope

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

Believing when all seems lost or hopeless

This year I began trying to memorize two verses of scripture a month. Somehow the word “hope” kept coming to mind so I decided to look up some verses on hope. Afterall, with a new year we always hope we will be better people and things will get better etc. But right away the hope I had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

"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

Hope Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2019

Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

Series: Finding Joy in The Journey Series: We need to find joy in the journey! Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers because storms will blow in and out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15, 1 Peter 1:3, 1 Peter 1:1-12, John 11:1-44, John 12:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational