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True Hope And False Hope PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores the difference between true hope, grounded in faith, and false hope, which is superficial and hypocritical, using Matthew 23:27-28 as a guide.

Hello, family! It's a blessing to be with you all today. We're here to talk about something that we all need in our lives - hope. Now, hope can be a tricky thing, can't it? Sometimes it's a beacon in the dark, lighting our way. Other times, it seems to be just out of reach, a mirage in the desert ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Topics: Avoid Hypocrisy

How Jesus Prays For You (John 17:1-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

What's important to Jesus? What does he want for us? Also, Jesus here passes the baton to his Father. His job is done, and the Father must complete it.

Let's start this morning by reading John 13:1-5 (NRSV), and remind ourselves of where we are in the gospel of John: Now, before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Jesus Is The Only Way To God - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

Just as the Bible teaches there is no other way to God but Jesus!

Jesus is the Only Way to God – True or False? John 14:1-6 March 28, 2004 This message has been based on a series idea from Outreach marketing and the outline is based on partial material found in a message written by Brian Mavis. Introduction The most authentic portrayal I have ever seen – Ted ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Feast Of Passover (Pesach) Revealed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2005

Although the Passover is filled with meaning, it’s primary emphasis is Redemption. The New Testament truth that “Christ died for our sins” is demonstrated well in the Passover.

The Feast of Passover (Pesach) Revealed INTRO 1. People are not as smart as they used to be. 2. Published Saturday, January 29, 2005 Crusade Against Eating Meat Turns Religious By ABBY WEINGARTEN New York Times Regional Newspapers Meat and religious ceremony share a long history, a link so ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 24, 2005

All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit.

Who Is This Jesus? 14. He is the Vine, We are the Branches John 15:1-8 Main idea: All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit. INTRO: Q: What sound does a grape make when an elephant steps on it? A: None. It just lets out a little ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Water--A Relevant Element

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mighty Expensive Stew

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

Father’s Day sermon about trading important and eternal things for cheap and temporary things.

Genesis 25:19-34 – Mighty Expensive Stew (Got lots of help, including some direct quotes, from other preachers on SermonCentral for this one. Thanx, guys!) In the summer after my 1st year of Bible college, I hung around a lot with 2 girls. One of them I knew from Bethany, Christina, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prince Of Peace Seeks Peace Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 3, 2002

Jesus demonstrates the perfect balance of a "peaceful warrior" as predicted by Isaiah

The Prince of Peace Seeks Peace Text: Matthew 12:9-21 Introduction Once upon a time the job of a soldier, the task of an army was clear-cut. We went, when our nation called us, to far away lands to defeat, destroy or drive out an enemy in order to achieve the security or political objectives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Brother Who Stands Above All Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 7, 2002

Hebrews 2:5-18 presents the greatest brother you’ll ever know. Is he yours? Jesus Christ, God become man, Savior become brother, He’s come to give you glory!

The first book of the Old Testament tells us how God made man in his own image, and how man fell into sin and was separated from God. The first book of the New Testament tells us how God became man (Emanuel), took on man’s likeness and image, and how God paid for our sins by redeeming us into a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taken By Surprise Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

To walk with the Lord in this life, is to walk with him in eternal life.

- A reporter named Karen Jordan who recently walked along the main street of a College University and asked a most profound question of those who were passing by: "If today were your last day on earth, how would you spend it?" She reported the following answers: Tony said, "I would get drunk, do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chest Of Joash, Part Two: How?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 7, 2001

Part two of three in a stewardship series leading to Chest of Joash debt retirement Sunday, answering questions about why, how and when of making a commitment to give.

6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.8And God is able to make all grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Bread, Combines, & Coca-Cola, Oh My!

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

Evangelism sermon

Bread, Combines, & Coca-Cola, Oh My! I know I’ve told some of you this joke before. What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a Presbyterian? Someone who stands at the door and knocks but doesn’t say anything. They say Baptists are “running to the Lord”, while the Presbyterians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Long Oh Lord?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Oct 18, 2006

~ POWER POINT IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INQUIRE AT jyeargin@comcast.net ~ Everyone I have ever known has had to wait for something. For the Believer “waiting” in these kinds of situations, the question is: HOW LONG OH LORD?

HOW LONG OH LORD? Everyone I have ever known has had to wait for something. Ben Patterson wrote this in his book entitled, “Waiting”: “there is a kind of waiting – the waiting of a childless couple for a child; the waiting of a single person for marriage, or whatever is next; the waiting of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Close To Sinners, Far From Sin Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 13, 2005

25th in series on Joshua. This is about avoiding evil, but still being near unbelievers. Somehow Jesus was holy, even though He was near unholy people. It must be possible for us too.

Joshua 23:1-16 – Close to Sinners, Far From Sin There’s an old story about a man who tried to save the city of Sodom from destruction by warning the citizens. But the people ignored him. One day someone asked, “Why bother everyone? You can’t change them.” “Maybe I can’t,” the man replied, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist