Sermons on We Have Hope:

We Are Accountable Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2008

Even though we are saved by grace, God will still hold us accountable for our actions.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who died and went to The Judgment. 1. St. Peter met him at the Gates of Heaven and said, “Before you meet with God, I thought I should tell you -- we’ve looked at your life, and your really didn’t do anything particularly good or bad. We’re not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Forgiven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008

In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Church

Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002

Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Gomer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015

James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

We Are A Priesthood

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007

We are a royal priesthood, but many are afraid to serve. If only we would realize we are all ministers the Church would be more effective.

“We Are A Priesthood” Introduction: Around the world there are all sorts of problems that disturb me, but I think the church can make a difference. Around the church are all sorts of problems and I have seen that plainly. You hear of churches that are being led astray by false teaching. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Brings Comfort, Peace And Hope

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 20, 2003

If Jesus is NOT the way, the Truth and the Life we are worse off then those who are enjoying the "good life."

After winning the Masters for his second consecutive year in 2002. A reporter asked Tiger Woods, “What would you say to Bobby Jones if you saw him right now?” (Bobby Jones helped to design the Augusta National Golf Club and passed away in 1971). Woods responded with something like this, “I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-17, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spring Forward - Living Intentionally For Christ

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 9, 2012

We have the promise of eternal life while we live intentionally for God today.

March 11, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Looking to Eternity Title: Spring Forward – Living the Intentional Christian Life We had a great night with our youth on Thursday evening. It was so good that I really felt the Lord telling me that I needed to continue with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Jesus is Lord. We have to decide if we will make him Lord of our lives.

Advent series “Long Expected Jesus” Week 3 Jesus is Lord Selective verses Introduction- For a moment last week after the skit, I said that Jesus is the light of the world. To Christians, we know exactly what that means and what that looks like for our lives. But to those seeking, those who ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Hope You're Right

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Who really is God, and how do we really get to heaven? Questions answered by the Bible.

It was January 1st, and I was on the edge of my seat. I was watching what was happening, and I was cheering loudly. Well, not out loud - I’m not a yelling kind of a guy, if you know me. But in my mind, I was cheering loudly, and I was on the edge of my seat. It was New Year's Day. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Family

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: *other

Mistakes - We All Make Them!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 25, 2020

I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - mixed them all together and have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, and all 4 of them are found in the Bible.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEST: Psalms 31; Genesis 12:10-13; 2 Kings 1:5-6; Jeremiah 8:20 ILL. I read a rather interesting story this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13, 2 Kings 1:5-6, Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Family

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 20, 2019

Brothers and sisters, we can experience the wonder of family or we can dismiss the moments of real love that comes with it. Let’s not let days like thanksgiving be the only time families gather around and share those special moments.

Brothers and sisters, last week we talked about being thankful for the things that we have, and for the life that we share. Well part of that life that we share is with family. AMEN Now, by family I don’t necessarily mean family by some blood DNA, but family as “God’s Family”. If you really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 5:8, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 31:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

The Risen Christ: Our Faith And Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2024

"So we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Corinthians 15:11).

THE RISEN CHRIST: OUR FAITH AND HOPE. 1 Corinthians 15:1-20. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As We Forgive

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

The parable of the unmerciful servant and how it applies to believers.

As We Forgive Matthew 18:23-35 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are The Chosen

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

God has placed His finger on all of our lives.

We Are the Chosen Ephesians 1:1-14 “When I was a boy, my father, a baker, introduced me to the wonders of song,” tenor Luciano Pavarotti relates. “He urged me to work very hard to develop my voice. Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in my hometown of Modena, Italy, took me as a pupil. I also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene