Sermons on Without Hope:

Fresh Starts And Living Hope

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

Using Peter as an example of how the Resurrection of Jesus gives us fresh starts and living hope

It had been the worst two and a half days of their lives. First the Master had brought them to the Garden of Gethsemane just outside of Jerusalem to pray, but instead they fell asleep, after all it was late. Perhaps if they had been awake and watchful they would have noticed the torches of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Hard Times, High Hopes

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2008

Questions, questions, questions! Hard times make us seek answers. Jesus is the answer! Lift up your head in hard times and look for the Son of Man.

What kinds of questions do hard times make you ask? Think of one of the hardest times in your life; what question would you like answered? Take a note card from the pew in front of you. Write out your question. Hard times can confuse us and make us ask the wrong questions or expect wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Is Our Blessed Hope?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 11, 2007

New believers have many misconceptions about what they should expect now that they are saved. This message message deals with two great questions: What our blessed hope is not. And what is "The Blessed Hope" of the Christian!

Title: "What is Our Blessed Hope?" Introduction: What is the "Blessed hope" of the Christian? Many people entered into Christianity much in the same way that people enter into marriage. They have misconception. Marriage is not all honeymoon, fun, and bliss. Nor is Christianity! Using today’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bright Hope For Dark Days

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

This sermon was based on the outline by Randy McWhorter for the California Mission Offering.

Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, “Eighteen to nothing – we’re behind.” “Wow,” said the spectator, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged.” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy replied. “We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009

The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Hope In Hard Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Easter message

Resurrection Hope in Hard Times 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’m like a lot of people in our world today. Grew up in a broken home, bounced between parents, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ruin For The Wicked But Hope For A Remnant Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 10, 2009

This prophet predicts final ruin for a wicked and rebellious nation, yet hope remains for a remnant

Ruin for the Wicked but Hope for a Remnant Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. RUIN FOR THE WICKED BUT HOPE FOR A REMNANT 1I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaken Faith And Shattered Hope Series

Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010

Jesus had a passion for us that caused Him to leave heaven and to come to this earth. God wants us to have a passion for everything that we do especially a passion for Him. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www.4reallife.org

RENEWING YOUR PASSION FOR LIFE “Shaken Faith And Shattered Hope” Part 1 Today we start a series of messages entitled, “Renewing Your Passion For Life.” Jesus’ passion caused Him to go to the cross. Jesus had a passion that caused Him to leave heaven; it caused Him to come to this earth. He had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You May Overflow With Hope

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009

Advent 2(A) - You may overflow with hope by the endurance in God’s word in order to become an encouragement to others.

"YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE" (Outline) December 6, 2009 - ADVENT 2 - Romans 15:4-13 INTRO: One often associates the word hope with the future. Today’s verses describe the word hope as one of the present gifts God gives to every believer. Notice the words in our verses for today: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Your Hopes Up

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

Exposition of Ezekiel 37:1-14

Getting Your Hopes Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 This morning I want to talk to you about the Christian virtue of hope. But before I do, I want to warn you that it’s easy to think about, talk about or sing about hope and still miss its reality. Hank Williams is a name synonymous with country music. In his ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Living Hope! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

The apostle Peter in this passage will speak of the great hope of all believer’s.

We have a Living Hope! 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction To a church that is being severely persecuted for being a follower of Jesus Christ, not only do they need to know that they are held secure by God in there day to day lives no matter how bad life gets, but they also need to know that there is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of A Dead Place

Contributed by Ossie Burton on Aug 16, 2008

My sermon shows that God is able to speak life in the midst of any dead situation in your life.

This prophecy refers to the entire nation of Israel during the babylonian captivity of Judah. The nation had fallen to the Assyrians and many were carried into Captivity. As a result of the captivity, the Jews were in a dead place in their lives. The dry bones symbolically represented the utter ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope That Is Found In The Resurrection (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2012

We need to know about a resurrection, about this blessed hope that is given to us, that there is something beyond the grave!

1 Peter 3:15-But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Hope Is On The Throne

Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2012

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” Acts 1:8.

Theme: Christ our hope is on the throne Text: Acts 1:1-11; Eph. 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: Today is Ascension Day and this event took place on a weekday. This helps to remind us that Christianity is not just a Sunday activity but an everyday one. This event took place forty days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed