Sermons on Word Of Hope:

Jesus' Final Words: A Message Of Hope SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the profound and hopeful messages found in the last seven expressions of Jesus before His crucifixion on Good Friday.

This sermon focuses on the last seven words or expressions that Jesus spoke before his death on the Cross of Calvary on Good Friday. These words hold great significance as they were spoken by a dying man and carry legal weight. The crucifixion of Jesus is believed to have taken place on a Friday, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Topics: God's Sovereign Will

Hope At The Cross: The Final Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 17, 2025

All seven Last sayings of Jesus

As Jesus hung on the cross, His body broken and bleeding, His words were few—but full of meaning and power. In His final sayings, he’s sharing with us that we don’t find despair, but hope. "His last breaths were not cries of defeat, but they were declarations of victory." "From the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Hope Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006

Hope as it is used in the Word of God has a much different meaning than the word hope used in this world.

Title: Christmas Hope Theme: The Hope of the Wise Men Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Matthew 2:1-11, “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Hope Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 25, 2018

At the cross we see an intimate exchange between one criminal and his Messiah. And there we find not only how to have eternal life, but what that life is like. Jesus points us to the original garden relationship we can have with God, ours for the asking.

Heavenly Hope Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 2 * Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 We are in week two of a Lenten series called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We are paying attention to Jesus’ last statements, because last words matter. And as the Son of God, Jesus’ last words reflect the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Redeeming Word

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 28, 2023

The Word of God is living & powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul & spirit, joints & marrow, & is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

I was watching TV the other night when a commercial came on. The narrator said these words, "We all know words have power." That got my attention. I heard that and I couldn't help wonder to myself, "Do we really?" Do we really know how powerful our words can be? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith & Hope

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2004

In the same way that Radio waves and Telephone waves are running through the air and in order to receive them we must have a transmitter so it is in the Spiritual realm with the spoken word of faith.

Faith and Hope True Glory revealed. In Exodus, Deuteronomy and Psalms when God was delivering a message the Children of Israel had to receive it and then repeat it and in doing this they established the word or sealed the word. By speaking it out it cannot be broken but is forever in the Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hope Laid Up For You Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Introduction A. There is a story about how the caverns north of Yellowstone National Park were discovered. As the story goes, one of the original explorers was walking along the top of that mountain and fell through a hole, and he dropped down several hundred feet into this cavern and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 10:17

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 1, 2007

 Whereas the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek words in the New Testament always speak of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result.

THE GOD OF HOPE INTRO ----- ILLUSTRATION - "I had something to look forward to." The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden township. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Feeding On The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

God’s hope & plan is that Christians will move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.

Feeding on the Word Sermon Series: The Manual 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3 Last week we learned that the Manual, God’s Word, is useful for - teaching - rebuking - correcting - training It has a very solid purpose in preparing each and every Christian to do the work which God has called us to do. By ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Hope

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011

A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Naïve To Be Hopeful Amid All The Despair? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 7, 2020

The book of Amos contains some challenging and painful truths. Now, as the book ends, there is a word of hope. It speaks to us in our worry: is it naive for us to be hopeful amid all this world's despair?

- Set up a collapsed tent on state where the pulpit normally is. This is the image for the sermon. LIVING IN FRAUGHT TIME: Right now there is much to worry over. - Amos 9:11 – “David’s fallen tent.” - Think of all the references in the Old Testament to the “house of David.” With that in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Declare The Word Of Life

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Declarations of Faith

Let's Speak Words of Life Philippians 2:16 (KJV) 16 Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Proverbs 6:2 (KJV) 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2

Denomination: Foursquare

A Solid Word In Shaky Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 23, 2021

The prophet Habakkuk lived in a time when he did not understand the world anymore – and more importantly he did not understand God anymore. As you read this, I encourage you to prayerfully read the entire book of Habakkuk

The days we live in are truly challenging times. The year 2021 started out with more worrisome news: new mutations of COVID-19, talk of an economic meltdown, and disturbing scenes from the Capitol building of the United States. It seems that indeed everything that can be shaken is being shaken. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-11, Habakkuk 2:1-4, Habakkuk 3:2, Habakkuk 3:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Preaching The Word, A Worthy Vocation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2023

Proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ in a world filled with bad news, opposition, criticism, and deception is not easy. But a healing word is needed in a broken world.

Sermon – Preaching the Word, a Worthy Vocation 2 Timothy 4:2-5 (NIV) “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine.” Introduction – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5, 2 Timothy 3:16, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist

When God Restores What The Locusts Eat

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

This message brings a word of hope in the midst of devastation. God can restore what the locust has eaten.

April 2007 “When God Restores What the Locusts Eat” Joel 2:18-27 INTRODUCTION: Joel was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah between 835-796 B.C. about the same time Elisha was prophesying to the Northern Kingdom, Israel in 848 BC. Joel speaks to people who had become very complacent ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27, Genesis 27:1-40

Denomination: Methodist