Playlist: Hope as Expectation of Fulfillment (topic)
Passover and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughBehind the pervasive gloom of personal, societal, and ecclesiastical struggles, there shines a blinding ray of hope. Passover, despite the weight of darker matters, emerges as a time of profound hope, inseparably linked to the expectation of fulfillment. Hope, as revealed through biblical narratives, is rooted in a confident, …
Saved By Our Attributes of Hope
Sermonette by Bill OnisickIn 2018, what is known as 'the ultimate storm,' whose 155 MPH winds generated waves 80 feet high, failed to scuttle a small boat out of New Zealand, Tonga.
Hope Is the Strategy
Sermonette byHope is the ability to expect positive outcomes despite current circumstances. Faith, hope, and love are the three elements of the fuel for our spiritual journey.
Jesus Christ Is Our Hope
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingRahab considered the red cord a symbol of her faith and hope that she and her family would be rescued from destruction. Her faith was not wasted but rewarded.
Where is Your Hope?
Sermonette by Hunter D. SwansonThe recurring grief of infertility—and the possibility of never having a child—has challenged assumptions about faith, blessing, and optimism.
We Are Saved in This Hope
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChristian hope stands as a profound confidence in the expectation of fulfillment, grounded in the redemptive acts of God culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This hope enables the faithful, through faith, to anticipate God's blessings in the present and the promise of eternal life in God's Kingdom in …
Hope and Faith
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaBiblical hope is an indication of certainty. Hope in Scripture means a strong and confident expectation. Hope is akin to trust and a confident expectation of fulfillment. Hope is the confident expectation, the sure certainty that what God has promised in His Word is true. Hope is what is in our heart, in our mind. We believe …
Hope in a Turbulent World
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hope, as presented in the scriptures, is a profound expectation of fulfillment rooted in a relationship with God. It is not a fleeting wish but a steadfast assurance, grounded in the integrity and faithfulness of the One who promises. As Paul writes in I Corinthians 13:13, faith, hope, and love abide as essential qualities, with …
Perseverance and Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the midst of life's pressures and trials, hope serves as a vital anchor for the soul, providing the expectation of fulfillment that motivates us to endure. This hope is not a fleeting wish but a living, enduring force, rooted in the assurance of God's promises and sustained by His unchanging nature. As seen in Hebrews 3:6, we …
Hope to the End
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHope is to cherish a desire for something with an expectation of receiving it. The term hope indicates a mixture of both expectation combined with an element of desire for what one wants to occur. When the term hope is used as a noun it is intended to convey what is the basis or foundation of hope and thus the term is most …
Where Hope Lies
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityJesus Christ is the only solution; catastrophic steps in God's plan may be the painful road back to normalcy, while consequences of sins must come to the forefront.
Unleavened Bread and Hope
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughReal hope is a confident, enduring expectation that is willing to wait and suffer until the promise becomes reality. It must be vivid enough to motivate action, as Harry's hope of teaching French drove him to immerse himself in the language while Larry's baseball hope faded. The Feast of Unleavened Bread teaches that hope should …
Our Hope
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Hope as expectation of fulfillment is a firm expectation combined with desire for an outcome, centered on Jesus Christ as the living foundation of confident expectation, earnest yearning, and patient perseverance while awaiting completion of salvation. Because He is alive, this hope remains living and directs the believer to …
Trumpets Is a Day of Hope
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughHope as expectation of fulfillment centers on the certainty that what God has promised will actually come to pass, even though the timing remains hidden and the path toward it involves severe trial. Jeremiah's prophecy of travail affecting both Israel and Judah establishes that the present age is moving toward an end-time …
Hope to the End (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The church must forcefully deal with the overwhelming feeling of hopelessness or it too will succumb to the terrifying vortex of despair.
Hope!
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidHope is a joyful and contented expectation of salvation or fulfillment. Modern Israel has very little hope because of reaping the consequences of sin.
Elements of Motivation (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the familiar triumvirate (faith, hope, and love), faith serves as the foundation, love serves as the goal, and hope serves as the great motivator.
The Unleavened Sinless Life!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsLike with Joseph, trials and troubles have been preplanned by God to shape us into members of His family, predestined to be sanctified and glorified.
Psalm Genres (Part Seven): Trust
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn psalms of trust the psalmist expresses hope as the expectation of fulfillment from God. The psalmist waits silently for God alone because expectation comes from Him. Expectation is equated with hope. The psalmist waits for hope that God will work on his behalf and fulfill what has been promised. This hope produces a confident …
The Resurrection From the Dead
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughOur lives revolve around the hope of a resurrection from the dead. Hope, deriving from Christ's resurrection, gives faith and love impetus and energy.
Christian Optimism
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul wrote some of his most optimistic letters from prison, under the possibility of execution, but absolutely convinced that ultimate victory was imminent.
Joy: What Is It?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWithout God's Spirit, the fruit of joy is unattainable. Godly joy buoys people in the midst of grave trials, providing hope for a glorious future.
The Genuineness of Your Faith
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsIn the Bible, character is not affirmed until action takes place-namely obedience to God's commands in which faith or trust in God is the dominant ingredient.
Hebrews (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus blazed a trail, giving a pattern for qualifying (through suffering and resisting sin) for our responsibility as priests, reconnecting man and God.
What Should We Do While Waiting for Christ's Return?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough Scripture does not reveal the day or hour of Christ's return, it clearly teaches how believers should prepare. Here are ten ways.
Pentecost and the Holy Spirit
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe receiving of God's Spirit is for God's creative effort in our lives. God's Spirit transforms us from a state of destruction into a state of purity.