Hope

Jesus Washing His Disciples' Feet

John 13:6

… One look at Jesus will save—but that look you have not given—you are without God, without Christ, without hope and "strangers from the commonwealth of Israel …

What and Whence Are These?

Revelation 7:13-14

… Was Adam God's elect? We hope he was, but certainly in the sweat of his face he ate his bread, and through his tears he saw the …

The Source

John 4:11

… I hope the Lord is about to do what has not been done before! And, with the accumulated responsibility upon you of having heard the Gospel so often …

The Barley Field on Fire

2 Samuel 14:29-31

… I only hope that these troubles may be blessed to you. Besides this, you have had your depression of spirit. If I mistake not, I address some who …

Love's Complaining

Rev 2:4

… As we hope that we may appropriate the commendation, so let us see whether the expostulation may not also apply to us. "I have somewhat against thee, because …

Bit and Bridle—How To Escape Them

Psalm 32:8

… The Holy Spirit would not have any of the Lord's people to be of that wild, untamable character, for which there is neither use nor hope. Furthermore …

Retreat Impossible

Judges 11:35

… Let others believe what they will and trust in what they please— 'My hope is fixed on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness.''" We are troubled by …

The Very Bold Prophecy

Isaiah 65:1

… Go to work among the worst of the worst, for since God is found of those that seek Him not, there is hope for the vilest! None of …

'Make This Valley Full of Ditches'

2 Kings 3:16-18

… To brighten the eyes of his hope and to give him nerve to hold the shield of his faith—all these are the work of the Spirit of …

Idols Found Wanting, But Jehovah Found Faithful

Isaiah 46:1-4

… So long as we live, so long shall we have a refuge, a hope, a confidence, that can never be removed— "His sovereign mercy knows no end, His …

Christ's Yoke and Burden

Matthew 11:30

… I hope you will not pervert this text as some people do. They misquote it by saying that "the yoke of Christianityis easy and the burden of Christianityis …

Divine Interpositions

Psalm 18:16

… He came from heaven, he took you, he drew you out of many waters, therefore praise and bless his name! You were too anxious to hope, and yet …

The Empty Place—a Christmas Day Sermon

1 Samuel 20:25

… While you are gathered with the Lord's people, I would hope that God will bless to your soul's salvation the Truth of God that is preached …

The Silver Trumpet

Isaiah 1:18

… Now when a man takes an oath, you do not think of doubting him, I hope. Now God puts His hand upon His own Self-Existence, and He …

"The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved"

John 21:20

… Soldiers who enlist early under the banner of our David have hope of becoming veterans and attaining to the first three. Next, if we would be like John …

The Joy of Holy Households

Psalm 118:15

… I say that they might hesitate to relocate because if they were gone, the very Light of God in the place would be quenched and the hope of …

Renewing Strength

Isaiah 40:31

… Their hope is in God. They rest in God's righteousness as their righteousness and they receive the great Sacrifice provided by God to be their atonement and …

Encouragements To Prayer

Psalm 81:10

… You think that it would be presumption on your part to look to Christ and hope for mercy, so, there you lie, dumb before God! But, bending over …

Among Lions

Psalm 57:4

… I hope that many of you dwell among the godly. Still there are some whose soul is among lions and to them I give this counsel. First, if …

Heedlessness In Religion

2 Kings 10:31

… And I would appeal to all present in these few words—Dear Friends, may I ask you all to answer to yourselves this question, "Is my hope which …

The Singular Origin of a Christian

Ephesians 2:10

… The Lord Jesus is his federal Head and his Representative—his hope is hidden in Him. We are thus put under a new economy and are dealt with …

Meat Indeed, and Drink Indeed

John 6:55

… We are not content with little faith, dim hope and a spark of love. We need to attain unto perfection in spiritual things—I mean to be perfectly …

Self-righteousness—a Smoldering Heap of Rubbish

Isaiah 65:5

… The last point and one of the most practical is this, that SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS MOST EFFECTUALLY BARS A MAN FROM ALL HOPE OF SALVATION. We cannot be saved …

Sermon for New Year's-Day

Revelation 21:5

… We hope that this newborn year will not be worse than its predecessor, and we pray that it may be a great deal better. At any rate, it …

Exhortation—"Set Your Heart"

1 Chronicles 22:19

… It was first given to the elders of Israel and we would gladly hope that they were already good men and true, but, secondly, the language might be …

A Singular But Needful Question

John 5:6

… The tomorrow in which you hope to consider these things may never arrive. I would put it to you again—if anything is deferred let it be something …

Examination Before Communion

1 Corinthians 11:28

… Examine yourselves with the hope and the strong desire that you may be permitted to come to the Lord's Table. Do not let the examination take so …

God the Wonder-Worker

Psalm 136:4

… I invite you to enlarge your hope concerning him who alone "doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever." Dear friends, we are not left to promises …

How God Comes to Man

Genesis 3:8

… If spared to live on, we must continue to live without God and without hope in the world." It would have been the worst thing that could have …

Depths and Heights

Hebrews 1:2

… And it is He who has undertaken the stupendous labor of the salvation of men and, therefore, men may hope and trust in Him! We need not wonder …

The New Fashion

Mark 2:12

… My beloved Friend, it may be that you exclaim, "I cannot hope that my sin can be forgiven. I cannot imagine that my heart can be changed. I …

God's Hidden Ones

Psalm 83:3

… I do not think that many such persons come to the Tabernacle—I hope there never will be. There is a Brother who was a member, here, and …

The Profit Of Godliness In This Life

1 Timothy 4:8

… There is an excellent sermon by that notable Divine, Saurin, in which he urges this text as a proof that the best hope of success in the world …

A Singular Title and a Special Favor

Psalm 59:10

… He could not hope that Saul would relent, nor could he expect his friends to come to the rescue. Neither did he rely upon his own cunning for …

For Whom Is The Gospel Meant?

Mark 2:17

… Many men need only a simple latchkey to lift the latch and open the door of faith—and such a key, I hope God's infinite mercy may …

Acceptable Service

Hebrews 12:28

… No fear of Hell, no hope of deserving Heaven shall urge us on to please our Lord. No, rather this shall be our song— "Loved of my God …

Jubilee Joy—or, Believers Joyful In Their King

Psalm 149:2

… There is no dynasty to follow His dynasty; no successor to take up the crown of our Melchisedec! My immortal spirit rejoices in the hope of rendering endless …

Blessing on the Printed Sermons

… Peabody, Earl Shaftesbury, and others, in the hope that they might be induced to do likewise, as a newspaper often falls into the hands of men and women …

The Best Thing in the Best Place

Psalm 37:31

… your soul and that you have the Christ of the Gospel as your hope for eternity. The heart is that by which we live, so, if the Law …

The Well-Beloved

… Passing from His character to His sacrifice; there especially “He is altogether lovely.” You may have read “Rutherford’s Letters”; I hope you have. How wondrously he writes …