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A Number Of Years Ago Researchers Performed An ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the affect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water, and found that within an hour they had all drowned. The other rats were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Tags: Hope, God Brings Hope

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Only Hope To Experience Eden When We ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 14, 2010

We can only hope to experience Eden when we understand it is a lifestyle not a landmass. God invites us to walk with Him and live in Eden! Eden is the experience of wholeness in the world you inhabit. You don’t need to book an international flight or leave it behind after a few days! Eden can be ...read more

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Salvation Army

Some Day Susie And I Hope To Build Our "Dream ...

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

Some day Susie and I hope to build our “dream home,” but before we do we have to overcome some obstacles. First we need to talk together about the house we picture in our minds. We both would like to build a house, but I’m sure that the house I want to build is not the same as the house she wants ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Like A Potato: Don't Give Up Hope

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Apr 19, 2011

FAITH LIKE A POTATO: DON'T GIVE UP HOPE There is a movie called 'Faith Like a Potato'. It takes place in South Africa. Long story short a farmer w/an anger management issue is converted to a believer (follower) of the word. Needing to bring in money for his family, he decides to plant a crop of ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Charismatic

John W. Peterson Learns A Valuable Lesson After ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2010

John W. Peterson Learns A Valuable Lesson After Vocal Chords Damaged In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a famous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: God In The Hardships

Run The Race

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 18, 2024

Run the Race ”Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Tags: Perseverance, Hope

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Do Hope Your Christmas Has Had A Little Touch ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I do hope your Christmas has had a little touch of Eternity in among the rush and pitter patter and all. It always seems such a mixing of this ...read more

Tags: Christmas

All That I Think, All That I Hope, All That I ...

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

“All that I think, all that I hope, all that I write, all that I live for, is based upon the divinity of Jesus Christ, the central joy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Like The Way One Person Summarized Our Hope Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 1, 2003

I like the way one person summarized our hope of heaven. There we will be: Worship without Distraction Serve without Exhaustion Fellowship without Fear Learn without Fatigue Rest without Boredom. Ray Pritchard, sermon entitled “What is Heaven Like?” preached ...read more

Tags: Second Coming, Entering Heaven

Denomination: Charismatic

I Hope You Aren't Just Depending On Social ...

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 30, 2004

I hope you aren’t just depending on social security. 1937 – 17 pay in for each 1 drawing out 1967 – 13 pay in for each 1 drawing out 1997 – 5 pay in for each 1 drawing out 2007 - 2 pay in ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Awakens Courage. He Who Can Implant Courage ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Hope awakens courage. He who can implant courage in the human ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Maybe All One Can Do Is Hope To End Up With The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with ...read more

Tags: Emotions

What We Hope Ever To Do With Ease, We Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What we hope ever to do with ease, we must first learn ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Streaming After Dreaming! (08.01.05--Boldness ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 28, 2005

Streaming After Dreaming! (08.01.05--Boldness Too!--Deuteronomy 33:27) Do you consider yourself a cautious person? I don’t know about you but mom and dad always taught me to “look before you leap.” A cautious approach to things can keep you out of a lot of trouble in this life. Did you also know ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Lutheran

After Ashley Smith, In Atlanta, Talked A Man Who ...

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005

After Ashley Smith, in Atlanta, talked a man who had just killed several people into surrendering; she said she felt it was God’s will that he selected her and that he saw a copy of "The Purpose Driven Life" (Rick Warren) on her coffee table. Her grandfather said,"We always knew Ashley would do ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: Baptist

A Shepherd Was Looking After His Sheep One Day On ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 24, 2005

A shepherd was looking after his sheep one day on the side of a deserted road, when suddenly a brand new Porsche screeches to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Rockport shoes, Oakleys sunglasses, Rolex watch, and a Versace tie, gets out and asks the shepherd: "If I can tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Tags: Workplace

Denomination: Anglican

It Has Been Estimated That After 10 Years Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

It has been estimated that after 10 years only 25% of 1st marriages are intact and happy. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Fcc Backs Down: After Being Hit By A Wave Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

FCC Backs Down: After being hit by a wave of opposition from Capitol Hill and citizens across the country, the FCC reversed itself on its recent directive that 50% of non-commercial programming be “educational.” Programming that could be construed as proselytizing ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Mel Gibson's Stock High: Two Months After The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Mel Gibson’s Stock High: Two months after the phenomenal success of his film The Passion of the Christ Mel Gibson is being courted by many in Hollywood for his ‘connection to middle America,’ but is still held at arm’s length by others who found his film divisive. In the film world, meanwhile, ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

Within 2 Hours After Leaving A Church Service, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Within 2 hours after leaving a church service, the typical individual cannot recall the theme of the sermon they heard. ...read more

Tags: Church General