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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Advent Themes - Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013
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    Advent Themes - HOPE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Hope (vs 3) (2). Faith (vs 5) (3). Love (vs 8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. • One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. • The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. • The problems began when ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “he’s Big Enough To Keep Me” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 9, 2013
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     | 6,671 views

    God is big enough to keep us securely His and to see us through victoriously no matter what we are going through.

    My hope is that this series has been used to get you to stop and look at the size of God. My prayer is that we all may say along with Moses, “Eternal Lord, You’ve only just begun to show me, Your servant, how very great and powerful You are.” - Deuteronomy 3:24 (The Voice) With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everydaay Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,236 views

    Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

    Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Resurrection Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    It is into this lively living hope that Christians are begotten again.

    RESURRECTION HOPE. 1 Peter 1:3. What significance has what happened in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago got for us today? We feel the reverberations of current world events as reported by the media, but the impact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ reaches not only across the miles, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,416 views

    Addressing a present distress.

    FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. 1 Peter 1:3-9. It is no mistake that the first letter of the Apostle Peter is prominent in liturgical calendars in the season immediately following Easter. Those churches and Christian communities who use the book as a kind of catechism for new converts certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Faith = Salvation

    Contributed by Todd Greene on Jan 4, 2014
     | 3,189 views

    Living out our faith is highly important in maintaing our relationship with Jesus Christ. Salvation is today and our faith in the Lord must be strong and steady!

    True Faith = Salvation 1 Peter 1:1–12 Introduction: Faith is powerful and it is what we are required to have in our Christian walk with Christ with the guidance of the Holy Ghost. We have faith in the fact that Christ was/is God Himself. This Scripture today shows us there are a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vacation In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 30 ratings
     | 67,996 views

    We are strangers in this world, on vacation in a foreign land, with advantages the natives of this world don't even begin to understand. But do we realize what those advantages are, and what difference those blessings can mean to our lives?

    OPEN: (Video of MercyMe’s “Shake”) How many of you have ever been on a vacation? Me too. Going on Vacation can be a very pleasurable experience…as long as you know where you’re going and what to expect when you get there. But not everybody does. Travel agents have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Gift Of Hope” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,168 views

    With the greatest gift ever given, the gift of God’s Son, we have received the gift of hope.

    When Christ came to this earth as a baby born in Bethlehem, He came to a world that was without hope. But He brought hope. Hope is a precious commodity in human life. What a contrast of emotions there is between the words, “hopeless” and “hopeful.” The Bible uses both ideas. “Hopeless” describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Of His Great Mercy

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2015
     | 5,266 views

    We have reason to celebrate when because of the blessings we can receive from the great mercy of God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What brings joy to your life right now? I am not simply talking about having a smile on your face, or being happy baseball season is upon us, but what brings joy to your life. • Sometimes life can be frustrating, draining, and difficult; nonetheless, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Peter Introduction Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2015
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    A brief introduction about the author, Peter, and then the entire letter was read to familiarize our church with the context. Individual messages will follow in the coming weeks.

    1 Peter Introduction 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 Introduction ∆ Point 1 – Who’s Peter? So, let’s talk about Peter … - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #8 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sanctification #1) Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015
     | 5,652 views

    This sermon speaks about the work of the HOly Spirit in bringing about our sanctificaition. The Holy Spirit counsels us, congregates us (brings us together with other believers), and corrects us.

    Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #1) Introduction: In last week’s sermon I spoke about the work of the Holy Spirit in our salvation. Today I will be speaking to you about how the Holy Spirit works in us after we are saved. Salvation is just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Why Can We Rejoice? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2015
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     | 5,342 views

    Peter's declaration to the church to live joyfully is not a casual statement, but a COMMAND for us to take hold of! We can rejoice even in the bad times because something better is coming! Do we believe it? That is our challenge today!

    Why can we rejoice? 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the Transfiguration of Jesus - Became a leader of the apostles in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Big Deal About Easter Anyway?

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,400 views

    Peter shares with his readers the importance of what Jesus did for us on Easter.

    What’s The Big Deal About Easter Anyway? 1 Peter 1: 3-6a (NLT) Intro: There are some popular commercials out today trying to get you to buy insurance. I’m sure you have seen then. They are the ones that tell you that you can save 15% in 15 minutes. They started that ad campaign many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When You're Discouraged... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,596 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We all get discouraged. What should we do when this happens?

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#1] WHEN YOU’RE DISCOURAGED… 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: With everything going on in the world, it’s easy to get down and be discouraged. Everybody gets discouraged and it can be very contagious. You have to be careful on what you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Easter Hope

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 5, 2015
     | 16,320 views

    Faith, hope and love are all tied to the resurrection of Christ, which we celebrate at Easter.

    The Power of Easter Hope Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by him when talking about Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel