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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Fresh Starts And Living Hope

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008
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    Using Peter as an example of how the Resurrection of Jesus gives us fresh starts and living hope

    It had been the worst two and a half days of their lives. First the Master had brought them to the Garden of Gethsemane just outside of Jerusalem to pray, but instead they fell asleep, after all it was late. Perhaps if they had been awake and watchful they would have noticed the torches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Presenting A Positive Witness In A Time Of War" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008
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    Second in a patriotic sermon series.

    In our passage for today, the apostle Peter writes about the hope that the Christian has to hold on to when facing the trials of life. Trials and troubles are inevitable in this world. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble," (John 16:33). A gardener took great pride in caring for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival Of Joy

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
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    Get Your Joy Groove Back On

    Revival of Joy (Get your joy groove back on) Bishop David Ibeleme Joy and Happiness Happiness is primarily a carnal manifestation. It is based on happenings. Happenings lead to happiness. When good things happen people are happy however when bad things happen they become sad. Joy on the other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Too Blessed To Be Stressed

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 30, 2008
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    Christ followers realize that they are too blessed to be stressed. For the Christ follower, every Sunday is Easter and every day is a celebration of an empty tomb.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Pain Reveals Our Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008
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    Trials in our lives show us how much faith we have in the Lord.

    1. Remember that Peter is writing this letter AS A PASTOR to those who were suffering greatly for their faith. • Scattered. Suffering. Confused. Perplexed. • They are going through some seriously tough times. • Nero is taking some & using them for his own sick entertainment. • Society at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Empty Tomb -- Full Of Grace

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 23, 2008
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    God in his love acts beyond our deserving.

    If you want the word file and powerpoint just email me the title in the subject line. 1 Peter 1:3-9 “The Empty Tomb, Full of Grace” “God in his love acts beyond our deserving.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.23.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlyu09xdHp0 (3 Days Later) (Start with Title and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 24, 2008
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    Because of the resurrection, there is hope for the hopeless.

    A. Today, I want to focus our complete attention on the resurrection of Jesus and the hope that it provides. 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news that although Jesus was crucified for our sins, and was buried in a tomb, on the third day He came back to life. a. That’s the Gospel – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wait A Minute

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 27, 2008
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    Salvation is easy but only the beginning. Living faith is much harder.

    Wait a Minute, Who Said Anything About Suffering! Christian faith is different from any other religion in the world. It is different because of the very nature of grace. Grace does not require great works. It is a gift from God. We do not and could not have a chance of ever earning it. We will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In This You Greatly Rejoice

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009
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    1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

    INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2011
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    Part two of a series in 1 Peter.

    A REAL REASON FOR HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Preached HPC Sept. 18, 2011 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

    I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Silver Lining Inthe Storm Clouds Of Life! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2010
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    Each of the storm clouds of our lives has a silver lining with many veins of blessing!

    INTRODUCTION • Slide #1 • Have you heard the idiom, “Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining?” I wonder why the cloud does not have a gold lining! • We may have a bit of a hard time relating to this idiom here in Sierra Vista since when we see clouds we kind of like it because we so rarely get rain and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Benefits Of Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
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    How faith can benefit us.

    When difficulties come into our life, we don’t want some pious answers that tickle our mind, we want real answers, real solutions, we want practical help. We want to know that God is personally involved in the very thing that is bothering us. When you and I recognize that we are walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John D Jones avatar

    Joy Unspeakable!

    Contributed by John D Jones on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    God's people can rejoice no matter what the circumstances may be because of Christ and what we have in Him.

    1 Peter 1:3-16 The Bible presents certain birthmarks that distinguish the children of God from the children of the world. We read that, ‘by this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.’ God’s people are called upon to be a ‘peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Why Would I Do That? I Love My Brother. Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2010
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    Only if we love Christ and experience His love for us will we want to share Him with others.

    Monday after Pentecost May 24, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The readings from today’s Gospel give us a clear and bold testimony about how the first generation of Christ’s disciples lived out the command of Jesus to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Peter, writing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic