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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Hope Of The Resurrection In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
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    **Church History / Church Trimuphant ** For the community sunrise service I was asked to speak on the hope of the resurrection specifically in the church

    You don’t have Easter without Good Friday. You don’t have the hope without the despair. But God be praised, because of the Resurrection, we don’t have despair without hope. Every Good Friday has an Easter. Larry has asked me to say a few words about how the hope of Easter works in our church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    America's Only Hope

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,463 views

    This message is basically a call to repentance, and seeking God for the deliverance of our nation, not only from our enemies, but from our departure from God.

    AMERICA’S ONLY HOPE Text: Prov.14: 34 Intro: September 11, 2001 is a day that is not soon to be forgotten by those Americans who still have an ounce of patriotism left in them. It is a day branded into our consciousness by the horrendous events, and vivid scenes of destruction and chaos that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    America's Only Hope

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
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    The decline of America. America as it was, as it is now and America's only hope for the future

    TITLE: America's Only Hope TEXT: Psalm 33:12-18 INTRO: America's beginning was different from all other nations. Christopher Columbus had discovered a new land and when settlers began to come here, they were looking for a new life, with new opportunities in a land where they could be free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Hope - Family Issues Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
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    Family can be a paradox - a place of love and support , " a haven in a heartless world", but it can also be awful. How does the gospel help us?

    We are looking at There is hope - family challenges. Family can be a paradox - a place of love and support , " a haven in a heartless world" as one sociologist put it, can be a place of violence, abuse and despair. Something that many of us consider to be the most important and precious thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Where Is Your Hope?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002
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    Funeral sermon delivered to my family and their friends upon the death of my sister.

    We come here today not to celebrate death but to celebrate life. Judy?s life here on earth is over but her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just began. We sorrow because we shall miss her - but we rejoice in the memories we have of her and we praise God that her life of no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Hope For Heaven And Earth

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
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    Never doubt dear Christian that you are being kept by a Father who loves you. This world may assail and assault you but you can still stand as God keeps you shielded from the very worst of it.

    Hope for Heaven and Earth 1 Peter 1:3-12 As we begin Advent and look to the Hope that is ours, we must look to the words of St. Peter in 1 Peter Chapter 1. There is far more in this chapter to speak of than time affords me this morning so we will just look at the Hope held out to us and how even ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Death And New Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 25, 2025
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    Dorcas was a beloved member of the Christian community in Joppa, she was full of good works and charitable deeds. She was a deaconess of the Church. She was a qualified widow as set forth by St Paul (1 Timothy 5:10).

    Acts 9:36-42 Death and Resurrection of Dorcas   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love Endures Forever!   Joppa: Joppa was a seaport town situated on the Mediterranean, in the tribe of Dan, about 30 miles south of Caesarea, and 45 northwest of Jerusalem. A seaport of Palestine. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    I Hope So!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 21, 2014
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    Hope is described in the dictionary as a "feeling" that all will be well. But the hope found in the Bible is an "assurance" that all will be well.

    This past Monday marked the one year anniversary of my Mom’s passing. She had some very unique sayings such as, “Raise the window down. You have your shirt ront-serd- outers. (wron side out).” Although a simple woman, she loved drama. She always had her ears perked to catch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Give The Gift Of Hope

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 21, 2016
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    We live in a dark, gloomy world. The news seems to be depressing, but we have a hope out of this world...Are you sharing hope with others?

    Give the gift of HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. HOPE MIGHT MEAN TRY AGAIN... Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope Beyond Suffering Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2021
     | 4,482 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations because there is hope beyond the suffering. It’s found in the living hope Jesus – who is also the anchor of our soul.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” Sermon: Hope Beyond Suffering Question: When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Is suffering from God? Why do I hurt? Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Hope” in times of suffering, loss, crisis and trauma situations ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Hope: Healing For The Home

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,136 views

    This sermon offers hope for families that are broken or going through hard times.

    Hope & Healing For The Home Morning Star Family Day 11/22/98 Genesis 50:15-21 Ephesians 4:17-32 Today as you celebrate Family Day, I want you to know that no family is complete without the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in the home. God has many ways of entering into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Christ Offers Hope

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 22, 2008
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     | 9,491 views

    This is a funeral sermon. I have modified it for general use.

    “Christ Offers Hope” Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Today we have gathered to celebrate the life of (NAME); [spouse, daughter, friend, etc.], and much more. Words are but shells which we try, in vain, to fill enough meaning to capture the depth of our loss and the extent of our grief. Today, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    A Faith That Gives Hope

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2008
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     | 4,927 views

    Faith without hope is not faith at all and we need to anticipate the working of God if our faith is to produce any results.

    A Faith That Gives Hope Griffith Baptist Church – 1/4/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:22 (Gen. 50:22-26) Key verse: Hebrews 11:22 - By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. Premise: Faith without hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Call avatar

    Our Hope Of The Resurrection.

    Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 11, 2018
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     | 6,371 views

    Is this physical Life all there is? Is there something more we can look forward to? Will we see our loved ones again that have passed away? Life makes perfect sense when we understand God's Plan of Salvation and the detailed examples Christ set while walk

    Our Hope of the Resurrection -A Funeral Message of Hope- Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, Revelation 21:1-5 So, today, we are here to honor George and we are to do it in a celebration of life. George was a very upbeat and positive person, a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Hope: The Heart Of Christmas” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,710 views

    Wrapping up the book of Acts. Paul has "hope" that he will reach Rome. In our culture many people have lost "hope". Scottish Proverb: “Were it not for hope, the heart would break”. Our "hope" is secured by the resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 27, 2022 Text: Acts 27,28 Redeemer Lutheran Advent I “Hope: The Heart of Christmas” The season of Advent begins today. It is the beginning of a new church year. It is a season of anticipation. A time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran