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    And Hope Does Not Disappoint PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
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     | 84 views

    God draws near to us in our loneliness, offering peace and hope by pouring His love into our hearts through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    Some nights feel longer than others. The house is quiet, the phone is still, and the ache of an empty chair at the table can sound like thunder in the soul. Bills stack up, worries pile high, and even in a crowded room it’s easy to feel hidden in plain sight. We smile for photos, but the heart can ...read more

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    Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
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    This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

    The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

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    We Have Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
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    The sermon explores the concept of hope in Christ's resurrection, emphasizing the importance of placing our hope in His plans and purposes for our lives, and seeking His guidance for righteous living.

    Good morning once again, church! Thankful that you decided to join us today whether it is here in person or you are watching online. Last week, we kicked off a brand new series called He is Risen. This is a truth that we as followers of Christ hold onto not only during this time of year, but all ...read more

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    Sermon Series: He Is Risen

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    What Ever Happened To Hope

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 12, 2013
     | 6,207 views

    People need hope and so many are living a hopeless life. In this message we will see the hope that can only come through Jesus Christ.

    What ever happened to hope Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Romans 15:13 (AMP) May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting Has A Purpose

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 8, 2022
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    Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life (Proverbs 13:12). This verse talks about two seasons of our life: a season of waiting and a season of fulfilment. Inevitably all of us go through both these seasons in life.

    Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 This verse talks about two seasons of our life: a season of waiting and a season of fulfilment. Inevitably all of us go through both these seasons in life. All of us go through periods of waiting in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Delay Is Success Postponed (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
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    Delay is not a curse—it is a classroom. It teaches, shapes, refines, and aligns us with God’s best. If handled properly, it will not destroy your dream; it will fertilise it.

    DELAY IS SUCCESS POSTPONED (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:8 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Isaiah 30:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 5:10 INTRODUCTION: In Part 1 of this message, we established that divine delay is not divine denial. It is God’s process of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,302 views

    Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

    Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating Turbulent Times - Hope Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    Continuing Romans series dealing with the first of three anchors in verse 12 that enable us to navigate turbulent time. Future Hope!

    ¡§Navigating Turbulent Times¡¨ Romans 12:12 Review I. Receive God¡¦s gift of righteousness 1-5 II. Apply God¡¦s gift of righteousness 6-8 III. Understand God¡¦s gift of righteousness in relations to Israel 9-11 IV. Live God¡¦s gift of righteousness 12-15 A. Think and live wisely 12:1-2 B. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Navigating Turbulent Times With Hope Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
     | 7,686 views

    This is message 36 in our exposition of Romans. This message urges us to maintain our hope in Jesus.

    Chico Alliance Church April 21, 2002 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Navigating Turbulent Times” Romans 12:12 Review I. Receive God’s gift of righteousness 1-5 II. Apply God’s gift of righteousness 6-8 III. Understand God’s gift of righteousness in relations to Israel 9-11 IV. Live God’s gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Plans Are Always Best

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jul 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,247 views

    This is a message designed to help persons reflect on God's preferred plans for their lives from a biblical perspective.

    God’s plans are always best (Jeremiah 29:10-13) 10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unseen Hope Is Not Blind Hope: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    Our natural eyesight can blind us to the unseen hope.

    ? Unseen Hope is not Blind Hope: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent Romans 8:24–25 NKJV For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,836 views

    Sometimes its hard to know when to defer to the weaker brother. Paul gives a simple rule of thumb to help in making that decision.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A prayer before the U.S. Senate. “Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delay Is Success Postponed (Part 1)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 310 views

    Delay is often one of God's greatest tools for shaping destiny. Though painful, it refines us, develops character, increases our faith, and aligns us with God’s perfect will.

    DELAY IS SUCCESS POSTPONED 1 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 60:22 INTRODUCTION: Delay is never easy to endure, especially when our expectations are high, our prayers seem unanswered, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “hope The Anchor Of Our Soul

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 21, 2013
     | 7,584 views

    Hope is what keeps us steady in our lives. Look at the story of Elijah and see how he losted hope because of one person telling him that she would kill him.

    What ever happened to hope Part 2 “Hope The Anchor Of Our Soul” Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Proverbs 13:12 LivingBible Hope deferred makes the heart sick; but when dreams come true at last, there is life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is With Us: To Give Us Hope And To Help Us Be Hope Deliverers

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,969 views

    At times life can be difficult and even dark, as we prepare for Christmas and Jesus’ second coming we gain hope not by relying on this world but on Jesus. This Advent sermon explores what it means to be a hope receiver and a hope deliverer.

    As we begin the start of the church year, our first Sunday of Advent encourages us to look at being hopeful. This week I read a story about a lady called Susan Duggan. Susan Duggan is a lady with hope. Not because she’s had an easy life or she has received great rewards. Listen to part of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran