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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

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Topics: Resurrection, Divine Timing, Hope In God

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

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Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope Begins Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016

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The beginning of an Easter sermon series. There is so much messed up in the world. Why? Hopelessness. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope!

Intro: On December 17, 1927 a US Submarine was patrolling off the Atlantic Coast when it accidentally collided with a Coast Guard Cutter. The submarine was so severely damaged that it sank and came to rest on the floor of the Atlantic about 100 feet down. A rescue ship was dispatched to the scene ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Hope? Know Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 18, 2023

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Do we throw a broken Crayon away? You don't have to? You can still use it. We must learn to hope against hope. Let us abound in hope!

NO HOPE! KNOW HOPE, THE ANCHOR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a broken Crayola Crayon, is this useless because it is broken? No! It can still be used. *HOPE: A desire accompanied by expectation. Steadfastness, to expect with confidence, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 12:12, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

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There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

“No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations: More From God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023

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This sermon explores how to embrace God's promise of an abundant life through belief, faith, and meeting divine expectations.

Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to step into the abundant life God has promised us, a life that is not just about mere existence, but about thriving, about overflowing with God's goodness and grace. Our guide for today's sermon is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Topics: Expectations

Faith And Hope Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Discusses the differences between faith and hope.

Faith Part 6 – Faith and Hope Scripture: Luke 17:4-6; Mark 11:24; Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:24; Introduction Last week I shared with you about walking in your profession of faith. I dealt with profession as a “job” and as a “confession”. As I have been going through this series, I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Promise Takes Longer Than Expected

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 14, 2025

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The length of the wait does not diminish the certainty of the promise. God’s delays are not denials; they are divine preparations. Every moment of waiting is building you for the day of fulfilment.

WHEN THE PROMISE TAKES LONGER THAN EXPECTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:2-3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” (Habakkuk 2:3, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Snapshot On Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2016

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A sermon that gives reason for hope using Phillipians 4 - 13 and other scriptures.

2 Peter 1:10-11 “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” A camera is an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Against Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

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Biblical hope is a matter of trusting that God’s promise is greater than my predicament

It’s easy to believe in God and have hope when I can see an answer to whatever situation I might be experiencing: • If I go to the doctor and he or she prescribes some medicine and assures me that medication will take care of whatever health issue I’m experiencing, it’s easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Expectations Of The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

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The apostle Paul gives us his expectaions for the church from a very familiar passage.His expectaions are found through out his writings

Introduction: High School Reunions can be some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. One thing about High School reunions is often people are surprised with the changes that have occurred with their classmates. • The computer Geek is now a successful the businessman • The awkward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A People Of Faith And Expectancy Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

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This is the fifth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

We're Expecting

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 1, 2008

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We are patiently waiting for and expecting the day for when our pain and suffering is taken away and we truly become one of God’s children.

Romans 8:18 – 25 reads, “For I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Hoping Against Hope Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 7, 2012

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Abraham hoped against hope. How did he do that? How can we do that? Let's see what Paul says!

INTRODUCTION • Rango Video Clip • SLIDE #1 • Everyone needs to have something to believe in. We need hope. • For hope to be real it needs to be based in reality or put another way hope needs to be based on something obtainable. • There were many things in life that I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The God Who Is Faithful Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021

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Greg Laurie wrote a New Year’s Day Devotion in which he shared an acronym for hope. HOPE: Holding On with Patient Expectation

Sermon January 3, 2021 – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Hope in the God Who is Faithful Lamentations 3:22-25 New Year’s Quotes and Captions for the Realist: Welcome, 2021! Here’s hoping you can’t be worse than last year. Happy 2021! Spoiler Alert: We’re still social distancing. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25

Denomination: Christian Church

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