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: Hope That Endures – Walking Forward In God’s Strength Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 1, 2025

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“To break this down: endurance produces hope to walk forward with the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Hope That Endures – Walking Forward in God’s Strength Text: Romans 5:3–5 "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When It All Comes Crashing Down Faith Hopes Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

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This message an example of faith from the life of Elijah.

When you examine your life at what times have you grown the most? Almost always people will answer this question by admitting that the greatest growth occurred in times of deep and unexpected suffering. Yet when suffering forces its way abruptly into our lives, our tendency is to believe that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Hope

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 5, 2023

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Optimism is an assessment. Hope is an act.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?" 1 Advent is not a penitential season; it’s a period of devout and expectant delight, yet we intuitively understand that it is not possible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Autocorrect

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 17, 2015

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The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith.

Title: Autocorrect Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith. Introduction In July of 2014 Wired printed an article about what we call autocorrection. Dean Hachamovitch, former vice president of Microsoft, is essentially the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Keep Hope Alive? Now!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 8, 2025

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We need LIVING HOPE ALIVE AND WELL IN THE CHURCH . Do we realize the enemy desires to kill and destroy hope in the church? Be positive, stay focused on keeping hope alive and well.

HOW DO WE KEEP HOPE ALIVE? NOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BEST? I say good is the enemy of best. Often when we get good at something we will never improve? Me thinks God would like us to get better, then get BEST. NOW WE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Psalm 71:14, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You’ve Hid Your Hope Long Enough

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 13, 2011

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There is a demonic influence in this region that is trying to kill the prolific (reproductive) elements that causes you to grow in number and in strength, because of this truth, there has been a decree issued to assassinate you.

You’ve hid your hope long enough Exodus 2: 1-3 There is a demonic influence in this region that is trying to kill the prolific (reproductive) elements that causes you to grow in number and in strength, because of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping The Dream Alive

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001

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Hope for continuing on in the faith, and in what God has planned for your life!

Keeping The Dream Alive! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Other

A Wedding Service

Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003

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A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?"

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 19, 2009

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This is a sermon based on the call narrative of Samuel. It motivates us into our own call... especially in times of a spiritual droubt.

1 Samuel 3:1-20 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009

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Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Mar 18, 2011

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Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1  To have faith is to believe then you shall receive.  Only the Just shall live by faith.  To have faith is to believe that you will receive.  Faith in God that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2012

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WE have to decide if what we believe really matters in the way we live. Our faith is based on our hope in God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 PC VIDEO DEFEAT • SLIDE #2 • We all need something to hope in, the hope that we have can inspire great faith and confidence. • Hope and faith are linked very closely together. • The key I wanted you to take from the clip is this; your actions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Heaven An Actual Place Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

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Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place. We’re going to discover some reasons why

“Is Heaven An Actual Place?” John 14: 1-4 January 10, 2010 Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens To Us After Die?

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

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Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving encouragement to a man @ his future as he was dying. That right there is a great comfort to me to see that Jesus is speaking of a future for a man who was dying. But thru this conversatio

“What Happens to Us After We Die?” Luke 23: 39-43 January 17, 2009 Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Look What The Lord Has Done For Me

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011

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What the Lord has done for Me and can and will do for you, if you just call upon His name

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR ME PSALM 40:1-4 INTRODUCTION: This psalm is a celebration of God's great goodness to him, and all his people. He praises God for delivering him out of deep distress, vs. 1-5. Thence takes occasion to speak of the work of our redemption by Christ, vs. 6-10. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

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