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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "I Hope He Didn't Mean It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 16, 2017
     | 7,541 views

    A sermon about being Jesus' radical church.

    “I Was Hoping Jesus Didn’t Mean It” Matthew 5:38-48 A pastor tells the story of stumbling into his kitchen after a long day of work. He put down his groceries and pressed the voice-mail button. It was one of his church members: “Pastor, I’m doing the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jun 29, 2012
     | 6,637 views

    There should be clear differences between Christians and the world. This sermon looks at how the word hope differs between Christians and the world. Christians have real hope and the world has false hope.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Hope Hope is a remarkable word in our world and in the world it can mean anything from I sure do hope that it rains today to I hope I win the lottery today to I hope that I’m saved or I hope that I’m going to go to heaven. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Memorial Service - "hope Through Grief"

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 12, 2021
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     | 7,605 views

    Today's message is from a memorial service for a local pastor, and it's about having hope in the midst of our grief.

    “Hope Through Grief” ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUEBPomU3iM I have found that in life there are enormous contradictions, and in way we simply don’t understand. And so we are faced with the question as to why, and how are we going to handle these losses that in our minds don’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Why The Church Should Never Stop Giving Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Amaya on Jul 5, 2020
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     | 3,470 views

    The Bible has a very different perspective on hope – it is not the kind of hope we see in the dictionary. While the dictionary definition of hope makes it sound like leaving things to fate, the hope of the Bible is a powerful force and a raw material for faith.

    You can never give people too much hope. Hope is what gives people the faith to push through hard times. Hope is what makes people hold on when they are on the verge of throwing in the towel. Hope for a better tomorrow is what makes a teen push away those lingering suicidal thoughts. Hope is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Is It Naïve To Be Hopeful Amid All The Despair? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 7, 2020
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     | 3,440 views

    The book of Amos contains some challenging and painful truths. Now, as the book ends, there is a word of hope. It speaks to us in our worry: is it naive for us to be hopeful amid all this world's despair?

    - Set up a collapsed tent on state where the pulpit normally is. This is the image for the sermon. LIVING IN FRAUGHT TIME: Right now there is much to worry over. - Amos 9:11 – “David’s fallen tent.” - Think of all the references in the Old Testament to the “house of David.” With that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maria Saunders avatar

    Listen, It's Not Too Late...there's Always Hope!

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016
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     | 15,242 views

    The 2nd Saying from the Cross (Good Friday)

    “Listen, It’s Not too Late… There’s Always Hope!” Addressing the second saying from the cross: “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Part 3 "good Friday" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2019
     | 3,952 views

    Hope is a significant key to finding in the journey of life because it is a wonderful gift from God. Hope will become a source of strength, power and courage in the face of life’s severest trials. Hope will bring you joy when you think there is no joy!

    Series: Find Joy in the Journey Scripture Text Series: Phil. 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Sermon 2: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope And Light - Carrying Forth The Mysteries Of God (Advent)

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,585 views

    As we approach Christmas, let us remember that it is time to shine forth the message of JESUS. The HOPE and LIGHT of this World. We carry the Torch of HIS LIGHT and HOPE as Stewards of the Mysteries of GOD.

    2022.11.27 The Wilderness Experience Stewards of the Mysteries - The LIGHT of our HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC 1st Sunday of Advent…HOPE and LIGHT. The advent candle of HOPE is lit. JESUS is OUR HOPE. And we are to not only serve HIM, but care for the message, the mysteries of GOD, which are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Heart Of Christmas Is Hope, Peace & Joy” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,999 views

    People want “hope”. The “λόγος”, the Intelligent Designer of the Universe pitched His tent in our midst. Christmas is the radical celebration that reminds us that the DNA of the Creator is found in the arms of a teenage girl in the city of Bethlehem. Quote from Max Lucado

    In Jesus Holy Name December 11, 2022 Advent III Philippians 4:4 Redeemer “The Heart of Christmas is Hope, Peace & Joy” Christmas can be a crazy time. People want “hope” for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "what Hope Might A Sinner Possess?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2021
     | 1,798 views

    A sermon about the reason for Christmas.

    “What Hope Might A Sinner Possess?” Hebrews 10:5-10 Have you ever tried to fix yourself, on you own—with no help? Ever have an addiction or a bad habit that you wanted so badly to rid yourself of, but you just couldn’t pull it off… …you just couldn’t kick it? I think we all have things in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Do Not Weep As Those Without Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 644 views

    As believers, our grief is marked by a hope that transcends the sorrow we feel in this moment.

    DO NOT WEEP AS THOSE WITHOUT HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. INTRODUCTION: Death often brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Blitz avatar

    Overflowing With Hope From God's Word

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 10, 2024
     | 462 views

    For the Second Sunday in Advent, also known as Bible Sunday, we look at the Good News, how we should seek to be overflowing in it, and how we should be spreading it. 

    Good Morning. In addition to our focus on Peace this morning, and the peace which brings Good News on the mountain tops, as Isaiah says, actually equipping YOU to be the voice of peace on the mountain tops to be clear, the Second Sunday in Advent is also known as Bible Sunday. I’m going to try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Cramer avatar

    The Valley Of Achor. A Door Of Hope. Hosea 2:15

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024
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     | 1,291 views

    A message of hope in the dark times in our world and how to deal with them.

    The Valley of Achor. A Door of Hope. Hosea 2:15 Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Sovereign God: A Source Of Hope And Strength Psalm 33 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,276 views

    Psalm 33, is a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in God's unfailing love and to find hope and strength in His promises.

    The Sovereign God: A Source of Hope and Strength Psalm 33 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the timeless truths found in Psalm 33, a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean To Go From Judgment To Hope?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2024
     | 922 views

    Zephaniah warned the people of impending punishment if they did not repent.

    Zephaniah had cautioned the people of Judah that if they would not repent of their transgressions and return to God, all of Judah would be punished. This whole book is filled with the impending correction that was to come from God, but it would come with love. The phrase “the day of the Lord” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible