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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    I Hope, I Hope, I Hope

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 20, 2014
     | 6,148 views

    Christmas is about hope. The same hope that we see in the children at Christmas is the same hope that Jesus brought with him at his birth.

    I Hope, I Hope, I Hope John 3:16,17 Intro: This morning, for just a moment, I am the ghost of Christmas past. I want each and every one of you to think back to a Christmas when you were a small child. For some it will be easy, it was not that long ago. For some of us, it will stretch our memory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Place You Meet The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 17, 2015
     | 3,889 views

    Looking for the Christ, Expecting God, Hope

    THE WELL – A Place You Meet the Messiah John 4:25-26 April 3, 2022 Introduction: One of my favorite stories of all time comes from WWII...and it’s recorded in Max Lucado’s book, “Stories from the Heart.” John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,314 views

    This is the 1st sermon and service notes for the series "Christmas Brings".

    Series: Christmas Brings…[#1] HOPE Hebrews 6:18-20 Welcome Hymn 87 “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1&4) Hymn 89 “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Vs. 1&3) Offering Hymn 335 “Standing On The Promises” (Vs. 1&4) Children’s Choir “Meet With Me” Introduction: Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 17,967 views

    This message deals with the source and power of hope in our lives.

    I can remember as a young boy saying prayer for the family one Thanksgiving meal. In my prayer I included the phrase, "Dear God, I sure hope the Oakland Raiders make it to the Superbowl." I learned that wasn’t really appropriate. As I grew, I also learned that real hope is not the kind of hope I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 41,265 views

    Christian hope, the source of it and the Nature of it and the Sphere of it.

    INTRODUCTION: Hope and Love are things everyone needs. Hope gives you a direction otherwise you wander about lost. Some people hope for a large bank account for their old age, some hope for fame while they are young. Others hope just to be loved, and to find the capacity to love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,437 views

    This sermon describes the Hope we have in Jesus Christ, not as the world would give, but only as He can give.

    There Is Hope I Corinthians 15:19-20 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. I. The Hope This World Offers · A Hopeless Present Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,277 views

    The disciples who followed Jesus in the day of his flesh had some wonderful advantages. However, when Jesus died on the cross every shred of hope they had was gone.

    Mark 16:9-11 9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Quigley avatar

    Is There Hope?

    Contributed by John Quigley on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,284 views

    In a world of hopelessness, There is Hope.

    Isaiah was a prophet during very troubled times in Israel, war was always a part of their existence. Israel, the northern kingdom and Judah had split after Solomon died, the kings of Israel were not Godly men and as the Assyrians began to rise to prominence and then conquer areas around them, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,016 views

    Hope (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 13. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the crew; • But all ultimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,074 views

    Our hope must be in Christ

    HOPE 1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 28, 2018
     | 18,697 views

    Our hope is in His comfort. Our hope is in His preparation. Our hope is in His presence.

    Advent: HOPE Isaiah 40:1-5 Advent ( Latin adventus, Greek parousia) : appearing, arrival or official visit. Romans 15:13 Psalm 33:20-22 Isaiah 40:31 Our hope is in His comfort vv.1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 If God’s comfort is not enough for you, then no one else’s will be either. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    No Hope

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,747 views

    This message talks about the hope we have as Christians of seeing our loved ones again who died in Christ.

    No Hope Scripture: 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 1:7; 21:1-5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “No Hope.” Through this message I want to share with you why it is so very important that we bring people to Christ because only through that relationship can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Damien Saylor avatar

    Is There Hope?

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020
     | 11,376 views

    Is our God a God of deliverance? Let’s look at history, & compare our current situation with a dire time in history.

    Sermon- Is there Hope? - Think with me, it has been over 4 months & going on 5 since we closed our church, & went online. I never thought there would be a time that I would be away from the church building. Now it’s been almost 5 months, & it seems that the virus knows no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018
     | 23,454 views

    Don't give up, I'm a WHOSOEVER, God's Love, It's God's Choice

    John 3:16 (KJV): “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ To fully understand the completeness of the meaning of John 3;16, one must view it in the context of Jesus’ entire conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2019
     | 9,201 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

    My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist