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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2011
     | 10,950 views

    Part two of a series in 1 Peter.

    A REAL REASON FOR HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Preached HPC Sept. 18, 2011 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessed Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    Blessed Hope though: 1) Personal Confirmation (Luke 1:39–40), 2) Physical Confirmation (Luke 1:41a, 44), and 3) Prophetic Confirmation (Luke 1:41b–43, 45).

    So far in 2015, 14,472 Albertans have lost their jobs in group layoffs. Everybody expects more layoffs to come. Earlier this month, the Calgary Herald asked people to share their stories about being laid off. Some wrote of worsening financial hardships. Others wrote of desperately trying to sell ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steven Angus avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    How the Holy Spirit brings Hope in the midst of dispair

    Series: Living in the Spirit Sermon #4 “Living Hope” Romans 8:25-39 A middle aged man was on a Caribbean cruise. On the first day out he noticed an attractive woman who smiled at him as he passed her on the deck. Needless to say, this pleased him greatly. That night he managed to have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Noel Schreuder avatar

    Live With Hope

    Contributed by Noel Schreuder on Oct 20, 2022
     | 3,213 views

    Many times we hope that God will change our circumstances, will calm the storms of life, and when it doesn't happen as we hoped, we easily become despondent and even pessimistic.

    LIVE WITH HOPE “Hope. What is hope?” asks Jo Black (an Afrikaans singer from South Africa) in his popular Afrikaans song with the same name. This song became an overnight success and reached the number one spot almost as soon as it was released. Why? Because it is something we need so much in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 16, 2022
     | 6,363 views

    This is an adaptation to the sermon pack on Sermon Central

    Thanksgiving is over. We’ve had enough turkey over the last few days to last us until next Thanksgiving. Some of us endured the crowds shopping on Friday. Many of us have decorated our homes with Christmas decorations. We are here officially in the Christmas season. Now, realistically, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Humilty & Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,123 views

    Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

    By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

    Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 23, 2022
     | 1,813 views

    Jesus brings the joy to the world through his birth on daily basis to those who seek him and reach him. He is ever fresh and ever loving. The world’s needs are met in Christ. He walks with everyone and everywhere and increases the peace and joy.

    Joy to the world Luke 2:1-11 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. May The favour of the Lord be continue to hold you up and bless you to see many wonders during Christmas. On this Christmas Eve, I would like to meditate with you three favours we have through Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 511 ratings
     | 57,635 views

    What is it that can give us one of the three greatest gifts God has promised us?

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Hope At Christmas Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,393 views

    This sermon proclaims that the heart of Christmas is God’s promised hope fulfilled in Jesus—the Light who breaks our darkness, conquers sin, and invites us to live in the peace and confidence of His eternal reign.

    The Heart of Christmas: Hope Isaiah 9:2-7; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 15:4 Christmas is almost here! It truly is a special time of year. Before we open God’s Word together, I’d like to invite you on a short journey into the past—to remember what Christmas has meant to you through the years. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Hoping Against Hope In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,770 views

    Don't give up, the God who has promised is faithful and shall surely deliver

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HOPING AGAINST HOPE IN CHRIST JESUS* Romans 4:17-22 King James Version (KJV) 17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Hopeful "If" Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    This sermon explores the consequences of not having a hope of resurrection and assures that, since Christ is raised, there is promise of resurrection for His followers.

    The Hopeful “If” I Cor. 15:19 INTRO.: Today we conclude our series of messages on the “If’s” in the middle of life. I want us to consider the theme, “If there is no resurrection.” If there is no resurrection, we have no hope beyond this life. Without the resurrection, the message of the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Hope In The Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021
     | 5,386 views

    Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

    Series: Hope Beyond Series Thesis: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future. Scripture for series: I Peter 1:3-6: Praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The World Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2026
     | 27 views

    Money blinds us. You know when you’re committing adultery, but very few people see when they’re greedy. Why is greed harder to spot in us than something like adultery? Because money blinds us.

    People asked Jesus a lot of questions in His life. I imagine you have a question you’d like to ask Jesus at some point in your life. Get this: there are 183 recorded questions that various people asked Jesus. Yet, we have records that Jesus only answered 8 of the questions He was asked.1 Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Finding God In The Storm

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
     | 15,854 views

    What do I learn from the storms of life? Everyone has storms. What does Jesus do for us in the storm? He prays for us, comes to us, and ministers to us.

    FINDING GOD IN THE STORM Intro: What a great day to be on a lake! Wouldn’t that be nice? There’s a story in the Bible about some men who were out on the lake. But while they were out there a storm came up, and Jesus came to them. I read an amazing story that I want to pass on to you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God