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  • David Owens avatar

    Hope For The Fallen Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 13, 2018
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    Peter's denial of Jesus gives us the perfect example of how a person who falls can be forgiven and start over.

    Introduction: A. The year was 1779. 1. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. 2. He proved to be a good military leader. 3. He received much praise and acclaim, but when Congress created five new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2013
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    The Spirit breathes and brings life to old dry bones—just like he does in our lives.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14 “A Living Hope” INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Thanksgiving. Turkeys graced most of our tables. By the end of the day, the carcasses of those turkeys were picked clean. Can you imagine going over to those bones—just before you throw them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Hopeful Confirmation Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013
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    By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

    A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Hopeful Determination Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013
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    Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

    A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Resurrection Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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    It is into this lively living hope that Christians are begotten again.

    RESURRECTION HOPE. 1 Peter 1:3. What significance has what happened in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago got for us today? We feel the reverberations of current world events as reported by the media, but the impact of the resurrection of Jesus Christ reaches not only across the miles, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    A Future And A Hope

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014
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    In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

    Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Restoration Of Hope

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 3, 2011
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    To wish is about what we want from God; hope is waiting for that which God wants for us.

    Eugene Peterson (Living the Message: Daily Help for Living the God-Centered Life) points out that what a lot of people call hope is in reality something different. It’s wishing, not hoping: and wishing and hoping are not the same thing. "Wishing," Peterson says, "is something all of us do. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Resurrection Hope

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 15, 2015
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    Why and how the resurrection of Jesus has an impact on your faith and why and how your faith impacts your life.

    Today we will look at one of the most pivotal events in all of human history – the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But we’re going to cover it from a unique perspective. You’re going to see not only what the resurrection of Jesus means to you for eternity but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Hope For The World

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    Christ is the Hope for the world without hope

    Intro: - There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them. ~ Clare Boothe Luce I. Proclaim Justice to the Gentiles v.18 - The gospel is not just about being saved from hell II. Will not quarrel, cry aloud, or be heard in the streets v.19 - Jesus was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Hope In Death?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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    We do not need to be afraid of death

    Introduction: - Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” I. King David’s view of death - II Samuel 12:18-23 - David’s men saw the distress in him - They were afraid to approach him with the news of the death of his son - Once David new his son had passed his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Your Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
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    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Your hope is found in Jesus.

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#7] YOUR HOPE 1 Peter 3:13-22 Introduction: Each week, I hear about different people in our Church who are sick, tired, sick and tired, etc…; and most weeks I’m in all 3 of those categories. It is difficult to live in this body in this world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Hope Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 15, 2014
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    For Father's Day we look at what made the father in the story of the prodigal son special

    Well here we are, week three of our look at the Prodigal Son and the rest of the story. And all three of our weeks have their beginning in Luke 15:11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.” In week one we looked at the younger son, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Blessed Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 17, 2014
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    Every christian should be thinking of the Blessed Hope everyday!

    Let us continue to learn from Titus chapter 2, page ….. Read again with me Titus 2:11-15….. As we noted last week, from v11: God’s grace, which brings salvation, has appeared to all people, and this grace is Jesus Christ; in other words, every person in the world can be saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Hope Of The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 24, 2014
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    Jesus is where Christians place all our hope. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2 and 3 express this hope to us and encourages us to remain faithful.

    HOPE OF THE CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 & Revelation 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION… HOPE IN HYMNS #1 A Lamp In the Night #2 Great is Thy Faithfulness #3 My Only Hope is in the Lord #4 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less [transition] BACKGROUND OF THE CITIES We are continuing our look at the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014
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    "The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

    Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other