Sermons about Hofor The Hopeless

Bad Tenants

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

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The Master provides, sends and punishes; the tenants rebel and are destroyed; what about us?

Talk: The Bad Tenants Intro • Homicide, parricide, matricide, fratricide, suicide, genocide… • Deicide "I feel like a walking abomination. I feel like I am the closest thing to Lucifer on this planet, and I feel like that all the time. I feel that things that go wrong (in) my life are a personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

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On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Arrive Alive

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 20, 2009

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God has called us to live life to its fullest and walk in the annointing and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Last week- shared some thoughts concerning 2009. Live purposefully- determination/intent/resolve God’s Word is true today- not just the past Expect increase- God’s presence/voice Advance in adversity- not a time to draw back Alice has a conversation with Cheshire Cat … Coming to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

God Likes To Work When Nothing Else Will

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

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When it seems you can’t go on, Jesus shows up.

JOHN 5:1-9 “GOD LIKES TO WORK WHEN NOTHING ELSE WILL” A) How does God feel when people hurt? Does He care or is He unconcerned? * Jesus is in Jerusalem for a feast and goes by the sheep market where there’s a pool. * The pool has five porches that overlooks the body of water. * It’s a monument of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

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A look at what the armor of God provides for us.

THE ARMOR OF GOD Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missions Work In Zambia

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

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Have you ever cleaned fish? It is a messy smelly job that requires you to get your hands dirty. Missions work can be like that sometimes. Yet what beautiful things can be accomplished when we try.

Missions Work in Zambia There is a man in Zambia named Jimmy Kongwa. He has been a guest at our church. He and his wife Ivy work tirelessly to rescue the children of their country from disease, starvation, forced labor and a life of crime. They do it through an agency we support called Kids ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is With Us: To Give Us Hope And To Help Us Be Hope Deliverers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 29, 2008

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At times life can be difficult and even dark, as we prepare for Christmas and Jesus’ second coming we gain hope not by relying on this world but on Jesus. This Advent sermon explores what it means to be a hope receiver and a hope deliverer.

As we begin the start of the church year, our first Sunday of Advent encourages us to look at being hopeful. This week I read a story about a lady called Susan Duggan. Susan Duggan is a lady with hope. Not because she’s had an easy life or she has received great rewards. Listen to part of her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing The Stuff - Ii Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 23, 2007

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This one is the conclusion of "Doing the Stuf I" which looks at the various ways Christians are to engage the kingdom of darkness in spiritual warfare

Dakota Community Church September 23, 2007 Doing the Stuff - II II Timothy 2:3, 4&7 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. … Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Salvation Is From The Lord Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

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Part 2 of a 4-part series on Jonah.

Salvation is from the Lord Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story (Part 2 of 4) (Key points are from Tim Richards’ sermon Jonah Running from God) Aug. 20, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Many people miss out on Jonah’s story because ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"If You've Gone Out Of Business”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

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Living your life in a way that always gives GOD glory.

Biblical Text: John 6: 66 “From that time, many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.” I remember watching a man put one dollar in the collection plate and take out four. He came to church that day with a personal agenda that had little to do with worship. Apparently, he had ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sufferer's Song

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

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THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist i

THE SUFFERER’S SONG--PSALM 69 Introduction: There has been some question about the author of this Psalm. Many think that Jeremiah is the author. The reason for this is because the Psalmist suffers because of his zeal for God’s house. The Psalmist is humiliated, scorned and it corresponds with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Cure For Suicide

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 18, 2007

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Judas, don’t go there. Why Jesus is the cure for suicide no matter how bad things are going in your life.

Intro: in every passion play one of the main characters is Judas. He is a central figure to the Crucifixion story. His betrayal has been the topic of many theologians over the ages. Here are a few facts that some people don’t know about Judas. First he was from Kerioth, so he was an outsider among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding The Heart Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006

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The heart of Jesus is revealed through His healing of the man with an infirmity

It Took a Miracle: UNDERSTANDING THE HEART OF JESUS John 5:1-16 7/27/97a BBC Jesus Christ desires to be in personal and intimate relationship with each of us. He knows us better than we know ourselves, but do we really know Him? Most relationships are only casual based on surface ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Solutions For Burnout

Contributed by Selvan John on Apr 11, 2006

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Dealing with frustrations from Biblical perspective.

Title: Biblical solutions for our Burnout Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction: Almost everyone in life goes through Burnout in all different forms. Some go through burnout in their professions, in personal life, in family life and almost in every aspect of life. If we need to define burnout in simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, What A Mess I'm In

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 17, 2006

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These words written by David years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist today.

Lord, What A mess I am In! - by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.” These words were written by David over 2,000 years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist in our world today. David spoke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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