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  • Keith Foskey avatar

    History Of Our Hope

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,671 views

    Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

    The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Life's Greatest Hope

    Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Our greatest hope is in the resurrection and eternal life, not in the things of this world.

    Life’s Greatest Hope by Pastor Jim May The greatest hope that we have is the hope of the resurrection. All that I am, all that I will ever be, my hopes, my dreams, my life’s work, and all of my plans are centered upon that one single hope. Because I am convinced that there is a resurrection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Hope In A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 345 ratings
     | 20,325 views

    1- A - all have sinned 2- B - Behold the Lamb of God 3- C - Come unto me

    INTRO.- We live in a stressful or stress-filled society. ILL.- A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound some time ago. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive – with Tattoo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Receiving The Hope Of Easter Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    Ponder the evidences for the hope of immortality; pursue the Giver of immortality; personalize the hope of immortality.

    We’ve already spent four weeks looking at the passion or suffering of Jesus in preparation for Easter. This morning, we will look at the hope of Easter, and next Sunday, we will look at the peace of Easter. The dictionary defines hope as a “desire supported by some confidence of its ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christ, Our Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

    The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 30,008 views

    Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Hope Has Come

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    This is an Easter Message on the hope that Jesus Christ brings into our lives.

    Hope Has Come Easter 4/11/2004 Psalm 137:1-5 Matthew 28:1-10 What road has brought us here to church today? No matter where we started from, all of us eventually chose either St. Clair, Helena, East 105th, or Elgin to come to this building, but that’s not the kind of road I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    A Sure And Steadfast Hope Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,823 views

    Can we have a sure and steadfast hope in a mad word?

    Hebrews 6 teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love v10 • Diligence and perseverance vv 11-12 We have looked at these previously and the end of the chapter goes on to talk about hope. This should be a key ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Foundation For My Hope Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    The first of a five part series from 1 Peter that deals with how to find hope for our lives.

    We live in a world that desperately needs some hope: • Hurricanes and earthquakes • Threat of terrorist attacks • Rising energy prices that threaten our economy and our own personal finances • Increasing crime • Bird flu pandemic In a world like that people look for hope in all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For My Home Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

    In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Symbol Of Hope: Plummet

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    We need hope. God gives us a symbol of hope, it is the plummet of Zechariah. God has a plan and in that plan there is great hope.

    A SYMBOL OF HOPE: PLUMMET THE PLUMMET SHOWS GOD HAS A PLAN! HOW SHALL I APPROACH THE KING? HOW SHALL WE APPROACH THIS PROBLEM? OR ON BEHALF OF GOD’S CHILDREN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let we start by asking a question: (I go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a Plummet, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Driggs avatar

    Narnia: Anticipating Hope Series

    Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,561 views

    A comparison of how the story of Christmas and the Chronicles of Narnia bring hope to our lives, as presented in the story "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis.

    TITLE: “Anticipating Hope” TEXTS: Matthew 1:18-2:18 and Luke 2:1-20 PREINTRODUCTION: This year we are being faced with a situation that I never thought I’d see in my lifetime, at least not in America. Many of the major shopping centers and department stores have decided that they were going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Hope For An Alienated World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006
     | 2,925 views

    This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. Today’s sermon shows God’s pursuit of us, even amidst our rebellion: His hope is given to those not deserving.

    [This sermon is part of a 4 sermon series on the Promise of God leading up to Christmas. One of my earlier sermons, it is not a full manuscript. It is hoped that the introductory notes on the Promise in Genesis, and the sermon out line that follows, will aid in developing your own sermon series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Delozier avatar

    Advent: Hope Is On The Way Series

    Contributed by John Delozier on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,990 views

    Week one of advent starts with the message that in the birth of Christ, in his life, death, and resurrection--Hope Enters the Word & As it was then it remains today "Hope is on the Way"

    Introduction: If I may indulge you with a quick grammar lesson this morning, I would like to look at the dictionary definition of the word hope. I want to draw your attention to what this word means when it is used as a noun instead of a verb. I need you to go all the way back to elementary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Isaiah's Audacious Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 47,030 views

    One can never start too early to get ready for something really big.

    Isaiah’s Audacious Hope Isaiah 7:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/3/06 Do you know that after today, there are only 21 more shopping days left until Christmas? Some people panic when they hear this but for me it means that I still have three weeks before I have to begin my shopping! Doesn’t it seem like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist