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  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    That Was Then, This Is Now

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    This sermon is to encourage listeners not to let life's "detours, delays discouragements" distract them from God's sovereign work in their lives.

    INTRO - Have you ever wondered - Why bad things happen to good people - When I am asked that question - I must respond with: „X God is sovereign „X His ways are higher than ours „X When you can't trace / trust - If we're not careful we will let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lone Ranger And Tonto Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,795 views

    The third character Sketch from the Bobk of Judges that looks at our gifts and the giftings of others.

    Introduction: On January 30, 1933, Tonto made his first appearance on the Lone Ranger Radio Show on WXYZ Detroit. Tonto was a Potawatomie tribesman who found John Reid dying after he and other Texas Rangers had been ambushed. He nursed the wounded man back to health. When John Reid vowed to clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking By Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,324 views

    Explore the concept of faith as a powerful force that defines our relationship with God, influences our lives, and provides us with hope and assurance in what we cannot see.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to explore the profound theme of faith - its definition, its power and its hope. As we delve into these depths, let's remember the words of A.W. Tozer, who once said, "Faith is seeing the invisible, but not the non-existent." Let's open ...read more

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  • David Cambridge avatar

    For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    What is the hope and joy set before us? How does this affect us now?

    For The Hope And Joy Set Before Us The Present Effects Of A Future Prospect Introduction A. As Christians, what is the one hope we have? There are actually several aspects of this hope: 1. Jesus’ second coming (John 14:1-3): a. He shall descend from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16a), ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Resurrection - The Real Reason For Hope And Optimism

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 17,271 views

    What makes you hopeful and optimistic? Only one thing really works, and here it is.

    John 20:10-18: THE RESURRECTION: THE REAL REASON FOR HOPE AND OPTIMISM This past week there was a major earthquake in Afghanistan – the death toll is pretty high, and it continues to rise. Earthquakes always mean trouble. But not always. On Easter morning, the Bible tells us that there was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Lives, And So Does Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    how the hope of the resurrection permeates our lives and thinking

    April 7, 2002 1 Peter 1:3-9 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Resurrection Brings Comfort, Peace And Hope

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    If Jesus is NOT the way, the Truth and the Life we are worse off then those who are enjoying the "good life."

    After winning the Masters for his second consecutive year in 2002. A reporter asked Tiger Woods, “What would you say to Bobby Jones if you saw him right now?” (Bobby Jones helped to design the Augusta National Golf Club and passed away in 1971). Woods responded with something like this, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,614 views

    This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

    How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    9-11 Remembrance: Hope And Healing

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    A reminder that the only true hope is Jesus

    9/11 Remembrance Hope and Healing John 16:31-33 INTRODUCTION: Talk about the constant preparedness of the Marines for the physical battle, but how we hurt like everyone else spiritually. ILLUS - Story of WTC Visit: I visited my brother in Manhattan two months after the World Trade Centers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair Outline

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,440 views

    This outline accompanies full manuscript sermon by the same title; includes outline for establishing spiritual base

    Remembering September 11 Even though the tragic events of September 11, 2001 are behind us, we are still mourning. In addition to all the losses, we live with a new uneasiness. But not all the effects of 9.11 are bad. Many people have found a new respect for others. We have been reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Treasure - Our Eternal Hope Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    Hope is an interesting word. Allan K. Chalmers – The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. Toady we will discover the greatest hope is the hope God offers Christians

    INTRODUCTION, Tomorrow is President’s Day, a day where we as a nation stop to reflect on the 43 men who have led our country as President. From George Washington to George W. Bush, each man has left a mark on the country. Some have gained notoriety for their decisions, while others have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Elijah's Cloak Gives Believers Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    Elijah’s ascension, Christ’s ascension, and our hope revolve around the promises of our ascended leaders and the cloaks they give us to have and use.

    May 23, 2004 2 Kings 2:7-14 Fifty men of the company of the prophets went and stood at a distance, facing the place where Elijah and Elisha had stopped at the Jordan. 8 Elijah took his cloak, rolled it up and struck the water with it. The water divided to the right and to the left, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Hope In The Lord And Renew Your Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,428 views

    In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise of hope,

    Hope in God and Renew Your Strength (Isa 40:27-31) In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Taylor avatar

    Narnia: Finding Hope In The Middle Of Winter

    Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    How does one find HOPE in a world under the curse? How does one celebrate when winter is so strong? Romans 8 God gives us three reasons to have hope, even if we find ourselves locked in winter.

    Finding Hope in the Winter Narnia 2005 Intro: The land of Narnia was under a perpetual winter for over 100 years. The question we must ask ourselves is what was C.S. Lewis trying to portray with this image. The winter is a picture of what the Bible calls The Fall. It is result of Adam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Continued Hope In God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,885 views

    CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER

    BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 2) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 42 as a unit) (Review of Questions from Psalm 42) I. (:1) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible