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  • Sam Thomason avatar

    A Ray Of Hope

    Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    God offers us hope through the redemption of sin and reconciliation through His Son Jesus Christ.

    "A Ray of Hope" Jeremiah 31:15-22 If you get lost in Brooklyn, New York, and wander into the section called Williamsburg, prepare yourself for a surprise. Boys playing baseball look rather odd... long, uncut curls of hair trail from above their ears down to their chests. Men in black, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Hendrix avatar

    Hope For The Future Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    We have four reasons to put our hope in the FUTURE!

    HOPE FOR THE FUTURE… By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 1:3 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Groce avatar

    Hope's Prisoners

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope:

    --------------------------------------------------- Read NUMBERS 35:2, 6, 11-29, 31-34 Hebr 6:18-20 That by two immutable things, in which [it was] impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which [hope] we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Flack avatar

    Our Hope

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    This is a Biblical Amswer to what a believer is to do while waiting for the Lord’s return.

    (Come to the front with binoculars on) You may be wondering about the BINOCULARS? I’ve been watching and looking - after all that is what believers are supposed to do, right? Watching for the Lord’s return? I mean He could come at any moment and I want to be among the first to see Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Rebirth Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    The resurrection of Jesus brings rebirth of hope

    Rebirth of Hope Mark 16:1-8 INTRO.: Mark states the story very briefly, as is his customary style. He just wants to state the facts and get the story straight. He gets right to the meaning, skipping over many details. For example, he mentions the Sabbath, but gives no details of what went on that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Radical Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 200 ratings
     | 17,757 views

    The Christian life is one of radical hope...no matter what the circumstance.

    1 Peter 1:3-9 “Radical Hope” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Is there any hope? This is a question that many of us face at some point in our lives. Is there any hope...for the married couple who seem to wind up at the same dead-end of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 744 ratings
     | 118,650 views

    Have you ever felt like your whole world is caving in around you and there is absolutely no hope. Your troubles seem to mount up insurmountably. Cheer up I have good news. There is hope for the hopeless!

    HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS EZEKIEL 37:1-10 Introduction: The Devil was having a yard sale, and all of his tools were marked with different prices. They were a fiendish lot. There was hatred, jealously, deceit, lying, and pride--all at expensive prices. But over to the side of the yard on display ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trevor Woodget avatar

    The Christian's Hope

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,588 views

    This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

    1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Heavenly Hope

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 84,775 views

    Titus 1:2

    HEAVENLY HOPE TITUS 1:2 There once was a preacher who was at a dinner and was asked to get up and give a short 10 min talk. Well we all the dangers involved in asking a preacher to get to give a short talk. Anyway, after the 20 min had expired the preacher just kept on talking. After 35 min. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    8 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus faced many difficult times in His ministry here on earth but probably none were more dark than the hour He was betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet, in this experience we find that Jesus had

    HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS Romans 12:12 Read at beginning of service: Romans 12:12 (NIV) 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. INTRODUCTION Matthew 26:46-56 (NIV) 46 Rise, let us go! Here comes my betrayer!" 47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Hope And Trust”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,740 views

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Searan avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 25,969 views

    Here is a great Christmas Message

    The Hope of Christmas Subject: Christmas Hope Text: Isaiah 9:6, 7 Theme: Introduction: Isaiah 9:6, 7 is a prophecy of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. At the time Isaiah prophesied these words only darkness, gloom, and despair appeared to lay in store for the Nation of Israel. Darkness as black ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    Jesus said he would make us fishers of men, yet we are like Jonah who was called to preach to the people of Ninevah -- we run away as fast as we can!

    Jonah 3:1-10 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. On the first day, Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

    Series: Hope In The Darkness (Study In 1 Peter) [#1] LIVING IN HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1. In A.D. 64, Nero burned Rome and guess who he blamed? Christians. Christians were being severely persecuted. They were being fed to lions, beheaded, crucified, burned, etc¡K ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Steadfast Hope" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,304 views

    A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

    Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational