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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023
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    If we don’t allow the hustle and bustle of the world’s hectic race to find the perfect gift, and if we step back and look at the real reason we celebrate, our hearts are happier. We smile more. Hopefully we get a little bit closer to those we love, not always, but we can hope for that.

    Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday that we were in the advent season. For those that may not know what Advent is, Advent is the 4 Sundays after Thanksgiving that lead up to Christmas day. This year there are actually 5 Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. So, our Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 16, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Live Well".

    Series: Live Well [#1] LIVE IN HOPE 1 Peter 1:1-12 Introduction: 1 Peter 1:1-2 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… Christians had to go underground, leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 21, 2023
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    Hope is God's gift to the believer. The fact is that God Almighty put you on this earth with a specific purpose. You have a divine destiny that no one else on this planet can achieve but you.

    Hope is God's gift to the believer. David writes in Psalms 42:5, "Hope though in God". Say that with me. "Hope thou in God". Jeremiah writes, "For I know the plans I have for you," saith the Lord, "They are plans for good, plans to give you a future and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,586 views

    If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be?

    A Reason for Hope A study through Peter July 23rd 2023 If someone were to ask you, 'Where do you find hope in life?' what would your answer be? Is your hope for today and the future (because we cannot hope for the past) found in your investments (I hope my stocks are up!), the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Hope For The Way

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,551 views

    A sermon for the third Sunday of Easter, Year A

    April 23, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 24:13-35 Hope for the Way Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel.” – Luke 24:21 Hope. Hope is something that allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Bright avatar

    Easter Hope

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,273 views

    This is my sermon for Easter 2023 There is a teaching sheet at the end of the text

    "Easter Hope" John 20:11-18 A sermon for 4/9/23 Resurrection Sunday Pastor John Bright John 20 “11 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Appeal In Hope.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023
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     | 1,091 views

    This Psalm looks beyond the present crisis and need, through the availability of God’s righteousness, to the ultimate hope of the resurrection.

    AN APPEAL IN HOPE. Psalm 17:1-7, Psalm 17:15. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,346 views

    The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen!

    HOPE IS ALIVE Matthew 28 Introduction The greatest news the world has ever heard: He Is Not Here, He Is Risen! Matthew ends his gospel with the staggering news of the resurrection. We should never let this get old in our hearts. In Matthew 28 Angels testified Roman Guards fainted Women ran to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is One Hope Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 12, 2023
     | 2,813 views

    Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our political and legal systems are allowing outrageous things to go on. Just look at the news of this past week.

    Alba 4-9-2023 THERE IS ONE HOPE Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Hope” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Hope is something as important to us as water is to a fish. But with our current social and economic concerns, hope often seems illusive. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,153 views

    In these troubling times, trust the Lord and hope in His promise.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Need Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

    Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#1] NEED HOPE? Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Last year, I preached a series entitled, “A COVID Christmas”. The Sermons were, “Governor Decrees”; “Governor Approved Worship”; and “Governor Dominance”. I think you can see where I was at last year. Our NM Governor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hoping Or Wishing

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,694 views

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Hope For The Future”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2021
     | 2,383 views

    An opening by Dr. Paul Ruskin in the Journal of the A.M.A. “Stages of Aging.” It was really a photo of his baby daughter. Simeon holds the baby Jesus ..How did he know which baby in the temple that day? How did He and "we" listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit?

    In Jesus Holy Name December 26, 2021 Christmas I Redeemer Text Luke 2:5a, 26 “Hope For the Future” Some years ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Maze avatar

    A Prayer For Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,861 views

    If God dictated your prayer life, how would it look different? I know your prayer list has you winning the Powerball lottery this week. But what if God took over your prayer life?

    We are in desperate need of hope right now. In a recent Pew Center survey, Americans are not optimistic about our future. The majority of people see a decline in our future well-being in many areas. There is widespread depression, drug abuse, addiction and loneliness. Americans are purchasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Song Of Hope Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Mary and all Israel hoped in a Savior who would provide His people with salvation from sin and redemption unto God. In this passage, Mary was finally able to confidently declare her hope aloud through song and call Him “God my Savior.”

    I’ve entitled our message for this morning “A Song of Hope.” The passage we’re going to see is often called the “Song of Mary.” In Mary’s words, we hear an expression of anticipation and joy in the coming fulfillment of her hope. So, what was Mary’s hope? Mary had the same hope as all the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist