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  • Duane Wente avatar

    Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 27, 2024
     | 943 views

    Heaven is our hope. Our beliefs about the future shape how we live each and every day. John reveals breathtaking beauty and the eternal presence of God in Revelation. Are you ready?

    Introduction Video Ill.: Heaven Is the Hope - Matthew West Heaven is the hope we hold on to. What We Believe About Our Future Controls How We Experience Our Present Source: Tim Keller, Making Sense of God (Viking, 2016), page ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prisoners Of Hope

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 23, 2022
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    Jesus came to lift us out of the pit of the muck and mire of this world in which people are being held captive. Instead, we can be held captive by the hope of Jesus, who through His death and resurrection lifts us up to eternal life. This is why every believer in Jesus Christ is a Prisoner of Hope.

    Prisoners of Hope Zechariah 9:11-12 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb03VOm2EGM I’ve been looking lately at Scriptures that speak to the coming Messiah and the gospel message, and when I read the Scripture that I will be sharing today, it has the fullness of the gospel within it, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Unshakeable Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jan 24, 2022
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     | 14,479 views

    The number one thing people are looking for, hungry for, begging for, thirsting for, living for, even dying for is HOPE! Hope is not only one of the most powerful words in the English language, it truly is one of the most powerful forces in the world.

    Most of us go about our daily routines without giving much thought to HOW the devices we use were constructed. Many of the items you use for work, play, and education rely on what are known as rare earth elements. There are seventeen rare earth elements in the periodic table, and all of these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022
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    1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

    I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,303 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
     | 2,722 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

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    Hope For The Way

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2023
     | 1,500 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

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    Words Of Hope Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 22, 2025
     | 312 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Words of Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-16 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023
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     | 3,409 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

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    Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023
     | 4,746 views

    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

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    The Hope That Transforms

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 8, 2023
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     | 5,241 views

    The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was celebrated long before Christmas in the church.

    TITLE: THE HOPE THAT TRANSFORMS SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:24-25 All eyes in Christendom have turned upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it or think of it at all. The reality is advent is only distantly related to Christmas. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Again Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 13, 2024
     | 552 views

    Hope is more than mere wishful thinking. Hope is a vital necessity of life — a gift that God wants to give to you.

    Dear brothers, and sisters in Christ once again I welcome every one of you in the sweet name of Jesus Christ who is the master and author of all preachers. Our heavenly father wants to show his love to the world. Therefore, he sends his one and only begotten Son Jesus Christ, our Savior, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 15, 2024
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     | 1,430 views

    Peter reminds us that we are not home! It is easy to forget who we are in Jesus and where we are going because of Jesus. This passage serves as a reminder of Who’s we are and where we are going.

    1 Peter 1:3-7 “A Living Hope” September 15, 2024 In the first verse of this chapter, Peter addresses his letter to “the strangers scattered”. He is writing to Jewish believers who have been forced to leave their homeland and have found themselves dispersed into other parts of the world. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    Easter Hope

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,219 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

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    An Appeal In Hope.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,031 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