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  • James Thomas avatar

    But God

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,797 views

    There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

    This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    How To Handle Hard Times

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    We all need help when it comes to dealing with life’s difficulities

    2 Corinthians 1:3-11 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5 For just as the sufferings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    "You Have A Hope" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You have Hope… As we continue in our series of God’s Promises to us during the Holiday Season, today we stop to remember the promise, “You have Hope.” Hope is a very powerful thing. “Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst in them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Gain Hope

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. Af

    Text: Romans 15:1-6 Introduction: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    When hopelessness mounts and upsets feeble men, the presence of believers in their midst is not by chance, but God put them there for a purpose.

    Hopelessness assaults human mind in many surprising ways and anyone who is caught unaware by its intimidating presence, his heart will melt helplessly like a block of ice in the heat of the day. Panic, blunders and emotional breakdown are negative results of being captured by this nerve-racking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,689 views

    This is the 5th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

    Series: In The Beginning… [#5] HOPE IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to talk about an important topic that many of us know well- “Hope In The Midst Of Failure.” In our passage, we see a crucial moment in history- The 1st failure of humanity in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by John White on Mar 6, 2018
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     | 18,335 views

    Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

    The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Discouraging Times

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,234 views

    How do you maintain your hope during discouraging times?

    HOPE IN DISCOURAGING TIMES "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for," Job 6:8. Job was a man to whom everything seemed to be going on well. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, one tragedy after another besieged him. Before he could make sense of what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Is Late

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    God doesn’t work on our timelines but does work out all things for our good under His time frame

    Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His ways are above us. Some storms are of our own making, some are from the effects of something others may do. Some God allows, like the one in out text. For those that are Children of God, those that love God All things work together for good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Something Better Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,884 views

    This sermon discusses the hope we have because of the resurrection of Jesus. We know that there is something better for us after we die and we can be encouraged by that.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young preacher who was preaching his first sermon. 1. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. 2. All he could remember was what he was taught in his preaching classes to do when this kind of thing took place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019
     | 7,018 views

    Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

    Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Hope For The Unequally Yoked Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,313 views

    Many believing spouses are “unequally yoked” and fear their kids will follow their lost spouse. Acts 16 describes a young man who grew up in an unequally yoked home, yet was of great value to the early church. A hopeful sermon for the unequally yoked.

    Hope for the Unequally Yoked Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 2, 2016 BLURB: Many believing spouses “unequally yoked” to an unsaved spouse. They naturally fear their children will follow in the steps of the unbelieving partner. Yet in Acts 16, we read of a young man who grew up in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Smith avatar

    Prepare For A Vision

    Contributed by George Smith on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,965 views

    (To CATCH A VISTION)

    PREPARE FOR A VISION JOSHUA 14:7-13 Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. INTRO: To get ourselves prepare for a vision, to look ahead and to see what is out there for us, dare to step out on faith, dare to trust God. You just don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Kettle avatar

    Practicing The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

    “Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Blessings Of Unity & Hope Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 22, 2015
     | 7,558 views

    In Christ we have a living hope that lifts us from fear and despair. We also have unity, which is not uniformity but a celebration of diversity. We are truly blessed.

    Bible Blessings – the Blessings of Unity & Hope, Romans 15:5-13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (22 November 2015) With Thanksgiving approaching, we have lots of blessings to be thankful for. We've seen in this series that the Bible is a treasury ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational