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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    High Hopes

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 3, 2009
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    God will favor us with a combination of faith, hope and love in the forthcoming year of 2009.

    Text: “For You are my hope, O Lord God; You are my trust from my youth” (Psalm 71:5). Story: The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their school work during stays in the city’s hospitals. One day a teacher who was assigned to the program received a routine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    As Christians we have a living hope, made sure by the risen Lord Jesus Christ. His resurrection is the sign that we too will be raised to new life. His Holy Spirit given to us is the guarantee that God’s life is flowing through us and will keep us safe un

    I was watching the replay of the Wimbledon final last Monday morning at the gym. Andy Roddick had fought back to be 2 all at the end of the fourth set. At that stage he must have felt like he had a real hope of changing history. Maybe this was the year that Roger Federer could be beaten and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Humilty & Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

    By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
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    I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2009
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    Looking at 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 we can see the nature of difficulties in: 1) Giving Hope (2 Cor. 1:3-7), 2) Getting Hope (2 Cor. 1:8-9), 3) Praise for Hope ( 2 Cor. 1:10-11)

    The actions recently of major Nidal Malik Hassan on Fort Hood in Texas, have been shocking. The US army psychiatrist, who was charged with providing hope and comfort to distressed soldiers, turned on them, shooting 51. In 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul rejoiced because God has so recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 27, 2009
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    Hope is Jesus Christ.

    Text: “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you” (Psalm 39:7). What does the word “hope” means to us? When we hope for something, we are looking forward to something. For example, a parent might say, “I hope my child makes the honor roll or I hope my child graduates from high ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
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    There are those who think it foolish to hope that this world will one day know peace and be ruled by justice.

    The Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say No to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Titus 2:13 while we wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hope And A Future

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2009
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    God has wonderful plans for us, that will give us hope and a future. He bless us where we are.

    This is the Word of God to the people of Israel, now in exile in Babylon, a foreign land. • The Babylonians had already destroyed Jerusalem and taken the people captives. • They have lost their homes, their land, their jobs and for some, their families. Psalm 137 was written during this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Thankful Hope Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009
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    A sermon series in Colossians tracing the word "Eucharisteo = to give thanks." This message reveals Paul’s thankfulness for the hope of the Colossians.

    A Thankful Faith • Colossians 1:3-8 SERIES INTRODUCTION: meaning of “eucharist = to give thanks” INTRODUCTION: Often times when we give thanks, we focus upon the blessings we have RECEIVED which are often times TEMPORARY. In this passage, Paul gives thanks for the blessing OF OTHERS which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Lord

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009
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    Message to High School Youth

    Hope In the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy are the youth whose hope is in the Lord.” Hope is faith is action. Hope is what gets you through the night when darkness closes in on you. Hope is the belief that you are not permanently in the dark and boxed in with no way out. As you graduate and go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Hope In The Resurrection

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 14, 2009
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    Hope and Change? It can only come through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What kind of hope do believers really have in Christ and His resurrection?

    Hope in the Resurrection Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    The Rumor Of Hope

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Apr 17, 2009
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    The original and abrupt ending of the Gospel of Mark allows us to finish the story of Christ’s resurrection in our own lives. What will it mean to us to meet Jesus in our own "Galilees?"

    The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jones avatar

    Suffering And Hope

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 28, 2009
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    Believers will suffer in life but compared to the glorious riches in Christ Jesus there is no comparison at all.

    Suffering and Hope Roman 8:16-27, 28-39 Believers will suffer in life but compared to the glorious riches in Christ Jesus there is no comparison at all. Introduction I don’t think I need to remind anyone this morning that life sometimes stinks. Bad things happen even to good people. Whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Sullivan avatar

    New Hope

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010
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    This message was delivered at the kick-off of New Hope Christian Church but the principles apply to the starting of any new church work.

    “New Hope” Six reasons why to start this congregation “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    There Is Hope For You! Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,113 views

    A sermon examining the hope of salvation in Christ Jesus.

    THERE IS HOPE FOR YOU! Acts 3:16-19 It is vitally important for each person here to comprehend the reality that absolutely no one is beyond the reach of God’s amazing grace. It is true that an innumerable multitude will face eternal condemnation. Revelation 21:8 tells us that “the cowardly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist