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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
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    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rob Willis avatar

    Fueled By Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 6, 2006
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    Part one of a four part series on the four themes of Advent - hope, peace, joy, and love. Describes "hope" and how it is powerful and beneficial.

    I enjoy celebrating Advent first, and then celebrating Christmas. You see, our world has commercialized Christmas so much so that what used to be a fairly sacred time of year is now only talked about in terms of company profits, consumer spending, Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV events, finding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Culture Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
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    In a broken, fragmented and angry world, the church must realize that we stand as the only legitimate source of hope.

    The Culture of Hope 12-10-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church Rom. 15:13 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. I want to pray a special prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Sunday Series

    Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006
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     | 6,992 views

    The basics of Advent.

    Hope Sunday – December 1, 2002 First Sunday of Advent By John L. Weeks Pastor, Southeastern Christian Fellowship Indianapolis, Indiana Welcome to Advent. This is a time of great expectation and anticipation. There are a lot of ideas behind the symbolism of Advent and quite honestly, I cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Road To Hope

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    This is a narrative Evangelistic sermon developed from a Gospel Tract published by the Home Mission Board,SBC along with the biblical "Roman Road" which offers hope to all.

    Is there any hope? The future is uncertain. Families are falling apart. Drugs are ruining our cities, towns and schools. Disease is killing our people! Is there any hope? Can we possibly have peace and joy in our hearts? Can we find fulfillment in life? Can we possess the power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reclaiming Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
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    When we look out in the world at this time of year, we realize we have allowed our hope to be hijacked. It’s been hijacked by the materialism of the season, by the parties and overeating or even overindulging. It’s time to take back hope. It’s time to gro

    Christmas Conspiracy: Reclaiming Hope Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Let me ask you a question this morning: what is Christmas? Is it eating too much, going to too many parties, shopping too much and spending too much? Is it about giving and receiving gifts Is it about family get togethers? That’s what a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
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    In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

    "The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,575 views

    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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    The Birth Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
     | 10,061 views

    this Christmas may this message help us know that Jesus brought Hope into this sin filled world and encourage us to find Hope in Him.

    CHRISTMAS FROM THE FOUR GOSPELS The Birth Of Hope Luke 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope On Empty Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 28, 2010
     | 4,145 views

    Certainly the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ should give us hope. A two part series for Easter that looks at the importance of hope in our walk with God.

    Our Hope in God Pt 1 Hope on Empty Introduction As we enter the Easter season- talk about hope. Certainly- resurrection of Christ- should bring us hope. 1 Cor 15:20-26 Jesus came to give us life- eternal, abundant life. Abundant- beyond, superior, over and above, more than necessary. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Candle Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2015
     | 10,115 views

    The candle of Hope is a candle we can light in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we get close to the celebration of Christmas, I want to take you thought a series entitled, “The Candles of Advent.” • Advent is a season observed by many Western Culture churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Blessed Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2015
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     | 9,835 views

    Blessed Hope though: 1) Personal Confirmation (Luke 1:39–40), 2) Physical Confirmation (Luke 1:41a, 44), and 3) Prophetic Confirmation (Luke 1:41b–43, 45).

    So far in 2015, 14,472 Albertans have lost their jobs in group layoffs. Everybody expects more layoffs to come. Earlier this month, the Calgary Herald asked people to share their stories about being laid off. Some wrote of worsening financial hardships. Others wrote of desperately trying to sell ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Nigel Daly avatar

    Hope For The Future

    Contributed by Nigel Daly on Dec 14, 2015
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     | 15,094 views

    Zephaniah offers powerful hope for the future: hope of forgiveness, hope of freedom from fear, hope of salvation and hope of love

    Sermon - Zephaniah 3 v14-20 How hopeful are you for the future? According to a survey of British people at the end of 2014 only 34% of us thought 2015 would be better than 2014 with 42% expecting it to be the same and 18% expecting it to be worse. How hopeful are you for the future? Maybe the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    An Oracle Of Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    Come, let us walk in the light of the LORD.

    AN ORACLE OF HOPE. Isaiah 2:1-5. The first thing that we notice in this text is that the prophet “saw” the word of the LORD (Isaiah 2:1). In olden times, explains 1 Samuel 9:9, a Prophet used to be called a Seer. As such, the Prophet offers a deeper level of discernment in relation to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational