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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Rebirth Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013
     | 6,297 views

    This message examines how the resurrection has the ability to restore hope as well as bring hope.

    There are many things that we can live without but hope isn’t one of them. Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when things get difficult. If you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Is Kindled

    Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Apr 14, 2016
     | 7,375 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus gives hope. Hope to people who are crushed. Hope for our bodies and for this created world.

    One of our boys talks in his sleep. We were on holiday, had been watching The Lord of the Rings, and were sharing a room in a B and B, when our comatose 12-year-old declared: ‘Don’t worry mummy. Hope is kindled!’ The resurrection of Jesus gives hope 1. It gives hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Future & A Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 33,518 views

    God here contrasts the future of those who forsake Him with those that are faithful to Him. The effects of His faithful servants’ sinful condition will pass away & the blessings of YAHWEH will be theirs instead. The future for the faithful shines in bri

    ISAIAH 65: 8-16 A FUTURE AND A HOPE Habakkuk 3:17-18 In the preceding verses YAHWEH declared that He always stood ready to respond to Israel, but they had scorned His invitation (65:1-2). Not only had they failed to respond, but they had provoked Him to wrath by their shameful practices (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Take A Wonderful Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 22, 2020
     | 5,207 views

    Jesus speaks with the disciples on the way to Emmaus, taking them from sadness and despair to hope through the Word of God. A beautiful story to preach on!

    4.26.20 Luke 24:13-35 He said to them, “How foolish you are and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Hope Of Christmas

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    Hope is fulfilled as evidenced in an exposition of LUKE 2:25-40

    THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:25-40 Introduction: Christmas ought to be a time of hope. It is a time of remembering the first coming of Christ, observed in our Christmas celebrations. But it is also a reminder of our waiting for the return of Christ. On that first Christmas hope became reality and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus - Our Greatest Hope

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,440 views

    When God is involved in the equation there is always hope. This sermon talks about where hope comes from and what it can do for us.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a certain retired man who volunteers to entertain patients in nursing homes and hospitals. 1. One day he went to one local hospital in Brooklyn and took his portable keyboard along. 2. He came to one patient’s bedside, and told some jokes and sang a few funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Season Of Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,426 views

    This sermon encourages finding enduring hope in adversity through faith in Jesus' message, guided by God's love and the truth of His Word.

    Beloved, gather 'round, gather 'round. Let's take a moment, in this sacred space, to share in the tender warmth of God's love and the enduring strength of His Word. We stand on the precipice of a new day, under the canopy of His grace, bathed in the light of His truth. We come together, not as ...read more

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    Hope Beyond Guilt

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 4,882 views

    THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST THAT ALLOWS US TO LIFT THE LOAD OF GUILT THAT WE OFTEN CARRY TOO MUCH OF. WE NEED TO LEARN FROM THE INNOCENSE OF CHILD-LIKE FAITH.

    HOPE BEYOND GUILT 1 PETER 2:4 – 2:12 I WANT TO VISIT TWO MORE ASPECTS OF HOPE BEFORE WE TURN OUR ATTENTION TO CELEBRATING THE ADVENT SEASON. THE FIRST ASPECT, AND THE ONE THAT I AM GOING TO SPEAK ON TODAY, IS THE HOPE THAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST THAT ALLOWS US TO LIFT THE LOAD OF GUILT THAT WE OFTEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For People With A Past Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Dec 24, 2025
     | 187 views

    Matthew highlights the broken, the scandalous, the outsiders—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba—names most would edit out. Why? Because Jesus comes from a long line of people with a past.

    The Thrill of Hope #1 Hope for People with a Past Dr. Marty Baker / December 7, 2025 / Matthew 1 Welcome to Stevens Creek Church. We are so glad that you are here. I want to welcome our campuses: Grovetown, North Augusta, South Campus, Atrium and those of you watching online. Today, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hope Overflows

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,792 views

    In this Christmas/Advent sermon I focus on the hope that we have in Jesus today and pray that your life will overflow with hope as you do life with Him!

    Hope Overflows Romans 15:4-13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Hope Again: Going From Broken To Soaring In The Storm Of Life Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,120 views

    Have you experienced a season in your life when you were broken and weary? Did it seem to go on and on? Did it seem to never end?

    My wife and I were traveling to see a musical in Charlotte, Mi Saturday. We’ve often felt a divine connection with the bald eagle. I recall numerous times when God would use the bald eagle to give me a nudge in the Spirit, or give me a sense of hope for the future. I saw eagles talon locking over ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 31, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,766 views

    As Christians, we have a hope that no one can take away.

    Our Hope Text: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: We don’t have to go too far to find proof that our friends and neighbors need hope. People are drugging themselves, drinking too much, working too much, spiraling into depression, killing themselves and wanting to be euthanased all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce B. Miller avatar

    Supernatural Hope Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,146 views

    This sermon dives into verses eighteen to twenty-five, a section in which we will discover supernatural hope.

    Supernatural Hope Romans 8:18-25 Bruce Miller Supernatural Hope I never get tired of hearing how God changes lives. That’s what we want to multiply – life change. We are engaged in a movement to multiply – multiply Christ fellowship so we can multiply life change. We know we will reach more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Allan Quak avatar

    No Resurrection. No Hope.

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 21, 2025
     | 390 views

    Without the resurrection there is no hope. With the resurrection there is always hope.

    NORTH PINE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 20th April 2025 – Easter Sunday John 20:1-18 No Resurrection. No Hope. How important is the resurrection of Jesus? 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 gives the answer. 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Is In Bloom Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    Easter morning sermon on the hope that Jesus gives us. Also the start of a series on the Resurrection.

    1 Peter 1:3-4 – Hope is in Bloom Let’s read our passage for today, 1 Peter 1:3-4, paying close attention to the idea of life in v3. As I was preparing for this message last week, I was thinking about this Easter lily that I bought Michelle. We both love these flowers. They are really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist