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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Hope And Power Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,126 views

    God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

    Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,491 views

    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

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    From Trials To Trust

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    Trials play an important part in our walk of faith, as well as our knowledge of the character and faithfulness of God. Only as we learn to look to Him in faith and confidence can we hope to have our needs met.

    From Trials To Trust Text: II Kings 4: 1-7 Intro: Let’s be honest this morning. There’s not one person here that has not had to endure some trials of some sort. Trials seem to be an integral part of life that cannot be bypassed. We all face them, perhaps some more than others. But for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hope: Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 38,249 views

    The dead don't come back. That's what the world believes, and that was what the men on the road to Emmaus thought. But is that true?

    OPEN: Years ago the producers of Sesame Street faced a dilemma. Will Lee, the actor who played Mr. Hooper, passed away, and the producers were faced with how to communicate the concept of death to the 10 million children (most of whom are under 6 years of age) who watched the show. Child ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,759 views

    It is the "blessed hope" because: 1. God is in control. 2. There will be final justice. 3. We have hope. 4. We have the power to overcome.

    I remember sitting in an auditorium listening to a woman who was supposed to be an expert on the second coming of Jesus Christ. She had charts and a very large painting of Jesus returning to the earth. She was explaining how the church (the believers and followers of Jesus) would be “raptured” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 202 ratings
     | 79,786 views

    Christmas is hope personified. It highlights the fact that Christianity is essentially a religion of hope.

    Today we began the Advent season by lighting the first Advent candle, the candle of hope. As we heard a few minutes ago, this candle reminds us of the hope God gave His people when He promised to send them a Messiah, a Savior, a Deliverer. The candle reminds us that this promise was fulfilled in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Hope In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,108 views

    God's curse pronounced against the serpent gave hope to the fallen pair who had rebelled against their Creator. That hope is fulfilled in the salvation offered in Christ the Lord.

    “The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Hope For The Hurting Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,233 views

    This sermon is part of our Finding Hope series, and it looks at how hope springs eternal through hope as outlined the Bible verses the world's rendition of hope.

    Finding Hope Hope for the Hurting ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/fyNaGZawyO0 ** Listen at: Listen: https://mega.nz/file/aU8jVBrQ#qCW9ECp_pUNfPAXbGz6fJcCucpyfLjFlzRmLeNlvKmk I’d like to share with you today something that has been on my heart concerning this whole issue of hope, because we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Resurrection Of Hope

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    We need hope -- and especially when we have none.

    When I was in high school, our football team was the worst in the state. Game after game, year after year, we lost. In my Freshman year, I would go to the football games and see signs that read, "Destroy Anderson High." And we would lose the game. In my Sophomore year, I would go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    Heavenly Hope

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 84,865 views

    Titus 1:2

    HEAVENLY HOPE TITUS 1:2 There once was a preacher who was at a dinner and was asked to get up and give a short 10 min talk. Well we all the dangers involved in asking a preacher to get to give a short talk. Anyway, after the 20 min had expired the preacher just kept on talking. After 35 min. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Simpson avatar

    From Locked Doors To Joyful Praise

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,539 views

    The living and resurrected Christ ought to make a difference in our lives. The resurrection changes us!

    Sermon - Lanier Christian Church April 3, 2016 David Simpson From Locked Doors to Joyful Praise SLIDE #1 John 20:20 and Luke 24:52-53 SLIDE #2 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Hope For The Future” Simeon

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    How did Simeon hear the voice of God? How can we recognize the voice of God speaking to us? Some thoughts from "Jesus Speaks" by Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola

    “Hope For the Future” What a joy it is to hold a newborn baby. I was working on our family history album and found a photo of Colleen holding in her arms our first grandchild. There are many more photos of grandparents holding our grandchildren in our arms. Everyone of them has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Trevor Woodget avatar

    The Christian's Hope

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,738 views

    This sermon examines the Hope we have as Christians based on teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:2-58

    1 Corinthians 15:20-58 21st April 2002 Basingstoke THE CHRISTIAN’S HOPE When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Hope And Trust”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 16, 2022
     | 6,162 views

    This is an adaptation to the sermon pack on Sermon Central

    Thanksgiving is over. We’ve had enough turkey over the last few days to last us until next Thanksgiving. Some of us endured the crowds shopping on Friday. Many of us have decorated our homes with Christmas decorations. We are here officially in the Christmas season. Now, realistically, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren