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  • James Jackson avatar

    Rediscover Hope Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020
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     | 6,326 views

    When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

    [Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Voice Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 10, 2007
     | 11,174 views

    What is the hope that lies within all Christians, the hope people are looking for? Grace. This message looks at how to live out grace and create a grace filled culture.

    Today is the last week of our series an elemental church. Hopefully, you are starting to see more of what God is calling us to and what he wants to do among us and through us as we move forward as a church. The past two weeks, we have been using 1 Corinthians 13:13 as our launching point. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,578 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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    A Hopeful Determination Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 24, 2013
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     | 10,239 views

    Hope expresses itself through obedient determination.

    A HOPEFUL DETERMINATION SERMON #4 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 1:18-25 Big idea: Hope expresses itself through obedient determination. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Hope Of Advent

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
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    It is during this season of Advent that we focus on hope and that hope is centered on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent is not just about preparing for the coming of the Christ child. It is also about looking to the Second Coming of Jesus

    The Hope of Advent Ephesians 2:1-10 In the 19th century, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for the Second Coming of Christ. One such prophecy was an Adventist leader name William Miller. After studying Daniel 8, Miller predicted that Christ would return on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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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

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Posture Of Hope

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 18, 2015
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    The original meaning of gospel hope is strongly united with Grace. In other words, when someone was in a posture of hope they were solely depending on the Lord's grace. “God, Your grace is bigger than…”

    A Posture Of Hope Second Chronicles 20:1-4NLT The story is told of a pastor of a large church who had a dream one night that really opened his eyes. He dreamed that he could see his own church worship service on Sunday morning. But there was something very strange happening. The choir was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hopeful Generosity Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 5, 2020
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    Hope grounds us in a promise that is future-oriented. Because we're secure in the hope of our faithful God, we can live freely and abundantly today.

    October 4, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 91; Philippians 3:4b-14 Hopeful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Give us today our daily bread.” This petition of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sacrifice: Hope Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
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     | 15,704 views

    We are able to sacrifice because of the hope we have in Christ.

    Four weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In Hope Series

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 2, 2019
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    This sermon focuses on the hope of Advent. Our community suffered the devastation of Hurricane Michael and we spent 2019 reacting to the chaos. This series is an encouragement to turn the corner and find newness in God's hope and mercy.

    Preparing for 2020: Living in Hope 1967. The Doors. The lyrics? “Come on baby, light my fire, Try to… set the night… on fire.” I will begin something today that I’ve never done before, in addition to quoting the Doors in a sermon. For Advent, I’m going to preach a sermon series. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Hope And Faith

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,231 views

    Hope is belief in what we do not see, faith is having hope.

    “Faith is to believe what we do not see and the reward of faith is to see what we believe.” What does it mean to see what we believe? We see our belief daily in the faces of others. The smiles of strangers the successes of our loved ones the peace in our families, the community of our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 11, 2009
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     | 17,966 views

    No one can read the Bible and not believe in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ

    The Lord’s return does not grip us quite like it did seventy-five years ago. There are not as many messages preached today as you used to here on the second coming of Christ. However, no one can read the Bible and not believe in the coming again of the Lord Jesus Christ. As someone has well said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by James May on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,740 views

    Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Jones avatar

    Suffering And Hope

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    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

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Living Hope

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 3, 2018
     | 5,617 views

    We have Jesus that's all we need.

    THE LIVING HOPE Job 19: 25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: God lives an I know it. He was in the first and he will be the last. He will stand the days on Zion hill. 26 And though after my skin worms destroy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist