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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Wish Vs Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,732 views

    In your life do you make wishes or do you place your hope in someone else? One leads to fairytales the other leads to Jesus Christ.

    Wish verse Hope! Series: 4 letter words Opening Video Illustration: Bluefishtv.com - “Making a wish for an orphanage.” The girl in the story shares how he she came down with cancer twice and the second time she got cancer “Make a Wish Foundation” asked her what she wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrecting Your Hope

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    The resurrection of the dead is one of the key foundations for the hope of those who believe in Jesus!

    Resurrecting Your Hope 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Introduction In one of his lighter moments, Benjamin Franklin penned his own epitaph. He didn’t profess to be a born-again Christian, but it seems he must have been influenced by Paul’s teaching of the resurrection of the body. Here’s what he wrote: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We Have Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 795 views

    The sermon explores the concept of hope in Christ's resurrection, emphasizing the importance of placing our hope in His plans and purposes for our lives, and seeking His guidance for righteous living.

    Good morning once again, church! Thankful that you decided to join us today whether it is here in person or you are watching online. Last week, we kicked off a brand new series called He is Risen. This is a truth that we as followers of Christ hold onto not only during this time of year, but all ...read more

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    Sermon Series: He Is Risen

  • Tony Cheng avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

    Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013
     | 7,156 views

    We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Christmas Brings...hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,442 views

    As we begin Advent, it is my prayer that we look with excitement the Christ-child being our candle of hope.

    Advent 2018 week one Christmas brings… Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this earth and offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Covell avatar

    Give Up Hope

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    My goal is for you to become hopeless-give up hope of changing the past, give up hope of changing what others have done to us, and give up hope of changing ourselves.

    Hopeless. Have you ever felt like that? Totally without hope? You tried everything you could think of, you’re at the end of your rope, with no more solutions in sight and you wonder—am I hopeless? Now, I hope that the video and the actors didn’t make you think we’re down on counseling—we’re not. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christ, Our Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,490 views

    A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

    The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,325 views

    As a nation, we need to repent of our sins and put our hope in God's forgiveness.

    A Messiah's Hope For A Nation Text: Matt. 23:37-39 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope For A Better Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Aug 17, 2013
     | 6,526 views

    Messages to improve our lives.

    "Getting MORE out of Life" "HOPE for a Better Life" Open your Bibles to 1 Peter 3 this morning.... ...and while you're turning there.....I want to quote a Very Familiar Verse in John 10 Jesus said in John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Hope Of Easter For You

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 30, 2021
     | 2,122 views

    How can so little of something be so powerful? And yet, there’s no sin, not a blot, not a blur, not a blemish, not a stain, that the blood of Jesus cannot cleanse. The blood of Jesus conquers and cleanses us.

    Alfredo Harp is worth around $1.2 billion. He made his fortunes in finance and banking in Mexico. He also owns two Mexican baseball teams. But Alfredo is noteworthy for another reason other than his substantial monies. In 1994, he was kidnapped by a gang that demanded an initial ransom in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Hope, Love And The Trinity

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,346 views

    Our hope for healing and wholeness is found in the love of God demonstrated in the eternal fellowship of the Trinity. Also Jn. 1:1-4, 14:13-21; Rom. 8:18-39

    Hope, Love and the Trinity (Praise & Healing Service Message, 2/20/05) There are 2 “In the beginnings” in Scripture. (Gen. 1 and John 1) Gen. 1:1-2 Why did God create the world and us? Did He have a need? He needed an outlet for His love? Some suggest that. But it almost implies a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Toby Powers avatar

    The Hope Of The Third Day

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,109 views

    The hope of the world is in the power of the risen Christ.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Hope of the Third Day Acts 10:34-42 Intro: The Apostle Peter is called by Cornelius to preach for them. Cornelius was a gentile, and he had a vision from God revealing to him the need for Peter’s preaching and the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Hope That Makes A Difference

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,773 views

    God gives a living hope that makes a difference in our lives

    Hope that Makes A Difference Selected Passages September 15, 2002 Introduction A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Missionary Hope Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2010
     | 4,992 views

    Hope is not wishful thinking. Our confidence is Jesus. He is our anchor that connects us to God. This sermon deals with how that confidence or joyous expectation changes us and charges us to love God and love people until His return. This is why Jesus

    Intro: The Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and various others. But in religions entire galaxy of gods, there never was one called “god of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Easter, The Gospel Of Hope

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 19, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,977 views

    The great question of the Resurrection is not whether it really happened - it did — and the evidence is overwhelming, so that’s not the question. Instead, the great question of the resurrection is - now what?

    TITLE: EASTER, THE GOSPEL OF HOPE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 One of the great disparities between the first Easter and our Easter today is that today Easter has become that time when we as Christians at least appear to have everything together — and that’s not a bad thing - this is just part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist