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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Hopeless Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,187 views

    Three keys to prayer in hopeless times

    A. Opening illustration: JD Greear being woken up in the middle of the night for an emergency, “Prayer is our most formidable weapon, but the one in which we are the least skilled, the most averse to its use.” E. M. Bounds B. Background to passage: Jesus is still ministering around Galilee, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Looking Good"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 19, 2017
     | 5,460 views

    The psalmist believe his life is amazing because of God he has steadfast love, strength, answers to prayer, and he has help and comfort. Man is my life looking Good.

    Psalm 86:1-17 “Looking Good” 1. David Request Gods attention • David says, "Incline your ear, O LORD" (v. 1), found frequently in the Psalter (e.g., 10:17; 17:6; 31:2; 71:2; 88:2). The figure of inclining the ear (cocking the head? turning the head to hear better?) ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 28,562 views

    In this sermon we see that Jesus gives us a living hope in the face of discouragement and hopelessness.

    Scripture Easter is the greatest celebration of the Christian Church. But what does the word “Easter” mean? Where and when was it first celebrated? The origin of the word “Easter” is uncertain, but the Venerable Bede claimed that the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ displaced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Judith Hand avatar

    Against All Hope

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,402 views

    Believing when all seems lost or hopeless

    This year I began trying to memorize two verses of scripture a month. Somehow the word “hope” kept coming to mind so I decided to look up some verses on hope. Afterall, with a new year we always hope we will be better people and things will get better etc. But right away the hope I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Boundless Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    The coming of the Christ was the arrival into this hopeless world of a boundless hope all wrapped up in one wonderful life.

    Sermon - November 28, 2004 - Advent I - “A Boundless Hope” THE PROBLEM: Proclamation I - Isaiah 8:18-22 18 Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me. We are signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD Almighty, who dwells on Mount Zion. 19 When men tell you to consult mediums and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helpless But Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,425 views

    God gives meaning to our life by changing the meaning of our death

    Has anyone ever suffered like he did? Sure, others have lost all earthly possessions. Many have outlived their children. And countless have been afflicted with sickness that keep one up all night. Job, however, endured all of those things and unsympathetic friends at the same time! And you thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Wade avatar

    Helpless But Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Joel Wade on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    A picture of Gods ability to work through mans inability and bring him to a place of stability

    3. And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, ¹Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet. 4. And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, ²he is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Cheng avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

    Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013
     | 6,849 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

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    Sermon # 13 - Our Part In God's Plan Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    God is at work, but are we doing our part to fulfill God’s plan? There is also a physical realm and a spiritual realm, and the question is what are we focusing on in our lives?

    Many people have a misunderstanding that everything that happens in their lives depends on God alone, and that there is nothing that they can do or accomplish with their own hands. Some others have resigned themselves to a fatalistic view that everything is controlled by God, and that therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    We Have A Living Hope! Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    The apostle Peter in this passage will speak of the great hope of all believer’s.

    We have a Living Hope! 1 Peter 1:3-5 Introduction To a church that is being severely persecuted for being a follower of Jesus Christ, not only do they need to know that they are held secure by God in there day to day lives no matter how bad life gets, but they also need to know that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Hope Amid Lifes Struggles Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    The life of a Christian just like the life of a non-Christian. The difference is that those who put their faith and hope in God have a Savior to lean upon, to guide them and comfort them as they walk through such events.

    Hope amid life’s struggles Psalm 42 As we have watched this summer pass we have seen many difficult events break out across the world. Some were natural disasters while others were of cruel injustice and war perpetrated by our fellow human beings. Against all this we had the backdrop of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Things Look Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025
     | 729 views

    We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

    DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Strategies To Improve Your Situation

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,411 views

    Are you at a time in your life were you want to improve your situation? I think I know your answer. Why did I ask that? You would say that many do. However, some people are so hopeless that they feel their situation can never improve. The important thi

    Luke 8:43-48 (King James Version) We read in the scriptures that there was a woman who had an issue of blood for 12 years. She spent everything she had and didn’t have anywhere else to turn. She heard about Jesus was delivering people and setting them free from afflictions. She wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Hope Begins Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
     | 6,532 views

    The beginning of an Easter sermon series. There is so much messed up in the world. Why? Hopelessness. The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope!

    Intro: On December 17, 1927 a US Submarine was patrolling off the Atlantic Coast when it accidentally collided with a Coast Guard Cutter. The submarine was so severely damaged that it sank and came to rest on the floor of the Atlantic about 100 feet down. A rescue ship was dispatched to the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas - God With Us Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Where is our hope in a world that seems hopeless

    The Hope of Christmas – God with Us The Legend of the Three Trees – Read by Joe & Joy Kelley Thank you Joe and Joy. Slide I enjoy that story because it helps to reveal how God perfectly works things out for His glory and our ultimate good, even during times when we can’t see it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational