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  • David Scudder avatar

    The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Hope

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
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    The world can only offer wishful thinking. Only Christ offers a hope that has substance.The Christmas story may be familiar to us, but how did the ancient prophets envision what the story of the coming Messiah would look like? To understand that we have t

    Purpose: To show how Christ's first coming gives us hope. Aim: I want the listener to embrace and rejoice in the hope Christ brings. INTRODUCTION: For centuries many Christian churches have celebrated the four Sundays before Christmas as the Season of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival." ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    My Hope Is Built On…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
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    Many times folks will go to the doctor because they know something is wrong, but they do not know what the problem is.

    So they make an appointment with the doctor, and the first thing the doctor asks them is, “What’s wrong?” The reason they made an appointment to visit his office was to find out what was wrong, and here he is, asking them what is wrong. Illus: A man told his doctor that he did not know what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Hope Is Built On…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
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    A preacher told of going through his father's effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was his father's 7th grade report card.

    Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he'd never seen before: the letter G! Who would have thought there was a grade you could get that was below F. But back then there was. ''F'' of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • G W Bill Elliott Jr avatar

    Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 27, 2020
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    Yea, though I walk through the valley of the ‘shadow of death’ indicates there is a massive, bright and overwhelming light of hope behind any ‘darkness’ that haunts you. Behind any/all darkness in your life is that ‘ray of hope’, which is higher, greater, and certainly brighter than any ‘doom’.

    Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined. Often it is the feeling or condition of being afraid. Combine that with Darkness and there-in is a gripping and many times overwhelming sense of pending doom.. of certain calamity… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let Hope Arise (Easter)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 30, 2021
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     | 7,920 views

    As we look at several of the encounters that the Risen Lord had with various people, we see hope rising in places of - grief, fear, doubt and failure.

    Let HOPE Rise! Easter 2020 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago, NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth… BUT ALSO - for (you and I) today, at this very moment on April 12, 2020. Now, brothers, I want to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Increase Your Hope In God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,674 views

    Christ died so that both your faith and your hope are in God. He died to transform you from the power of sin.

    James Hammond was a plantation owner during the Civil War who served as a congressman as well as the 60th governor of the state of South Carolina. Besides defending slavery, Hammond was guilty of an unbridled sexual appetite. In 1839, Hammond purchased an eighteen-year-old slave named Sally, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not; Be Not Afraid Part 2

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 12, 2023
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    This is the second part of the Bible Study lesson on fear. All passages are from the NKJV.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by brothers Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Connecting With Community Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,636 views

    The more closely I am tied to the Christian community of a local church the more hopeful I will be!

    Connecting with Community Provides Hope – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Part 2 of 4 in the series “A Time for Hope!” We’re glad you’re here today as we continue our series on hope. Hope is a vital part of life. Once you start losing hope your life becomes more challenging. You’re more easily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stan Coffey avatar

    Shaken Faith And Shattered Hope Series

    Contributed by Stan Coffey on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,995 views

    Jesus had a passion for us that caused Him to leave heaven and to come to this earth. God wants us to have a passion for everything that we do especially a passion for Him. For additional sermons in this series, refer to www.4reallife.org

    RENEWING YOUR PASSION FOR LIFE “Shaken Faith And Shattered Hope” Part 1 Today we start a series of messages entitled, “Renewing Your Passion For Life.” Jesus’ passion caused Him to go to the cross. Jesus had a passion that caused Him to leave heaven; it caused Him to come to this earth. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    Put Your Hope In God

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 22, 2021
     | 7,093 views

    This message moves from lament over the tough times (global pandemic) and moves toward putting our hope in God.

    Psalm 42:1-11 and Psalm 43:1-5 Title: “Put Your Hope in God” Subject: How does Korah deal with the existential loss of God’s presence? Complement: with lament, memory and hope. Exegetical Idea: The apparent absence of God’s presence causes Korah to lament, remember and hope. Idea: “Put your hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phillip Krueger avatar

    The Best Hope For America's Future

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    Looking at government, politics and elections from a Biblical perspective.

    THE BEST HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE 11-2-08 1. A politician died and was met by St. Peter. Peter said, “I was told to offer you something you are very familiar with. You will be allowed to vote for where you will spend eternity; heaven or hell. You will spend a day in each place and then cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finding Hope In A Hopeless World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,181 views

    Clre Booth Luce once said, "There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them." We’ll examine hope through Abraham’s life as referenced by Paul in Romans 4.

    Finding Hope in a Hopeless World Romans 4:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 8/13/06 Good morning. My name is Abraham. I thought it was time for me to speak to you since the Apostle Paul has been using me as an example in Romans 4 and your pastor dropped the ball by only alluding to me last week. I think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – The Breastplate And Helmet - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2024
     | 824 views

    Believers are sons of light and sons of day and do not walk in darkness. The last days see increasing darkness, but we walk in the light of Jesus. The breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation are vitally important.

    THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – THE BREASTPLATE AND HELMET - PART 3 We continue to look at living in these current days, one of turmoil and declining values and increasing opposition to godliness. [C]. ARMING OURSELVES FOR LIVING IN THE LAST ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Finding Hope In A Troubled World

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,863 views

    In sermon series on John, how to obey Jesus' command, "Let not your heart be troubled".

    An Untroubled New Year 2020 - 2021 - Read John 14:1-7 Don’t let your heart be troubled. Don’t let your “heart”, from the Greek, kardia your heart, your thoughts and feelings. Don’t let your thoughts or feelings be troubled. Let me ask you, “How’d you do with that this past year?” I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The God Who Comforts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    God spoke to the people in exile through Isaiah. In the midst of their darkness, they heard the voice of grace, the voice of hope and the voice of truth.

    The book of Isaiah is a remarkably long book, divided into two parts. • The first 39 chapters talk about condemnation, God’s judgement for the sin of Israel. The people had abandoned God. • The last 27 chapters talk about redemption, God’s forgiveness for the people, and the deliverance by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible