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  • N A avatar

    Broken: Hope For The Hopeless, Depressed And Discouraged

    Contributed by N A on Oct 8, 2015
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    If you’re struggling with depression or discouragement, come to Jesus in prayer, connect with other Christians, and never give up.

    BROKEN: HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS, DEPRESSED AND DISCOURAGED HUMOUR INTRO: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. ...read more

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    Hope Has Come Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 14, 2025
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    Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are still looking for Hope in this hopeless world!

    Video Illustration and transition: Hope Hope has Come! Part 2 Thesis: Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023
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    THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

    HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awake To The Hope Of Advent: The Coming Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 27, 2025
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    In Mark 13:24-37 through Jesus we are encouraged in three ways to 1) Anticipate an Awesome Arrival (Mark 13:24–27), be 2) Attune to the Assurance (Mark 13:28–31), and 3) Awaken to Active Anticipation (Mark 13:32–37).

    Mark 13:24–37. 24 “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and ...read more

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    I Saw The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002
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    The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

    Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Message - Hope Vs Death

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 6, 2009
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    Christian Hope vs Death. A brief funeral message for a Christian. Change the name and you are good to go.

    Scripture tells us many things about the death of a Christian. Scripture does not gloss over the fact that death is a painful reality for us, nor does it tells us to pretend to be happy about the death of a loved one. We are expected to cry, have times of great sadness, mourn, and be at a loss when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should We Hope In God?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Have you ever wondered why it is so important to hope in God? Many people place their hope in parents when they are young, in their peers when they are teenagers and in their careers as they mature. Most people learn too late about the futility of placing

    1. Have you ever wondered why it is so important to hope in God? Many people place their hope in parents when they are young, in their peers when they are teenagers and in their careers as they mature. Most people learn too late about the futility of placing their hope in anyone but Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas - The Final Hope Of A Lost World

    Contributed by Joo-Ching Chng on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 8,850 views

    Christmas is God final dealing with mankind.

    Theme: Christmas Text: Galatians 4:1-7 Proportional Statement: Christmas is the final hope of a lost world. 1.Christmas is when God sent forth His Son into the world, Gal 4:4 a.God’s birth into the world b.God’s expression in Jesus c.God’s final dealing with man 2.Christmas is when God sent forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praise Him In The Cave

    Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 25, 2025
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    Praise Him in the Cave (Psalm 57:1–11) proclaims that when life presses you into dark places, praise becomes your refuge and weapon. This sermon encourages believers to trust God’s purpose, take refuge in His presence, and praise in advance, knowing deliverance is on the way.

    PRAISE HIM IN THE CAVE - PS 57:1-11 I want to talk to you today……Have you ever found yourself in a place where life backed you into a corner? Where the very people you thought had your back were actually trying to take you out? Have you ever been in a season where you felt like you were hiding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing God's Magnificence SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    This sermon will help you understand what the glory of God is and how to experience it in your life. Christ in you means from one level of glory to another level of glory. It means experiencing His glory here on earth, to experiencing the greatest dimension of His glory in eternity.

    There is a difference between knowledge and experience. You may know about something, but experiencing it firsthand is a whole different level. The same applies to our understanding of the glory of God. It's not enough to have head knowledge; we must personally experience His glory in our lives. ...read more

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    Jesus Christ: Our Source Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,959 views

    In these first 14 verses we receive Paul’s standard greeting of "Grace and peace to you from God our Father," we see Paul’s thankfulness to God or what He is doing in and through the Colossians and we see how Paul prays for the Colossians.

    Jesus Christ: Our Source of Hope Colossians 1:1-14 659 “Him, Him, Him” Dr. S. D. Gordon tells of an old Christian woman whose age began to tell on her memory. She had once known much of the Bible by heart. Eventually only one precious bit stayed with her. “I know whom I have believed, and am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 20, 2013
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    John is going to share the things he’s heard from Jesus and he’s going to start with an understanding of who God is. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for us?

    Walking In The Light - 1 John 1:5-2:2 - May 19, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #2 We are going to continue with our series from 1 John this morning, but before we get into those verses I’m going to invite you to turn with me to another of John’s writings; ...read more

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    Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope. Hope is powerful - the source of true, lasting hope is found in Jesus Christ.

    Advent: The Promise of Hope (With Communion) Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings eternal hope. Introduction On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope—the first candle we light in this season of expectation. Advent reminds us that we are people waiting for the fulfilment of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter Advent 2 - A Day Of Hope

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Mar 30, 2020
     | 2,347 views

    In the midst of the pandemic, In the midst of Jesus being crucified, where do you find Hope?

    Sermon- Easter Advent 2 - 2020 - Hope - How often do we step back & look at how great our God is? - In looking at second day of Advent for Easter, this day stands for Hope. - As Jesus was going to the moment He was going to be Flogged By Rome, then crucified, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014
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    The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

    1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ