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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In War Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 30, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    This is the 15th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at the discernment of false teachers and their fate.

    LIVING IN WAR 2 Peter 2:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-18 As Christians we are members of God’s Army. As we just read, we are at spiritual war every day and God has given us the armor necessary to not just survive but to be victorious. One of the tactics of the enemy is that Satan uses spies. A spy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

    John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In The Moment

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 18,102 views

    This was one of the greatest services we have ever had. Hope it blesses you and other churches.

    In the Moment Text: Jeremiah 33:1-3 1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 2 “Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is His name): 3 ‘Call unto Me, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living By The Word

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 28,391 views

    When life has you down, when all your strength is gone, when all hope seems lost. No matter the situation, let this sermon encourage you to "live by the Word"!

    “Live By The Word” Hebrews 4:12 INTRO. Growing up my grandmother had one favorite phrase that she would often use: “No matter the situation, I’m Living by the Word” In Jeremiah 37 the prophet Jeremiah has a small problem. He could see that the nation of Israel is in turmoil, that things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Of The Resurrection PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,476 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of Jesus' resurrection, its historical truth, and its implications for personal hope, proclamation, and assurance in our lives.

    Good morning, beloved family. What a privilege it is to gather together in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ, to reflect on the profound mystery and the glorious hope that His resurrection brings. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform ...read more

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    Why Hope?

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    We can live several weeks without food, days without water, and only minutes without oxygen, but without hope – forget it.

    I Showed a Picture of a boy I met in an Orphanage. This picture was taken early this year at an orphanage in Guatemala. There were 30-40 kids there all hungry for love and attention. We had gone there to give them what they were hungry for. The kids surrounded us almost as soon as we got off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Hope

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    There are no hopeless situations. Jesus asks us to trust and to keep praying. If we don't give up, miracles can happen in our lives.

    Last week I went to visit an elderly nun in her retirement residence. She was very happy to meet me and we spent some time chatting. While looking around in her room, I noticed a small table in a corner of the room and three small statues facing the corner. One looked like the statue of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Hope For The Underdog Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 871 views

    Even when we feel overwhelmed and like the underdog, we can have hope in God's faithfulness and power to bring victory in our lives.

    School, parents, friends, the pandemic - it can all feel like too much sometimes. And trying to grow in our faith and overcome our mistakes can be hard. But the cool thing is, we don't have to do it alone. The Bible is packed with stories of people who faced crazy odds and still came out on top. ...read more

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    An Easter Sunrise message of resurrection hope.

    ***AN EASTER SUNRISE MESSAGE OF RESURRECTION HOPE*** Charles Dicken’s epic tale of struggle during the days of the Russian Revolution, "A Tale of Two Cities" begins, "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." Jesus’ disciples knew the feeling! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Free In Christ Series

    Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    Freedom gives hope to the weakest believer!

    Living Free in Christ, Romans 6:17-22 Pastor Trey Rhodes "If you do the ’do’s’ you ain’t go time to do the ’don’t’s.’ So you don’t and that’s cool." - Mike Warnke For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do. -Isaac Watts Background: There is hope for the weak! (v. 19b) Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Preparation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,500 views

    This is the 10th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at being prepared when Jesus returns.

    LIVING IN PREPARATION 1 Peter 5:1-14 As we finish our study in 1 Peter we are encouraged to live our lives in preparation for the return of Jesus Christ. God has left us here for a reason. We are to serve God by using the spiritual gifts and talents He has given us. Our text gives us three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
     | 4,156 views

    The Beatitudes show us that our hope is in conflict with the world's expectations. Trusting in Jesus, we are able to point our lives toward our godly heritage.

    I have a hope; and I hope it. What is hope? For the benefit of all the women who didn’t attend the 2010 Diocesan Men’s Retreat, and the men who couldn’t make it either (and as a refresher to those who did attend), let’s talk about hope. During our preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,949 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 107,806 views

    There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

    “No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    A Living Hope That Will Sustain Us In Times Of Sorrow

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 33,558 views

    In a world of hopelessness and despair, there is a God in whom we can trust.

    Introduction: We live in a world that is filled with despair and hopelessness. Unemployement, weapons of mass destruction, confused government, snipper terror, travel crisis and even trouble in the church. Hope in the bible has multiple meanings. It is a favorable and confident expectation. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist