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  • John Gullick avatar

    The Harvest Of Hope

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,915 views

    A harvest sermon that uses harvest imagary in relation to the Christian life. (some ideas taken from other Sermon Central sermons.)

    Hope A Harvest is the result of many things - it is the result of hard work - it is the result of good weather and careful care by the Farmer or gardener. But underlying all of these things is hope. Without hope there would never be a harvest. In the Christian world too there is of course a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Kingdom Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    our hope is something to rejoice in – to be excited about – to draw strength from because our road, no matter what potholes and mountains and struggles it may contain today, our road leads to the glory of God.

    A Kingdom of Hope: Advent #1 Dec 3, 2006 Rom 5:1-5 Intro: “The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, who look forward to something greater to come. For these, it is enough to wait in humble fear until the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Hope Of Easter

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2024
     | 618 views

    2 points. 1). The Resurrection. 2). The Life (Seedthought and story of Brandon from Larry Barber, Grief Counselor; Biblical exposition from Chuck Guth's article in Decision Magazine April 1999 entitled, "Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life) Used for a SonRise Service Easter 2024

    HoHum: Larry Barber is a grief counselor in Texas and he tells the following story from a children’s grief group: As the circle of eager children and their family members prepared to enjoy the company of fellow mourners in fun activities, I asked the group to share any exciting news that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Hope In The Resurrection

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,222 views

    Hope and Change? It can only come through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What kind of hope do believers really have in Christ and His resurrection?

    Hope in the Resurrection Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    An Abundance Of Hope

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 56,289 views

    A message on Christian HOPE preached in the lead up to Christmas - but applicable any time of the year.

    READ: Romans 15:7-13 (Text: v12-13) It’s Christmas time. A season of great hope. We are very mindful of Jesus’ coming to earth as our Saviour. He came to a lost world, and brought us the HOPE of being FOUND again in the grace of God. He came to a blind world and a deaf world, and brought us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Anatomy Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,853 views

    Christ saw pain as an opportunity for greater pleasure. Christ saw enduring pain for doing what is right as a door for His greatest delight – God Himself. We are to arm ourselves with this same mindset.

    Psychologists tell us people want to be known. Some people want to be known for their work as an actor, a singer, or other want to be known as a culinary artist. Others just want to be known. Some people take the need to be known to the extreme. A Jamaican man set a distance record of 23.11 miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent Hope Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,640 views

    A sermon on Isaiah’s beautiful vision of hope for the people of his own day and for us today.

    Sermon for Advent I Yr A, 28/11/2004 Based on Isa 2:1-5 By Rev Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Advent Hope” It is hard to believe that today we begin a new church year once again, time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Thomas Black avatar

    The Arrival Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control.

    One overriding lesson of the Life of Abraham, especially as it relates to Isaac is that God is in control. That’s the message as we leave chapter 20 and move into chapter 21. In chapter 12, God promises Abraham a son. That promise is repeated throughout Abraham’s 25 year journey till this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Keep Hoping! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,611 views

    Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.

    “KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,845 views

    Hope in difficult times

    The Hope of Glory - Romans 8b - 3/1/09 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 8. This morning, we want to talk more about problems, something that happens to us all. Normally when we face problems, we go to one of two extremes. Either we hide our problems, and act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,683 views

    There are those who think it foolish to hope that this world will one day know peace and be ruled by justice.

    The Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say No to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Titus 2:13 while we wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Life Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,764 views

    The hope that God has given to us can fill us with joy even in the worst of circumstances.

    The other day I watched some video of the 2004 World Series (won by my Boston Red Sox). When I watched that game live, I was very nervous (many times I had to turn the channel when Boston was in the field). The Red Sox hadn’t won the World Series in 85 years. But now I can calmly watch because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Hope Of Christmas

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,824 views

    This sermon focuses upon the hope found in Jesus Christ

    Look around you today. Can you believe it Christmas is coming? And it will be here before you know it. And like most years it will come fast and go fast, but this year, why not take the time to reflect upon the question: What is this day truly all about? Over the next few weeks leading up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Jones avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,252 views

    This sermon is from the story of the valley of dry bones and how that God is wanting to speak to that in your life which you have counted as dead or lost.

    HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS Discouragement is dissatisfaction with the past, distaste for the present, and distrust of the future. It is the result of blindness. It is ingratitude for the blessings of yesterday, indifference to the opportunities of today, and insecurity regarding strength for tomorrow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Shape Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

    Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran