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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Why Hope? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,231 views

    Peter calls on the Christians in his day to have hope much like Martin Luther King Jr. did in his day. Peter says, “I command you to be hopeful though you are suffering greatly.”

    Sometimes our hope is invisible. The last words of dying people have always fascinated me. They are so revealing of a person's heart and soul. John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Lincoln said only two words at his death: “Useless. Useless.” These are words of hopelessness. Fox News ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Valley

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 3, 2025
     | 223 views

    This sermon is about how a Christian should respond to grief.

    “Hope in the Valley” 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14 Life is a struggle and there are times when we go through valleys It could be a VALLEY: - of sickness, fear or poverty - loss or frustration - sadness and anxiety The Valley may be: - the loss of a relationship - it could be betrayal - it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,130 views

     Whereas the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek words in the New Testament always speak of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result.

    THE GOD OF HOPE INTRO ----- ILLUSTRATION - "I had something to look forward to." The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden township. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hope Rekindled Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    Second in a four-part series on the book of Ruth; from chapter 2, the kindness of God is revealed in Ruth’s and Boaz’ actions and hope is rekindled for Naomi as God provides.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 17, 2007 Ruth: God redeems Hope Rekindled! Ruth 2:1-24 Someone wrote, "Anytime you get to know another person, you’ll likely discover something. Invariably, people are marked by two kinds of past experiences -- both of them from earlier relationships. The two are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Hope In Christ Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,855 views

    In order to have hope, we must believe in something. It is not something given by man - which is why Jesus said, “Come to me”. Where do you find hope? What do you choose to satisfy you when the chaos of the world invades your life?

    Hope in Christ John 7:25-44 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Turmoil today is out of control … -- Many are asking, "Who is in charge?" -- What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Sings Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    In this sermon we will look at the connection between Hope and song. This sermon is a preach a little sing a little sermon.

    Have you ever thought about how pervasive music is? There has never been a single human culture which did not produce some kind of music. We have discovered cave paintings of prehistoric people playing flutes and horns. Music is a part of all major occasions across all cultures; weddings, funerals, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Walk In Hope! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,955 views

    Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the book of Thessalonians, we find different walks mentioned in there.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Bright avatar

    Words Of Hope Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 22, 2025
     | 206 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Words of Hope” 1 Peter 3:13-16 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope For The Hurting!

    Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 166 ratings
     | 15,215 views

    In the Gospels, Jesus encourages us to go on the highways and byways, to go in the valleys and reach to the needs of the people. The world doesn’t need a social Gospel, which is only social, and no Gospel at all. What the world needs is ordinary men like

    Hope for the Hurting! We live in a world full of turmoil, where terrorism, earthquakes, devastations and many other terrible things are gripping our world. There is fear, there is doubt and there is lawlessness. Yet in spite of all these: God needs men or women who are willing to go the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    What Christ has done for us

    INTRO: [Read Story] By: Patricia Rosales, L.V.N. – Lesson in Love It was six am on a bright Sunday morning in April. A solemn, blond six-year-old boy was being admitted to our small pediatric until for a procedure not very common to young children: phlebotomy – this is, blood donation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rob Willis avatar

    Fueled By Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,144 views

    Part one of a four part series on the four themes of Advent - hope, peace, joy, and love. Describes "hope" and how it is powerful and beneficial.

    I enjoy celebrating Advent first, and then celebrating Christmas. You see, our world has commercialized Christmas so much so that what used to be a fairly sacred time of year is now only talked about in terms of company profits, consumer spending, Hollywood blockbuster movies, TV events, finding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Reigns Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,584 views

    Despite the wickedness of our rulers hope reigns. God wants us to trust Him enough that we look to Him for direction in choosing our leaders. He also want us to trust Him when those leaders don't appear to do His will.

    Intro: Something has been weighing heavily on me as November quickly approaches like a growing storm. It is often said that this is the most important election of our nation’s history. What we have to do is look at the elections that are upcoming with a fresh and new set of eyes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attack On Hope Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,737 views

    Our hope gets attacked on a daily basis. Let's see what God's word tells us we can do to defend our hope.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • What makes you feel defeated before you even start or get up in the morning? It is the loss of hope. • Over the next few weeks Jerry and I will be taking you through a series on the subject of hope. • Hope can motivate us to soar ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    The Hope Of Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    Heaven came down for us, and salvation was given to us. God came to dwell with us, and within us, and with all mankind. We are no longer in bondage of sin and death, and we are no longer alone. God is with us.

    The Hope of Presence Isaiah 7:7-14 Today we will meditate on one of the most famous and loved messianic prophecies from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah the prophet prophesied to us about the coming Messiah. Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Catalyst For Hope

    Contributed by Mark Evans on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,243 views

    A Stimulus to Change; somebody or something that makes a change happen or brings about an event.

    Catalyst For Hope! The nightly newscasts are broadcasting messages that stir emotions of fear, doubt, and uncertainly. Let me encourage you to maintain a positive and realistic perspective. Choose To Be A Catalyst For Hope. A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal