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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

    [Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding God's Plan When You Feel Lost

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016
     | 8,376 views

    Twelve principles to guide your future

    A. WHEN YOU FEEL CUT OFF FROM GOD 1. When you can’t reach God, you question Him, “Has God forgotten to be kind? Has He slammed the door on His compassion?” (Ps. 77:9, NLT). “O Israel, how can you say the Lord does see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Another Look At The Samaritan Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Andrew Heath on Jul 27, 2017
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     | 13,347 views

    Taking a look at the geographical and history of the place and the length Jesus goes to meet this women.

    Reading John 4:1-24 Text 4:24. Introduction Good evening to you all it is a privilege to be sharing the word of God together, For where there is unity their God commands the blessing. I would like us to take a journey through these scriptures together, even though these are well known ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking A Risk

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017
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     | 16,158 views

    getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

    Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    New Life For Dry Bones

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,994 views

    As God brought new life and hope to the dry bones scattered across Ezekiel's valley, God can do the same for us. When there seems to be no way forward, God knows our future. And as we trust him, we get to know God better in the process.

    Ezekiel 37:1-14 New Life for Dry Bones When I became a “new cadet,” in basic training at West Point, I had to memorize various items and be willing to recount them at will. One was a paragraph from the 1962 speech of retired 82-year-old General of the Army Douglas MacArthur to the Corps of Cadets, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015
     | 8,689 views

    A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

    "The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Do You Have Hope In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 24, 2020
     | 4,078 views

    You better know what hope you have in your life today.

    DO YOU HAVE HOPE IN YOUR LIFE? Psalms 39: 7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. We can only trust the Lord for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Hoping For - Do You Know?

    Contributed by Adrian Johnson on Nov 30, 2012
     | 4,709 views

    We place our hope in many things but we need to have three character traits of the wise men who placed their hope in Jesus.

    What Are You Hoping For – Do You Know? Introductory Remarks Prayer for Illumination Matthew 2:1-12 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Hope That Transforms: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 5,440 views

    We look at this season as one in which we hope. What do we hope for, and how does this effect the way we live?

    The Hope that Transforms: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent 1 John 3:1-3 It’s Advent time again. The American celebration of Thanksgiving is past. Now all eyes turn upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it. The reality is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Give A Defense For Your Hope

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013
     | 5,823 views

    We're supposed to be prepared to give a defense for the hope that is within us. But how are we to go about that? Using Paul's defense in Acts 26 we'll lay the ground work for sharing your hope with others.

    In Acts 26:1-23, the apostle Paul is standing before King Agrippa and makes a compelling defense for the hope that was in him (Acts 26:1 ESV, 21:6; 1 Peter 3:15). As we read his defense (or sermon if you will,) we’ll learn some valuable tips that will help us all in presenting a defense for ...read more

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  • C Jordan avatar

    A Prophetic People: Hope For A Troubled World

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    God’s desire is that we would become a prophetic people who bring hope to a troubled world.

    A PROPHETIC PEOPLE: HOPE FOR A TROUBLED WORLD (October 2009 – Bible Fellowship Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO SPEAKER: Tell brief salvation story, how Jesus Christ changed my life Three years ago we were at BF when we got the call to go pastor BCC Since coming to BCC, the church has been ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hope And Strength In The Midst Of Trouble And Adversity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,216 views

    Where can I find hope and strength when my life is terrible? God has answers.

    Acts 16:25-34: HOPE AND STRENGTH IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE AND ADVERSITY One of the most common questions asked, when it comes to God and Christianity, is "Why does God allow evil to take place?" Some people call this the number one objection to Christianity - if God is so powerful, and if God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    When You Have Real Hope Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,441 views

    Book sermon from 1 Peter. Introducing a series through the book

    I Peter (*1:3) Introduction: A man in Levelland, TX got his lost dog back after he put this ad in the paper: "Lost or strayed, Chihuahua dog answering to the name of Chico. Brilliant dog, acutely aware of national and world politics - he shakes all the time." September 10th was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #23: When All Hope Is Gone Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2020
     | 10,649 views

    What do you do when all hope is gone? The best thing is to turn to Jesus as a woman did who had struggled with a blood hemorrhage for 12 years.

    #23: When All Hope Is Gone Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 19, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Special Message: Our Only Hope

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,025 views

    This special message is about how the church is to respond to this current worldwide pandemic, racial violence, and economic devastation. It is truly our only hope if we are going to survive.

    A Special Message Our Only Hope by Pastor Dennis Lee ** Watch at also at: https://youtu.be/NrrvnNUK6l0 Who would have ever thought that in such a short amount of time, a couple of months to be exact, that we could have experienced such devastation and loss, not only here in America, with our loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare