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  • Ray Searan avatar

    A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #1 Series

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,231 views

    Hope, from the world’s viewpoint is just what that definition describes. The world sees hope as a wish or a desire. Hope, for the world, is a longing for something that may or may not take place. The Bible teaches us a vastly different definition of hope.

    Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: As I read the words of this psalm, I see the imagery of battle being portrayed in these verses. Words like “enemies” and “adversaries” in verse 2; “host” in verse 3; “war” in verse 3; and “enemies” in verse 6 all speak of warfare. Phrases like “though a host ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Never Lose Hope, Never Give Up

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,952 views

    no matter what happens to you, remember that God is always there

    NEVER LOSE HOPE, NEVER GIVE UP Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, 'Get justice for me from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Coz von avatar

    Suicide, - No Mercy, Or Is There Hope? Thats The The Burning Question

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    Reason with me: Being haunted by multiple personalities, a schizophrenic can lose the ability to reason, How can God, who is just, condemn someone who is incapable of reasoning - Think about it, which one of the personalities would Be condemned.

    Disclaimer: These are the views of the writer, every person should draw his own conclusions based on his own study! Reason with me: Being haunted by multiple personalities, a schizophrenic can lose the ability to reason, How can God, who is just, condemn someone who is incapable of reasoning - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Cairns avatar

    Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

    Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

    TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Haines avatar

    How Do Hope Filled People Live? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    A deductive exposition of the text calling individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to replace one habit in the next 6 months by signing a response card and placing it on the altar rail.

    Introduction: What does HOPE mean to you? I’m afraid that too often we use HOPE to mean a futile wish or an ineffective dream. When people talk of HOPE they usually do so with a feeling of resignation or despair. But real HOPE is a much stronger idea. In "The Lord of the Rings", one character is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,172 views

    The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

    Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Against The Grain Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

    Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Against Grumbling Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    As believers we are called to serve and seek to serve, all without grumbling and complaining.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 31, 2001 Date Preached: January 31, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Grumbling Text: Phil 2:14-15 “…Do all things without grumbling or disputing; so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Against The Flow Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2012
     | 3,738 views

    Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals we nourish our faith and shine brightly in a world of darkness.

    Romans 8:31-39 “Against the Flow” INTRODUCTION For the past four weeks, we have talked about (what I like to call) wholistic stewardship. The proposition I have presented is that Biblical stewardship involves more than what we drop in the offering basket. Stewardship is more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Against Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    A court case - with the people of God in the dock.

    AGAINST HYPOCRISY. Psalm 50:1-8; Psalm 50:16-23. “A Psalm of Asaph,” reads the superscription. Asaph was a chief musician contemporary with King David (1 Chronicles 16:4-7). Asaph is also referred to as a ‘seer’ (2 Chronicles 29:30). Taken as a whole, the content of this Psalm appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Against Universalism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,864 views

    1) What does Bible say about universalism? 2) Because of what Bible says, how is church to conduct herself? (Material adapted from David Faust in his book, "Growing Churches, Growing Leaders", chapter called Children of a Graceful God, pgs. 108-113)

    HoHum: David Faust asks, What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a universalist? A knock on the door for no apparent reason. Universalism is a widely accepted philosophy. Universalism says that no matter what everyone will eventually be saved. Today people say things like, “Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn miller avatar

    Sailing The Storm: Having Hope In Dark Times

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,551 views

    An evangelistic message that has spiritualized Acts 27 - showing that in many ways we are like sailors trying to survive the next storm looking for clearer days until we sail to heavenly shores, but outside of Jesus there is no hope for salvation

    Sailing the Storm: Hope in Dark Times Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dug out what the score was. The boy responded, “18-0, we are behind.” then the man said “Oh boy! I bet your discouraged.” “Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025
     | 516 views

    Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

    Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Hope - Don't Leave Home Without It

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    Hope is vital to our life

    What things do you hope in? We are animated by hope. But things that don’t always go as planned - Sunrise, seed, toy, child, marriage Let go of the branch Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Things that go against God’s plans - maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Can You Have Faith Without Hope?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,877 views

    Can faith exist without hope? When God gives us a promise, do we accept it by faith? Do we keep hope alive that the promise will be fulfilled? So, can you have faith without hope....? Let's find out.

    Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, August 7th, 2011 Let us pray Welcome…. “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.” (Psalm 118: 1) Has God been good to you, despite all that has been going on? If we are depending on the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God