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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Discovering Hope In A World Of Despair

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 3, 2022
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    Hope in Christ stands as doorway to peace and as the answer of the need of the human spirit. Hope is what people need right now, and hope is so hard to find apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Sermon – Discovering Hope In A World of Despair Scripture Lesson -Romans 5:1-5 “Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace[a] with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Hopes And Fears Of All The Years

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2023
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    Anna, Simeon

    THE HOPES AND FEARS OF ALL THE YEARS (LUKE 2:21-38) Chuck Swindoll told a touching and an unforgettable story about Major Harold Kushner and a marine who was held by the Viet Cong for five and a half years: “Among the prisoners in Kushner’s POW camp was a tough young marine, 24 years old, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Booker avatar

    When Hope Shows Up

    Contributed by Kenneth Booker on Dec 8, 2025
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    My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.”

    WHEN HOPE SHOWS UP – ADVENT SERMON ISAIAH 9:2–7 My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.” Advent is not Christmas itself, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ronald Amaya avatar

    Why The Church Should Never Stop Giving Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Amaya on Jul 5, 2020
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    The Bible has a very different perspective on hope – it is not the kind of hope we see in the dictionary. While the dictionary definition of hope makes it sound like leaving things to fate, the hope of the Bible is a powerful force and a raw material for faith.

    You can never give people too much hope. Hope is what gives people the faith to push through hard times. Hope is what makes people hold on when they are on the verge of throwing in the towel. Hope for a better tomorrow is what makes a teen push away those lingering suicidal thoughts. Hope is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Feola avatar

    What Ever Happened To Hope

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jul 12, 2013
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    People need hope and so many are living a hopeless life. In this message we will see the hope that can only come through Jesus Christ.

    What ever happened to hope Proverbs 13:12 (NKJV) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life. Romans 15:13 (AMP) May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    God: No Change, Know Hope Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,021 views

    This series explores the person of God and seeks to know him better. In this introduction we study the immutability of God, his unchanging nature.

    GOD: NO CHANGE, KNOW HOPE Marriage counselors teach us that there are two words that couples should never use: “always” and “never.” These two words have such absolute meaning no one could ever possibly be one or the other. A husband could say that his wife is always nagging him to fix things ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • James May avatar

    Without Hope On A Sea Of Grief

    Contributed by James May on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    This sermon was written in preparation for the Easter message where Jesus Rises Again to bring new hope and eternal life and the hope of the Resurrection. It can be adapted as part of evangelistic message also.

    WITHOUT HOPE ON A SEA OF GRIEF By Pastor Jim May Last week we began a journey toward Calvary that began with Jesus standing on the hill weeping over Jerusalem. At that time we spoke about the preparations for the Passover meal that Jesus would enjoy with his disciples in the Upper Room in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Hope In Time Of Adversity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,652 views

    During a time of adversity, pain and darkness, Job speaks words like jewels of diamonds and apples of gold. In the life of Job we can find hope.

    Finding Hope in times of Adversity Job 19:25-27 During a time of adversity, pain and darkness, Job speaks words like jewels of diamonds and apples of gold: “I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Jesus, Our Only Hope

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,556 views

    God’s relationship with the children of Israel shows us that Jesus is our only hope.

    October 3, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 4: 30-40 Subject: A Call to Obedience Title: Jesus, Our Only Hope What is hope? Webster’s dictionary defines it as, “a confident expectation that a desire will be fulfilled; wishful trust; something which one longs to see realized” That is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Owens avatar

    In God We Hope And Trust

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2011
     | 5,872 views

    This sermon is about how to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

    A. Today is a very important day in the history of our country, for as you well know, today is the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. 1. All week I struggled with the question: what should be said from the pulpit on a day like today? 2. I looked back in my notes to see what we did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Hope In Faith Full Living Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,729 views

    The believers of the Old Testament teach us to anticipate heaven while evaluating earth. In other words, keep heaven in view while living in here on earth.

    Philip Yancey in his book, Disappointment with God, tells of a letter he received from a woman who was struggling with life and her faith in God. He says, “A young mother wrote that her joy had turned to bitterness and grief when she delivered a daughter with spina bifida, a birth defect that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is There Life In These Bones? Faith, Hope! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    Let us look at bones in the Bible. Dry bones can, when obedience is practiced. No matter how bad the situation, the is NEW HOPE WHERE THERE IS FAITH.

    BONES, FAITH AND NEW HOPE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS A THREE PART LESSON. INTRODUCTION: I have a little three feet long skeleton that I purchased after Halloween one year I use in this lesson. You can pick up one cheap. I call my little skeleton BONES! I have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    A Middle Aged Reason For Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    In this Psalm I examine the Psalm writer’s attitude to the future as he faces old age and how he deals with his enemies. This is during Advent and has a little reflective flavor of the season in it.

    December 11, 2005 Psalm 71 What do you think about your future? Maybe you’re one of those people who’s done an overall road map of your life. Maybe in ten years you want to retire, or have your house paid off, or have enough money saved up to buy a car, or get married and have children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Is There Any Hope For Our Kids?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,904 views

    With the tragedies surrounding our youth today we must ask the question -- "Is there any hope for our kids?"

    "Is There Any Hope For Our Kids?" The past two weeks have been a tragic time of upheaval, uncertainty, and insanity in the lives of our young people. When the news came forth about the shooting in Littleton, Colorado we were all stunned by the news of two students carrying out their plan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralf Bergmann avatar

    False Teachers – False Hopes

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    Everywhere we look people seem to always focus in on things that are different about each and every one of us. Sometimes we use this difference as a point of superiority in order to call ourselves better or above others.

    Sermon Title: False Teachers – False Hopes Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-5 Sunday Evening, August 13, 2000 Scripture Introduction: There is much to be said for the saying that good things come in small packages, as is in this case with the small epistle of Jude. This letter in it’s beginning intent was ...read more

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