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  • Keith Linkous avatar

    Holding Onto Hope

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 17,735 views

    This message helps identify some of the things that contributes to the feelings of hopelessness. Find out how you can hold onto hope.

    A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy what the score was. “It’s 18 to nothing - we’re behind.” The man said, “I’ll bet you’re discouraged, aren’t you?” “Why should I be discouraged?” the little boy said. “We haven’t even got up to bat yet.” Hope is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In The Power Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025
     | 799 views

    To live in the power of the resurrection is to walk in the authority and victory that Christ has provided. It means embracing the fullness of life, experiencing transformation, and fulfilling God’s purpose.

    LIVING IN THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you." – Romans 8:11 Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living The Life You Were Meant To Live

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,506 views

    God does have a plan for every person He creates. Jeremiah the prophet gave this promise from the Lord: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, "plans to propser you andnot to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:

    Living the Live You Were Meant to Live Proverbs 16:14 “The Lord has made everything for His own Purpose.” Introduction January 11th Garfield Comic strip – Jim Davis The Garfield comic strip portrays a common Philosophy of Life. Garfield’s owner, “I gotta do something with my life.” Garfield ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sermon # 21 - There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 750 views

    Job was struck with tragedy and loss like no one could ever imagine. Yet, Job could praise God and his faith in God was unshakeable. Through all the storms and trials that come our way, let’s hold on because Jesus our Redeemer lives and He is our protector, refuge and fortress.

    We read in Job 1:1, “There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. And that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and turned aside from evil.” (AFV) The testimony about Job The bible when describing about this man called Job, introduces him as one who was blameless, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christmas Brings...hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,512 views

    As we begin Advent, it is my prayer that we look with excitement the Christ-child being our candle of hope.

    Advent 2018 week one Christmas brings… Hope Romans 15:13/ 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- This week we begin Advent season, a time that we prepare ourselves for Christmas and what Christmas is meant to be. A celebration for what Christ has done for us by coming to this earth and offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Transformed By Truth: Living With Prepared Minds, Self-Control, And Hope Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 595 views

    1 Peter 1:13 invites us to prepare our minds, exercise self-control, and fix our hope completely on the salvation that is to come through Jesus Christ. As we explore this passage, we will discover how embracing God's truth leads to profound transformation in our lives.

    Transformed by Truth: Living with Prepared Minds, Self-Control, and Hope 1 Peter 1:13 (NLT): "So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world." Introduction: Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope When Life Is Unfair Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    Fourth of a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope in our lives.

    Life is unfair: • Company goes bankrupt and you lose your job • Invest your money with the Baptist Foundation and you lose much of your life’s savings. • A hurricane or an earthquake hits and you lose all your possessions • A loved one dies or gets seriously ill Read 1 Peter 3:14-17 "Most people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Through The Problems Of Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,203 views

    Everyone deals with the reality of problems. Paul teaches us some vital lessons we should learn from problems

    Living through the Problems of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 When life hits you with problems, you have a choice to make; you can either become bitter or you can become better. The Bible is filled with people who endured the tough stuff of life. Joseph was sold into slavery by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 2,184 views

    God has the power to restore and renew even the most desolate situations, breathing life into our "dry bones" and transforming our lives, hopes, and dreams.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from the Old Testament that speaks volumes about our mighty God and His incredible power to restore hope even in the most desolate of situations. As we embark on this spiritual journey, let's remember the words of Philip Yancey, ...read more

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    Living In The Light Of His Coming

    Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,820 views

    Jesus is coming again and those who have and cherish this blessed hope should live in the light of His coming.

    LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING I Thess. 5:1-11 "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abide In Me, Living The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 1, 2021
     | 3,362 views

    We are practicing this abiding in Christ as we worship together with the hope that it will continue after the benediction is pronounced and the postlude ends.

    Like the good shepherd of last week’s text, this week’s image of the vine is another extended metaphor, which also borrows from and adapts Old Testament imagery for Israel. Whereas the Synoptic parable of the vineyard is a story of violence and greed (Mark 12:1-12), this image of the vine is one ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,214 views

    For Israel, “the exile had become not only their physical but national burial site. Their hopes, dreams, glories, and nationalism had been entombed in an alien land.” The question for a dying nation: “Can These Bones Live?”

    I want to begin our message with one woman’s testimony of her visit to a chilling archaeological site in Peru. Erin Lyyc says of her approach to the location, “Against the parched Andean earth [are] flecks of brilliant white. Drawing closer, there are hundreds – [no] thousands – of what look from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Step Into Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 23,759 views

    Each one of us is on a Journey. At certain points in our journey each of us face decisions, a crossroad if you will. Which way will we go? In what direction will the next step we take be? Often it is at these crossroads of life that the Lord meets us

    Steps along Life’s Journey A Step into Hope - Sermon 1 John 4:4-29, 39-42 Intro Slide I just had my birthday this past week. I turned 46. Not to be morbid, but as I look ahead, I realize that most likely I am more than half way through my earthly life. Birthdays for me are times when I take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resurrection Hope

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 15, 2015
     | 8,105 views

    Why and how the resurrection of Jesus has an impact on your faith and why and how your faith impacts your life.

    Today we will look at one of the most pivotal events in all of human history – the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. But we’re going to cover it from a unique perspective. You’re going to see not only what the resurrection of Jesus means to you for eternity but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Hope Of Revival

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    This sermon seeks to communicate the truth of how revival can become a reality for the person who realizes that hope rests inside of you through Christ.

    My question today is, “What is the hope of revival?” In all honesty the answer is, it’s a mystery. It’s a mystery in the biblical sense of that word. I believe the hope of revival is in the mystery that has now been made known verses 26-27, “the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist