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Looking Forward In Hope Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope In God's Resolutions Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 29, 2003

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Unlike us humans who fail to keep our New Year’s resolutions, God’s resolutions are dependable and shall be fulfilled.

Sermon for 2 Christmas Yr C, 4/01/2003 Based on Jer 31:7-14 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta It is not uncommon for many people, this time of year (even though we’re still celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith, Love And Hope

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2004

based on 44 ratings

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A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Sermon for 1/4/2003 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: In 1972, a group of international industrial leaders and thinkers, called the Club of Rome, suggested six proposals that humanity must put into effect if we are to survive on this planet. I will only share the first, very significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith - The Substance Of Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

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This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith.

Faith - The Substance of Hope Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.1 When Jesus calls you; the question you must ask yourself is what do you expect Him to say? This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith. If faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are An Heir Of Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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Paul points us outside of ourselves to find hope and confidence in our future

January 18, 2004 Titus 3:4-7 When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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In spite of death, the eleventh chapter of John gives us a better hope. This hope is found in no one else but Jesus.

February 19, 1999 I. Introduction: How do we cope when a loved one is suddenly taken from us? How do we react when a young mother with two young children is suddenly overtaken by death? How do we take the sad news that Sister Marva Farrel is no longer with us? No longer with us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-26

Denomination: Adventist

Reason For The Hope Within

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

Hope In A World Of Despair

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 3, 2004

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1- A - all have sinned 2- B - Behold the Lamb of God 3- C - Come unto me

INTRO.- We live in a stressful or stress-filled society. ILL.- A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound some time ago. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive – with Tattoo ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For Hurting Parents Series

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Nov 19, 2004

based on 191 ratings

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These are a series of messages in order to help encourage and strengthen the home as a unit

HOPE FOR HURTING PARENTS LUKE 15:11-24 The deepest hurts that we experience in life come from our families -- our spouse, our children, our relatives. They can be ungrateful, they can be unkind, they can be unfaithful. This story that we’re going to look at today is Jesus’ most famous parable. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004

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Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 64:1

Denomination: Methodist

Advent 1: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 6, 2004

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The first in a series explaining the symbolism of the Christmas Wreath - Hope. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in John the Baptist.

Advent 1: Hope Luke 1: 5-25 Grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father above, Jesus Christ our savior and the Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us in the faith. Amen. Today we start the first part of a sermon series based on the symbolism of the Christmas wreath. During this season, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Can Be Yours

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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In the face of death, there is hope. David knows it. Do we?

Psalm 51:15-17 11/09/02 Edith Rockefeller McCormick, the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, maintained a large household staff. She applied one rule to every servant without exception: They were not permitted to speak to her. The rule was broken only once, when word arrived at the family’s country ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 27, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Every year the world shuts down on the 25th of December, but why? If it is just about gifts and family would this happen? This 3 part series looks into the real meaning of Christmas.

“Christmas beyond the Wrapping Paper” part 1 God’s Gift of Hope Brian A. Moon I recently heard a story of self-made millionaire Eugene Land, who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in East Harlem. Mr. Lang had been asked to speak to a class of 59 sixth-graders. What could he say to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope That Does Not Disappoint Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Dec 1, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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What does the Bible mean when it says that Jesus Christ is our "hope"?

Isaiah 9:2-7 “Hope That Does Not Disappoint” Intro—It’s hard to believe that it is December already, isn’t it? I guess I’m just used to Thanksgiving being earlier in the month, and you have an extra week or so to get ready for Christmas, but here we are, just 24 days from the Lord’s birthday. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Hope For All Seasons

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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True, lasting hope comes not from our circumstances, nor does it come from within ourselves. It comes from God.

As a pastor, one of the things I’m called upon to do is to comfort those who are going through difficult circumstances. At times of suffering or crisis, people typically look to the minister for support and encouragement. And so, when tragedy strikes, or the storms of life become overwhelming, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5

Denomination: Baptist

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