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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Blessings Of Unity & Hope Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 22, 2015
     | 7,762 views

    In Christ we have a living hope that lifts us from fear and despair. We also have unity, which is not uniformity but a celebration of diversity. We are truly blessed.

    Bible Blessings – the Blessings of Unity & Hope, Romans 15:5-13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (22 November 2015) With Thanksgiving approaching, we have lots of blessings to be thankful for. We've seen in this series that the Bible is a treasury ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Tells Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,624 views

    Psalm 9 – Tells us to give Thanks, Evangelize, Laugh, Laugh again, and Sing

    Psalm 9 I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. 4 For you have upheld my right and my ...read more

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    Restored Fortunes

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,301 views

    Everything within this chapter points to a time of return from captivity. Most likely this refers to the Babylonian captivity, from which there were three separate returns. Under Zerubbabel. 2. Ezra. 3. and Nahemiah.

    Restored fortunes Psalm 126:1-6NLT The pastor was called to hear the reading of the will from a wealthy member in his church. The minister and the man’s family were all disappointed to hear the will which read, "BEING OF SOUND MIND AND BODY, I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting A Handle On Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2014
     | 6,806 views

    Life is more than bowl of cherries, and God wants us to take life seriously. He gives us specific hands-on instructions about how to do this in his Word. Today, we will examine three principles that summarize how to get a handle on life as believers.

    Getting A Handle on Life (Proverbs 22:1-5) 1. A middle school was faced with a unique problem. A number of girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. That was fine, but after they put on their lipstick they would press their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is On The Other Side Of The Wall?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 3,234 views

    Will we live in a box? What is on the other side of the wall? Reach beyond your ability?

    WHAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL? THE CHALLENGE: GOD'S PERSPECTIVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 2: [13] Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,102 views

    Jesus has conquered death for all of us

    If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Gifts For The Common Good

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 8, 2014
     | 7,252 views

    The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given primarily for the common good, and primarily so that we can be His witnesses.

    This section of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church is about unity in diversity, serving the common good together, and being instruments of God’s grace by His Spirit at work to heal, to teach and to build up. The overall message is that God is in control. It is His church not yours ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Is The Hope Of Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Heaven is not just a reward for those who have remained faithful. It is the place where Christians hope to eternally dwell because Heaven is Jesus!

    The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hope as “a desire accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment, or “success”, or “obtainment.” Hope is most often thought of as a way of thinking, feeling, and acting that may help a person find the means to live with difficult situations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary's Leap Of Faith

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 21, 2020
     | 3,314 views

    When Gabriel announced God's plan to Mary, she stood at the crossroads of Fear and Faith. Mary's response is a witness of her faith that in God all things are possible

    December 20, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s Leap of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It was just about 9 months ago that our lives changed with COVID-19. Our last Sunday for gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,362 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 24, 2025
     | 257 views

    This is a simple (unfinished) sermon on Romans 12:12.

    I thought this morning about being a young child in the store shopping with my mom. I remember walking through the clothes racks and letting the clothes brush against my face playing some game alone with my imagination. I remember going to the mall with them and walking through the old Target store ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Wait For His Return Hebrews 9:28 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 544 views

    We live in a world filled with anticipation—waiting for news, waiting for breakthroughs, waiting for change. But as believers, our greatest anticipation is not for something, it’s for someone. We wait for Jesus.

    Go! And Wait for His Return Hebrews 9:28 (NLT) Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): “So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.” Introduction: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It’s Not Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,990 views

    Highlight the hope, restoration, and power that comes from faith in Jesus, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus' resurrection in the Gospel of John.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. The beauty of the Gospel is that it brings hope, restoration, and power in the midst of despair. We are not abandoned to our circumstances, but rather, we have a Savior who comes into our darkest hours with light and life. As Philip Yancey once said, ...read more

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    When One Chapter Ends A Better One Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,107 views

    Remind the church of God's unending love, His promise to always be with us, and to encourage us to face new challenges with courage and trust in His strength and support.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I'm so grateful to have you all here with me today. We find ourselves in a time of change, a time of uncertainty, and a time of challenge. It's during such times that we need to remember the promise of God's strength and support. He never leaves us; He never ...read more

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    From Pressure To Purpose: How God Uses Pain To Produce Christlike Disciples - Romans 5:3–4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 339 views

    One of the greatest lies whispered to modern believers is this: “If you follow Jesus, life will be easy.” Yet every honest disciple knows that following Christ does not remove suffering—it redeems it.

    From Pressure to Purpose: How God Uses Pain to Produce Christlike Disciples - Romans 5:3–4 (NLT) Introduction: When Following Jesus Gets Hard One of the greatest lies whispered to modern believers is this: “If you follow Jesus, life will be easy.” Yet every honest disciple knows that following ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal