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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Hope For The Hopeless

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    You only live 3 times. No such thing as YOLO, since Jesus has risen.

    John 20:19-31 HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS - the resurrection 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace Is Not Cheap, But It Is Free"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    A sermon about faith, worship and Christian service.

    "Grace is Not Cheap, but it is Free" Luke 17:11-19 In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy who is in love with the piano-playing Schroeder is watching him play the piano--she's looking at him all google-eyed. Lucy asks Schroeder, "Do you know what love is?" Schroeder stops the music and says, "Love ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    John's Baptism

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 22, 2013
     | 2,765 views

    To show GOD's for us and not against us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have Heaven on your side? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's for us and not against us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30 (The Message) 11:30 About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me." V. THESIS: GOD is backing us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Hope Revived

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 16, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,964 views

    In this message we look at the 5 types of biblical hope, then talk about hope deferred in 2 areas of life. Then, the 3 dangers of deferred hope, and close with a word of encouragement.

    Hope Revived PPT 1 Tonight my topic is hope I have a lot to cover so let me briefly outline for you how this is going to go. First I will define hope from the worlds perspective Then we will look at 5 kinds of hope in the scriptures Then we will look one scripture in particular that talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fear Breeds Fear.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2017
     | 6,412 views

    We give to much time to criticism and negativism. Fear will have no power unless we allow it. I can not control what happens to me, but I can control how I react. Put on your boxing gloves and prepare to fight.

    FEAR BREEDS FEAR... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTE: There is a healthy fear that is wisdom, such as the fear of God and a healthy respect of situations. This lesson focuses on the danger of excessive fear that can hinder and cripple individuals. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Think About What You Think About? Criteria

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2021
     | 2,477 views

    Do we ever think about what we think about? Be honest are we lacking in self-evaluation and accountability? Do we discipline ourselves?

    THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT… CRITERIA By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE SOMETHINGS I NEED TO CORRECT IN MY LIFE? WHAT IS BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL MODIFICATION… IS REAL CHANGE POSSIBLE OR AM I FOREVER TRAPPED? Every sport I know has rules… to be a good player we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving Thanks During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,504 views

    We are commanded by Paul to have a joyful spirit and to be thankful, no matter what the situation.

    Giving Thanks During a Pandemic 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 2020 has certainly been one of the most challenging years in recent times. It started with the spread of a new virus originating in Wuhan China which spread rapidly throughout the Earth. Many millions have caught the virus and many hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "i Want It To Matter"

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Feb 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,735 views

    You may not know the name Tyler Trent. But let me tell you a few things about him: He liked Mahi Mahi: grilled, not blackened. And he liked Starbucks coffee: something with peppermint, preferably. He liked pizza – thin, not thick – and popsicles. And Pepsi Max.

    “I want it to matter” Holly Springs 1/6/19 If you have your bibles with you today I want you to turn to Isaiah 44:24, again that is Isaiah 44:24: here is what it says: Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Hope And Praise Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 12, 2021
     | 2,743 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Year B, Lectionary 15

    July 11, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 1:3-14 A Life of Hope and Praise Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our epistle readings for the next several weeks are taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    New Year! New You!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    A New Year's Day sermon playing off an idea from Narnia.

    New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022
     | 2,953 views

    We can live without many things, but hope isn’t one of them. The Resurrection of Jesus restored hope!

    Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction: • There are many things that we can live without, but hope isn’t one of them. o Nothing can plunge us into the depths of despair quicker than losing all sense of hope. o Hope gives us a reason to get up in the morning and the ability to keep moving ahead when ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Anticipating Christmas

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021
     | 1,341 views

    A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

    Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Don’t Miss God’s Best Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 16, 2022
     | 2,771 views

    Moses was told to go and explore the land. It was two men who became famous for their faith in God. Joshua and Caleb believed with God they would take the land.

    Israel missed Gods best when 12 spies returned, and the majority said it was too difficult to take the promised land. Any task can feel giant when you look to the size of the task and not to God. When you look at the giant impossible task compared to your own abilities you feel like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 693 views

    A message from Romans 8:18-39 about looking to the future united in Christ

    Title: Happy Forever! Text: Romans 8:18-31 Subject: How do we face the (Chaotic) future with hope? Complement: by focussing on God’s promises – and our standing in Christ. Big idea: We are more than conquerors through Christ. Introduction/attention… This first week of 2025 lost its joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Seven Husbands In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 9, 2025
     | 121 views

    The Sadducees question Jesus about resurrection

    Background to passage: Jesus has been attacked about the basis of his authority, about his position on paying taxes to Caesar, and now a theological question about life after death. These questions and accusations have been launched from the elders and chief priests, disciples of the Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist