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  • Joe Harding avatar

    Intervention

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,501 views

    God intervenes in the midst of despair and offers hope.

    INTERVENTION JEREMIAH 33: 1-16 DECEMBER 3, 2000/ 1ST SUNDAY IN ADVENT INTRODUCTION: South Mountain: Really, there is nothing there: A gravel road (Big Deal), a half completed picnic shelter (Bathrooms don’t work), a Bridge [I don’t know about you, but bridges are just there.]. There are two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The God Who Sees!

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,657 views

    In the midst of her pain and despair, God intervened for Hagar. In her experience she got a personal revelation of God as the One who Sees. This is a good reminder for anyone who feels abandoned and forgotten by God.

    The God Who Sees Gen. 16 4-26-09 Intro As some of you know, I conduct mediations for people who are in conflict. Wherever you find people you find conflict. Have you noticed that? Some of the mediations I conduct are for family conflict. It’s amazing the messes people get themselves into. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is God A Has Been? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,792 views

    When one of the Sons of Korah looked at the current horrible disasters, he could not understand why God allowed these things. Like him, we struggle with reconciling God’s character and what God permits, especially when it strikes close to home.

    Is God A Has Been? (Psalm 44) 1. We do not have a lot of information about the Sons of Korah, but we do about their competing group, the Sons of Asaph. 2. According to I Chronicles 25:1-3, "David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hope Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 31, 2013
     | 5,501 views

    We all need hope. But hope alone is not enough - it must be based on a solid foundation. This sermon reminds believers that our Hope is based on the resurrection of Christ.

    In the late night hours of July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was struck by multiple torpedoes fired by a Japanese submarine. 500 miles west of the Philippine Islands, far from any port and under orders of secrecy, tt was the last US Navy ship sunk by enemy fire in WW2. The real story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feeling Forgotten

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,451 views

    If you have ever been abandoned and disappointed by other people, if you have ever felt forgotten by God, Genesis 40 has a word for you.

    (A few years ago, I called the IRS. I was really anxious to have them correct a mistake they’d made. They were saying I only had one daughter, when I knew perfectly well that I had two. In fact, the daughter they said didn’t exist was the one that was costing me the most money. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Solid Rock Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 13, 2014
     | 8,881 views

    Preparation for the Crisis:- COME, HEAR, DO, BUILD. DIG, LAY

    Edward Mote - 1797-1874 Mote spent his early career in the cabinetry business. Mote eventually became a Baptist pastor and served for 26 years. As a minister, Edward Mote wrote more than 150 hymns. Working on a sermon called ‘Gracious Experience of a Christian.’ The chorus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adios To The Cave

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    There are times when life drives us to the cave. It is not a matter of if, but when. More important, is the dilema of you getting out of the cave in proper time.

    CAVES Ps. 57:1-3,7 1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.>> Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (KJV) 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    On The Road

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 16, 2011
     | 6,812 views

    As we walk the road of life, there will be times when our heart is heavy and our hope will seem to have vanished.

    Text: “Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem” (Luke 24:13). The same day referred to in this Scripture is the day of the Resurrection. The week prior to the Resurrection was filled with excitement because of the Passover ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Lane Hastie avatar

    Hope For Those Who Are Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,082 views

    You may feel as though all hope is lost...but JESUS offers hope! This message shares a simple secret to help the "Average Joe" find hope when life's circumstances are causing them to lose heart.

    What is something you regularly lose / misplace? Top Things People Lose or Misplace: Parking Spots Passwords / Usernames Television Remote Phone Hair accessories Socks Keys Purse / wallet Pens We can lose a lot of things in life and life will go on…things will still be okay. But…what about if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023
     | 2,812 views

    The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

    HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When All Hope Is Lost

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 10, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,710 views

    When we feel like giving up, we need to do what Jeremiah did. We need to remember: God loves us, God is faithful to us, and God will save us.

    Lamentations 3:19-26 When All Hope is Lost Life is hard at times. Your spouse is unfaithful. Your health takes a turn for the worst. A friend betrays you. Your grandchild goes down the wrong path. Your spouse dies. Sometimes our heart is breaking. We know we can’t do anything to change what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Could Even Judas Have Been Forgiven? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2025
     | 157 views

    Did Judas have to lose hope? On the third day after Jesus died, when the apostles gathered in the Upper Room, would there have been room for Judas Iscariot? He was, after all, one of the Twelve, chosen by Christ.

    Monday of Holy Week 2025 St. John the Evangelist probably had three or four decades or more to contemplate the life and fate of his fellow disciple, Judas Iscariot. He then wrote his clear and crisp description of the man’s moral character. The incident described Mary of Bethany ministering to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Suzan Aturo Mugabi avatar

    The Power Of Self Encouragement

    Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,582 views

    In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

    This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Overcoming Present-Time Challenges By Following Jesus’ Word Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 839 views

    In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures.

    Overcoming Present-Time Challenges by Following Jesus’ Word Intro: In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures. Scripture Mark 6:7-13. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Hope In You

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,593 views

    Hope is the opposite of despair; how can I "sanctify" Christ in my heart so I can defend the Gospel in this despair-filled world?

    but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; 1 Peter 3: 15 (NRSVA) Hope is the opposite of despair. Charles Swindoll tells the story of a missionary who was sitting by her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist