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  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Give Me A Reason To Care

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    Advent sermon on the apathy we sometimes approach Christmas with.

    GIVE ME A REASON TO CARE Luke 1:39-56 November 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee If we were to compile a list of as many songs of Christmas that we know or have heard, I imagine we would be able to come up with quite an extensive list. • I did a Google search under the keywords songs of Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Battle Between Reasoning And Faith

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 48,135 views

    There is a constant battle between reasoning and faith, which moves mountains?

    THE BATTLE OF REASONING AND FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isa. 1:18, Come now let us reason together. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.--- Numbers 13: 30: Caleb stills the people and said," Let us go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,058 views

    Even though the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek word in the New Testament always speaks of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result. There is a certainty in the hope given in the biblical record.

    Alba 7-10-2022 THE GOD OF HOPE Romans 15:7-13 In one of Charles Shulz's Peanut’s cartoons, Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the television set when Lucy says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Restoring Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 30, 2022
     | 2,409 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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    Hoping Or Wishing

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,311 views

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

    The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,477 views

    Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

    When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Living Hope!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021
     | 3,781 views

    'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Sacrifice: Hope Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,332 views

    We are able to sacrifice because of the hope we have in Christ.

    Four weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friend Of The Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,146 views

    In fearful times, there are also signs of hope. Some turn everything into a sign of fear and conflict. Others can see hope if they allow others to succeed. The child Jesus is a sign of such hope.

    "The time of fear is over; now comes the time of hope." These words were spoken in the most unlikely of situations. A French novelist, Tristan Bernard, and his wife, were being put into prison by the Gestapo, after the Nazis had overrun France. They were being sent to a concentration camp; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tis The Season.... Tis The Reason

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,472 views

    The title had the art work of the green wreath of Christmas juxtaposed to the wreath of thorns. There can be no Christmas with the Cross and Easter event. some phrases form Rev. Ken Pritchard (Keep Believing Ministry) And the "gospel statement" from Rev. Ken Klaas

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Tis the Season ---Tis the Reason” (note: I added the visual art work Green wreath & Crown of Thorns) When it comes to Christmas, every preacher faces the same challenge. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Run With Hope Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2022
     | 2,009 views

    Mary ran from the tomb to the city, and Simon and John ran from the city to the tomb in desperation. However, Thursday night became a nightmare for the disciples, and fled the scene.

    Theme: Run with Hope Text: John 20:1-9 Happy Resurrection Day!! Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began the lent with the theme “Throw Off Hindrances - Run with perseverance - Fix your eyes upon Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1-3). On this resurrection day, Easter Sunday morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is Heaven An Actual Place Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,299 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus addressing the issue of heaven w/His disciples. And what we’re going to discover are some reasons we can have confidence that heaven is an actual place. We’re going to discover some reasons why

    “Is Heaven An Actual Place?” John 14: 1-4 January 10, 2010 Intro: Lee Strobel had an interview in his 1994 book “What Would Jesus Say?” w/Donald Trump. This interview took place in 1989 when Trump was on top of his game. One writer asked Trump what else there was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In Weakness Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2019
     | 6,130 views

    God's power is made perfect in weakness

    March 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 91; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Hope in Weakness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For whenever I am weak, then I am strong,” (2 Corinthians 2:10). St. Paul was no stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Communicating The Reasonableness Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    A plea to the church to get beyond rhetoric and into reason when discussing our faith, since it is a thinking person’s faith.

    Communicating the Reasonableness of Our Faith Various Scriptures August 10, 2003 Introduction When I was putting together this message, I had a hard time coming up with a title. I suppose I could have found one that was a little more concise, but I think this one communicates what I hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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