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  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,964 views

    The disciples who followed Jesus in the day of his flesh had some wonderful advantages. However, when Jesus died on the cross every shred of hope they had was gone.

    Mark 16:9-11 9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 10 And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. 11 And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by James Chandler on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 16,654 views

    This message deals with the source and power of hope in our lives.

    I can remember as a young boy saying prayer for the family one Thanksgiving meal. In my prayer I included the phrase, "Dear God, I sure hope the Oakland Raiders make it to the Superbowl." I learned that wasn’t really appropriate. As I grew, I also learned that real hope is not the kind of hope I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Beehler avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 23,219 views

    Christmas Series part 1

    Hope In an old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip - this conversation takes place. In the first frame Calvin speaks to Hobbes and says: "Live for the moment is my motto. You never know how long you got". In the second frame he explains "You could step into the road tomorrow and WHAM, you get hit by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,371 views

    christian hope for young people

    Noise Sermon ¡V The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 33,796 views

    We have hope because of: 1. Who we are. 2. Whose we are. 3. Where we are.

    On November 21, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a letter to his fiancee, Maria von Wedemeyer, while he was imprisoned by Hitler during World War II. In the letter, he talked about a spiritual lesson he was learning from his life as a prisoner. He wrote: “A prison cell, in which one waits, hopes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Malloy avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,227 views

    A dramatic Series on Hope, Faith, and Love

    Hope Today we will continue our Faith, Hope and Love series. Last week we touched on Faith and today we shall go into Hope. We will be making some references back to Faith because without it you cannot have hope. Hope – n. – Favorable and confident expectation (Romans 8:24-25) Hope – v. – To hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 32,907 views

    This sermon describes the Hope we have in Jesus Christ, not as the world would give, but only as He can give.

    There Is Hope I Corinthians 15:19-20 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. I. The Hope This World Offers · A Hopeless Present Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,041 views

    As Christians we can see the world physically decaying and spiritually degenerating with this sin. However, we do not need to be pessimistic, because we have a blessed hope. Brighter days indeed lie ahead for the whole creation.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the affect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water, and found that within an hour they had all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 12,744 views

    To offer the hope of Christ to people during the holidays.

    Bishop Kenneth Shamblin told a story about a Christmas experience he had with his five year old son Ken Jr. More than anything else Junior wanted a red toy truck for Christmas. It seemed that is all he talked about. Whenever he saw a picture of it in the ads he pointed to it. Whenever they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018
     | 21,551 views

    Don't give up, I'm a WHOSOEVER, God's Love, It's God's Choice

    John 3:16 (KJV): “For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ To fully understand the completeness of the meaning of John 3;16, one must view it in the context of Jesus’ entire conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 28, 2018
     | 17,728 views

    Our hope is in His comfort. Our hope is in His preparation. Our hope is in His presence.

    Advent: HOPE Isaiah 40:1-5 Advent ( Latin adventus, Greek parousia) : appearing, arrival or official visit. Romans 15:13 Psalm 33:20-22 Isaiah 40:31 Our hope is in His comfort vv.1-2 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 If God’s comfort is not enough for you, then no one else’s will be either. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 27, 2021
     | 3,786 views

    Christmas is a time to reflect upon the height and depth and breath of God’s love and the lengths that He will go to to show us His love. Christmas is a time to remember that God doesn’t demand that we love Him but gives us the choice to love Him.

    In the beginning was … nothing? A “formless void” (Genesis 1:1)? Yet the Bible says a wind (the breath of God) swept over the surface of the "water" (Genesis 1:2) so there something there ... maybe everything there … the particles ... all the molecules, all of the “substance” of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    There Is Hope

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,513 views

    Ponder the various responses of the people who came to know of the empty tomb and the resurrection of Jesus.

    Can this be real? That Jesus died and then came back to life? • What does it mean to us if He is dead? Does it really matter? The truth is, it matters. If Jesus claims to be God and comes from heaven, and He remains dead, then there is no hope for anyone. • Death ends everything. Death will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,370 views

    Our hope must be in Christ

    HOPE 1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Randy Barker avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,503 views

    Hope

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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