Sermons About Hope
Disappointment and Hope
This week Bryan looks at the things we put out hope in and how they disappoint. Jesus came for more, and shows us what our greatest need is.
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God's Purpose
This is the second message in a series through the book of 1 Peter. This message deals with God's Purpose and how we can have hope in the midst of hard times.
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The Road to Real Life
We are going to experience pot holes in the road to Real Life. At times the reality of this is trying. Our road to Real Life should be paved with adoration. We are brought by our road to a place of praise for many reasons. Our God is a God of mercy because he gives us a new start. Through Jesus we have the hope of life. His resurrection should cause an erruption of praise. We should praise God for the gift of our indestructible inheritance and his hand of protection. Where does the rubber hit the road of Real Life for you?
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Preparing for a Dramatic Exit Part 2
We will never know the time of Jesus' return, but there are things that are important about His return and we can know these.
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What is Good for Man
The closing verses of Ecclesiastes 6 provide the reader with a great opportunity to consider not only what is to come in the book, but also what the first half of the book have taught about our search for meaning and God's answers.
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Who Is your Father?
Who is your father? Are you of this world or are you of God? There is no hope in man, there is no hope in the father of lies, there is only hope in our Father's son Jesus Christ.
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The Origin of the Word of God Part 2: God's Word is truth
I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth
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Unwritten
We all have a legacy to leave. What is the legacy we can write with our life that is above all others? The Bible has the answer.
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Ezekiel: The Hope & Hypocrisy of the Church (Ezekiel 36:22-32)
If the contemporary church is so littered with inconsistency & hypocrisy, why should it even exist at all? Why should anyone be a part of it? In this sermon, we’ll see why God’s passion to clean house must begin with his own people.
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The Victory of the King of Kings
Hope you can believe in. Change that is secure. That's the promise of Psalm 110. In this Psalm, frequently quoted by New Testament writers, we read of a king and priest that would deliver his people once and for all.
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Hold On and Consider
Jesus has opened the veil into the holy places thru His death on our behalf. He also cleansed our hearts and bodies so we are welcome in God's presence. He is the fulfillment of God's promises, giving us hope. In light of this we are able to consider how to encourage one another as the New Covenant community
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Prison Aftercare - Podcast #4
What is it like to experience daily-living with individuals who are coming out of prison-life? How does surrounding them with real community and friendship empower these guys to succeed in their future? Director of Empowerment, James Amos, interviews Larry Schutz and Saint Fults, two men leading the way to life-change through Mission St. Louis’ new prison after-care program: “In Transition.” Join us for our best podcast yet…
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The Pslams and Our Despair
What do we do when we feel loss, disappointment, depression or despair? Often we look to false hopes and turn inward. The Psalms call us turn toward God and lament - and in doing so, find true hope.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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The Movement of Grace
As Christians we must be a part of the Movement of Grace. We must seek to extend the Kingdom of God in our homes, our jobs, our communities and our world.
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The Lord is My Rock and My Fortress
We like to think of ourselves as self-reliant and capable of protecting ourselves. We arrange our careers, finances, relationships, and technology to this end, but eventually we get to a place where all of the money, status, medicine, and relationships cannot save us and the condition of our life is out of our hands. David wrote Psalm 18 after God brought him through a life and death situation where he was entirely dependent on God’s protection. David called out to God for help and God saved him, so David wrote this song to honor the Lord, his rock and fortress.
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The Proof of Our Hope: God's Love (Romans 5:5-8)
Our hope is secure as long as God loves us. God will never stop loving us; therefore we are secure in Him for eternity! Paul communicates his desire for us to experience God's love through the work, power and filling of the Holy Spirit. Paul also lays out the objective proof of God's love -- He sent his son to die on the cross, while we were weak, sinners, enemies. The outcome of this is that God will never reject us. If he loved us while we were weak, sinners, enemies, how much more will he love us now that He has clothed us with His righteousness? We need not fear that we will lose God's love for us. And we can cultivate our understanding and experience of this love as we remember and study the cross.
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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Hope For Godly Wives
In this passage of scripture we find Simon Peter, a married man, talking about the marriage relationship. All seven of these verses revolve around the concept of a godly wife. Notice what Peter tells us about godly wives. (2 of 5 in the "Building Blocks for the Family" series)
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La Madre ideal
La hermana Anita llega desde Nueva York y nos trae un mensaje de poder y esperanza a nuestras madres y familias. Sister Anita from NYC, brings a message of power and hope to our mothers and familes.
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God is Calling us to make him our Total priority
God is calling us to step out and commit to him. God is calling us to a holy and pure life. He is calling us to make him our total priority. God is calling us into fellowship with his son Jesus Christ.
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Keeping Perspective in Suffering (Romans 5:3-5)
As Christians we are to rejoice in our trials and sufferings because 1) they are part of God's agenda for us, 2) God will use them to forge a Christian hope in us, and 3) God will use them to forge a certain hope in us. Though we are tempted to disorientation and despair during times of suffering and trial, we can surely trust in God's promises and love to sustain us through trials, and even to bring a Godly rejoicing and hope in the midst of them.
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Epic Act VII - Restoration
Listen as Pastor Brad concludes the EPIC series with a description of the restoration that God will bring to all creation.
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Why We Rejoice (Romans 5:2)
Joy should characterize Christians. It should be based on something deeper than temporal circumstances; it should be based on the person and work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
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Getting People to Take Their Medicine
It has been said that the church is to be a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. If the church is a hospital, what kind of medicine does it offer and how can it persuade patients to take it? Just as in every area of life, Jesus is our example here. He excelled in getting people to hear and accept what God had to say to them. He led many people to complete change and healing. What was his secret weapon? Key Verses: Lk 5:27-32, Matt 28:18, Lk 7:36-39, Matt 19:16-22, Eph 2:8-12, John 16:7-14, Lk 19:1ff, 1John 4:8
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Prayer that unleashes the Power of God
Are we praying prayers that unleash the power of God? Are we pure? Are you praying for those around you? Prayers that unleash the power of God lead to salvation. Don't give up praying for others, salvation may be just around the corner.
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How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? 1 Peter 1: 3-12
How Could A Good God Allow Suffering? 1 Peter 1: 3-12
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Never Lose Hope
Hebrews 10:23-25 We are called to honestly confront the truth of the darkness of our human predicament, yet to hold unswervingly to the reality of the hope in Jesus Christ. May we never lose hope and create a community where others find hope in Jesus.
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The Hope of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Our view of Christ's work and our work should reflect 1 Corinthians 15. The emphasis is on Christ's work: 1) Christ's resurrection motivates and empowers our work; 2) Christ's resurrection secures our resurrection; and 3) Christ's resurrection fuels hope for this life. Because of Christ's work, we can be steadfast, immovable, and abounding in the work the Lord has for us.
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The Hope of Resurrection
Luke 20:27-40 As Luke comes to the end of his writing project, Jesus comes to the end of His life, and speaks of the end of the age. And it is as the "end" is beginning that we come to understand the vital place of hope in the life of those charged with extending the Kingdom authority of God through the gospel. For Christ-followers, "resurrection" is more than an event; it is the recognition that God wins in the end, and all creation is liberated from the chains and corruption of sin.
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Rejoice in Suffering
Suffering goes through steps: pain, then anger, then asks "why". The Three Benefits of Suffering are: 1)It Produces Endurance, 2) It reveals Character-makes external whats internal-2 Cor. 4:8-10, 2 Cor 4:16-18, 3) Suffering Gives More Hope.
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Fighting a Good Fight
To fight a good fight, we must commit to strict training. We receive our training from the very words of God. Those of us who are in physical training and spiritual training must keep ourselves pure. We will not be pure until we are mastered by Christ and no longer mastered by our sin. We must take every thought captive for Christ and turn from our sin.If you trust Christ, you will finish your race.
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Thirsting for the living God
Are you hungering for the living god and for his word? Is your focus on other things or on him? We are spiritually dry becasuse we continue to not seek him. We are to provide the answers that the world is looking for, by trusting in his spirit. The only place to find true hope is in God and in Christ.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Our Eternal Hope
We have an Eternal Home. There will be no tears or sadness, or even death. The old will have gone and the new will have come.We have an Eternal Home. Christ has gone to prepare us a place in Heaven. Do you live in that hope? Do we weep for the lost? Our citizenship in heaven is sure only in Christ.
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Stand Up and Make A Difference
A summary of the work of the Katona's and a parallel of their ministry to that of Paul's
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I Doubt God Will Help Me
Many of us would never question the God's ability to use people, we simply question His intentions and ability in using us. What do we do when our experience and our doubt leave is feeling helpless?
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The Results of Justification by Faith
What is the answer top to the world's problems? Money is not a solution or taking away guns. And for gangs it isn't more recreation as some would say. The answer is-A right relationship with God through justification by faith. 1)Peace with God. 2)Access into God's Presence. 3)Hope in the Glory of God.
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The Apostle Paul An Instrument in the will of God
In Human terms Saul did not look like someone God could use. He was persecuting Christians. He was an instrument that God could use. Once he met the risen lord he was never the same again. The same passion that had led him to persecute Christians, led him to lead others to Christ.
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Prayer: What's the point?
Why do we pray? Have you been disappointed by unanswered prayer? Does prayer really make a difference in our lives? Does prayer change circumstances? How should we pray? These are honest questions concerning prayer that we must wrestle with if we are going to grow spiritually. What happens when we pray just might surprise you. There are several reasons Jesus modeled a consistent prayer life for us. In Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus addresses the heart of prayer: sincerity. He gives us a pattern of prayer: The Lords Prayer (vs.9-13). And He reminds us in verses 14-15 that forgiveness is key to prayer. What would your life look like if you began to earnestly seek God in prayer? What would our churches look like? If a law was passed forbidding you to pray would your daily routine look any different? Prayer makes a difference. Through prayer, real prayer, we allow God to change us. We become more like Jesus!
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Disappointment
How do I respond to the disappointment that I face in life? What do I do when I don't see the things happen in my life that I hope for? Ben takes a brief look at how we can respond to disappointment in our lives. We need to learn how to respond to God when we don't understand what is happening in our lives.
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Living In Hope
Since Jesus did come the first time, he certainly will come a second time as he promised, so that he can resume a permanent personal relationship with you—in-person! Since he also claimed that he and the Father are one, his word is infallible and therefore reliable. The key is not when or how, but that he will return. Live each day looking up since he will return in the clouds just like he ascended to heaven in the clouds. Hold on to life loosely, have a positive attitude, live with confidence and purpose, and rise above the cares of this world.
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Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3-9)
Peter speaks of the living hope given to us through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. When we perceive the events that happen to us through the lens of the resurrection, we find hope in every circumstance. We are living hope through our Living Hope, Jesus Christ.
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Believing God for Your Best - Faith Minus the Frill, Fables, and Fog
Pastor Robert Johnson begins a new series entitled, "Believing God for Your Best." The series focues on how faith is crucial to appropriating God's best for our lives. However, in this focus on faith, it's faith minus the frills, fables, and fog that usually come with sermons about faith.
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A Sure & Certain Hope
As we celebrate Easter, we are faced with important issues about the future. What does it mean that Jesus raised from the dead? What are the implications for us? What is our hope?
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