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[109]. A Message From A Poem – Groaning Takes Its Toll On Me (Psalm 6)

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025

[109]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – GROANING TAKES ITS TOLL ON ME (Psalm 6) This poem is a retelling in poetic form of Psalm 6. We can gather from the Psalm that David was having a dreadful time. This is the beauty of the Psalms, for they cover the whole range of human emotions and failures, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:2-3, Psalm 6:6-8, Psalm 6:9-10

Tags: Weeping, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Despair, Upset  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roughly 1 In 10 Adults Ages 25 To 34 Are Living ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Roughly 1 in 10 adults ages 25 to 34 are living with their parents. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

Marital Advice: 1) Keep Your Eyes Wide Open ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Marital advice: 1) Keep your eyes wide open before marriage and half shut afterwards. 2) Never speak loudly to ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Over 50% Of Carpools End After 1 Year Due To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Over 50% of carpools end after 1 year due to changes in job, work schedules, or residences…or simply not meshing. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today's Church 1-Prayer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today’s Church 1-Prayer 2-Discipleship 3-Leadership 4-Evangelism 5-Doctrine /Worldview 6-Apathy 7-Marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today's Church 1-Prayer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today’s Church 1-Prayer 2-Discipleship 3-Leadership 4-Evangelism 5-Doctrine /Worldview 6-Apathy 7-Marriage ...read more

Tags: Church General

Belly Up To The Bar?" Romans 13: 1-7: Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 18, 2004

“Belly Up to the Bar?” Romans 13: 1-7: Key verse(s): 4a “For he is God’s servant to do you good.” About a decade ago an assembly of Christian leaders came up with this summary of what it means to be a Christian citizen: “It is impossible for a believer to be a good Christian and a bad citizen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Tags: Men's Day

Denomination: Lutheran

Jas 4:1 What Causes Fights And Quarrels Among ...

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

Jas 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? Jas 4:2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Rules For A Happy Life 1.avoid Fried Meats, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Six Rules for a Happy Life 1.Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood. 2.If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 3.Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. 4.Go very light on vices such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ...read more

Tags: Joy

Statistics: Our Kids Every Day: 1,000 Unwed ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2007

Statistics: Our kids Every day: 1,000 unwed teenage girls become mothers - 1,106 teenage girls get abortions - 4,219 teenagers contract sexually transmitted diseases - 500 adolescents begin using drugs - 1,000 adolescents begin drinking alcohol - 135,000 kids bring guns or other weapons to school ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

That Skimming Torpedo!" Jonah 4: 1-11 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Sep 23, 2004

“That Skimming Torpedo!” Jonah 4: 1-11 Key verse(s): 1: “But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry.” Jealousy is different in another way. It is the one anger emotion that can be launched with a smiling face. We tend to put a lot of planning into it before we launch it. There is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Lutheran

Step Into The Image Of Christ!" Hebrews 5:1-9 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 14, 2005

“Step Into The Image of Christ!” Hebrews 5:1-9 Key verse(s): 8-9:“Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him . . .” Why do we love the Constitution so! A document that is nearly 220 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-9

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Lutheran

Alejandra Tenía 1 Añito Cuando Sucedio Esto. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005

Alejandra tenía 1 añito cuando sucedio esto. Estabamos trabajando alrededor de la iglesia limpiando y podando el cesped. Mi hija quería entrar al templo pero cuando me fije que había una gran avispa a la puerta le dije a mi hija que no. Ella lloró y hasta de coraje se tiró al suelo e insistía ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Easter On The Bench!" Matthew 28:1-10 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 27, 2005

“Easter on The Bench!” Matthew 28:1-10 Key verse(s) 5:“The angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.’” Spending Easter Sunday alone is no way to spend Easter! Yet, when you have a bad virus and don’t want to infect anyone else, it may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Lutheran

Broken Hearts Not Broken Glass!" Proverbs 19:1 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 18, 2005

“Broken Hearts Not Broken Glass!” Proverbs 19:1 Key verse(s) 1:“Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.” It’s time to rise up and take a christian stand! Christians are being persecuted worldwide. There is no doubt of this even in the minds of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:1

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Peace

Denomination: Lutheran

The Hound Of Heaven!" Nehemiah 4:1-6 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 21, 2005

“The Hound of Heaven!” Nehemiah 4:1-6 Key verse(s) 6:“So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.” It’s just too hard! The more I worked at it, the farther it seemed to slip away from me. I just couldn’t seem to stem the rapid ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Tags: Leadership General, Endurance

Denomination: Lutheran

A Federal Reserve Survey Released On 1/15/00 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

A Federal Reserve survey released on 1/15/00 reports that U.S. families median net worth jumped from $60,900 in ’95 to $71,600 in ’98, the survey’s latest year. A rise of nearly 18%! 48.8% of families owned stock in ’98, up from 40.4% in ’95. The median net worth of households with incomes of ...read more

Tags: Money

1 In 4 American Kids Is Overweight And 27 Million ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

1 in 4 American kids is overweight and 27 million have high cholesterol says the Centers for Disease Control. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

1 Out Ever 5 Americans Plays A Musical ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

1 out ever 5 Americans plays a musical instrument. (Foster Letter ...read more

84% Of Over 1,000 Students Surveyed Agreed That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

84% of over 1,000 students surveyed agreed that their future success would be determined by whether they have close family relationships. ...read more

Tags: Children