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  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    Defeating Depression Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 5,644 views

    Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

    TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Mine Honour?

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Dec 1, 2007
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     | 4,892 views

    3 reasons why the Jews in Malachi and people today will not give honor to Christ

    WHERE IS MINE HONOUR? Malachi 1:1-14 Intro: The Book of Malachi has the distinction of being the last of the prophets and the bridge between the two Testaments, looking forward both to John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. To understand this book you must first realize to who it is written. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You Put Away Evil Speech Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
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     | 4,009 views

    Will you put away evil speech? God calls us to do just that. Let’s examine our study today for HIS guidance.

    Some choice thoughts about the Tongue: About Abrasive Speech Many a blunt word has a sharp edge. Keep your words soft and sweet; you never know when you may have to eat them. About Gossip Gossip is like soap -- mostly lye! A gossip is just a fool with a keen sense of rumor. About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - Relevant For All Generations

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Jan 20, 2005
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     | 4,148 views

    In Jesus’ Beatitude on the plain, He appeases his followers with a promise of better things to come despite their current dismal condition.

    JESUS - RELEVANT FOR ALL GENERATIONS This past Sunday we were presented with the Gospel of the Publican and the Pharisee. This was the first of four Sundays that leads us to the doorstep of the Great Lent. This entire week is a fast free week. We are permitted to eat meat on Wednesday and Friday ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Forgiveness Is Conditional: Basics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2020
     | 3,814 views

    Forgiveness is conditional and part of a continuum.

    Forgiveness Basics (Luke 17:3-4) 1. Twenty years ago, Rwanda experienced a horrible genocide as one tribal group attacked and massacred another over tribal rivalry. Here is one story of forgiveness from that horrid era. “He killed my father and three brothers. He did these killings with other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

    Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Avoid Enslaving Yourself To Sexual Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2021
     | 1,316 views

    St Paul shares the reason serious Christians are most careful to avoid sex with anyone other than his spouse, why sexual sin is always serious: it’s a sin against our very selves.

    The overarching theme of today’s sacred scripture is the call of God to the individual, or what we call the “universal call to holiness.” Saint John Paul wrote in 1988: “We come to a full sense of the dignity of the lay faithful if we consider the prime and fundamental vocation that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dads And Discipline

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,355 views

    God is the best Father there ever was or will be! Yet He too disciplines His children whom He loves. What is this discipline all about from our heavenly Father? we can learn how to respond correctly and grow effectively in our love and respect for Him!

    Dads and Discipline Hebrews 12:5-13 5 … you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pentecost And Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2015
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     | 2,637 views

    We can learn much about the reception and exercise of the spiritual gifts from both the Blessed Virgin and the heresies rejected by the Church.

    Pentecost (Whitsunday) 2015 Extraordinary Form One of the pleasures we derive from living in a southern climate–especially this year–is our ability to take the Easter lilies we buy at the grocery store and replant them in our gardens. But, as it happens most year, the lilies we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lies+emotions+bias=mobs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 21, 2015
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     | 4,472 views

    Beware of mobs of hundreds or becoming a mob of one.

    Act 19:32 Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together. Sounds like a great many meetings that I have attended. Some were bored and doodling like me or trying not to be called on or asked questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For A Blessing On Empty

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014
     | 11,783 views

    The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

    Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No One Likes A Bullying God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 21, 2014
     | 5,628 views

    This sermon addresses the question that if God is a God of love and mercy, why does the Bible seem to suggest that God is more like a bully that He is friend.

    Background: • Last week we talked about whether it is possible for God to change His mind. And we learned that God’s heart is set to move to one of two positions depending on man’s reaction….judgment for wickedness; mercy and forgiveness for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption And The Obedience Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 7, 2014
     | 6,445 views

    Jesus obeyed the Father, and Jesus calls us to obey the Father, too!

    Redemption and the Obedience Factor (Isaiah 50:4-11) 1. [A] mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do whatever you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Stinks! Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 20, 2017
     | 6,793 views

    There is much that stinks in this world, but Jesus' birth in a smelly manger reminds us that Jesus can be born in us. A brief sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Christmas stinks! Or, so would say the Grinch who stole Christmas. You remember the Grinch? The slinky, green ogre of a character created by Dr. Seuss whose heart was too small to love and appreciate Christmas. We know the story. All the Who’s down in Whoville make the Grinch cringe with all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Freedom In Our Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 26, 2017
     | 4,981 views

    The Lord intends us to enjoy fellowship together that has the intimacy of a family, the interdependence of a body and an acceptance of one another, despite our differences. Such fellowship may really grow, if we understand crucial Biblical principles.

    FREEDOM IN OUR FELLOWSHIP - PART 3 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION A. ENJOY FELLOWSHIP We have seen that the Lord intends for us to enjoy fellowship together in His church, which has: 1) The intimacy of a family 2) The interdependence of a body 3) An acceptance of one another despite our differences B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God