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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010
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     | 10,200 views

    Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

    Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    From Crying To Crying Out

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014
     | 9,737 views

    Things change when we turn from crying about our circumstances to crying out to God about them.

    Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord will wait, that He may be gracious to you; And therefore He will be exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For the Lord is a God of justice; Blessed are all those who wait for Him. For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; You shall weep no more. He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    When You Are In The Cave

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 8,333 views

    Lessons from God are often better taught in a dark cave.

    Have you felt like you were in a cave driven there by despair, sin, your physical or spiritual enemies? It's dark and dank and you wonder if God sees your predicament and cares. You are afraid to even look out the entrance lest your enemies find you and torment you. David had a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    A Sermon For Losers

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Aug 8, 2015
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     | 6,092 views

    Are you feeling like a loser? Are you feeling in over your head? Maybe God has something to say to you in Psalm 130

    Reading of the Word: Psalm 130 130 From the depths of my despair I call to you, LORD. 2 Hear my cry, O Lord; listen to my call for help! 3 If you kept a record of our sins, who could escape being condemned? 4 But you forgive us, so that we should stand in awe of you. 5 I wait eagerly for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Review And Renew

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,576 views

    A New Year's sermon based on the disappointments of the people and promises of God at the rebuilding of the temple upon the return from Babylon.

    1. Sowing An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Out Of The Depths

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018
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     | 6,937 views

    The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

    Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Job's Ressurection

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018
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     | 10,702 views

    Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

    JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
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     | 5,531 views

    Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

    Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 12, 2022
     | 2,324 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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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    The need to love each other amidst the present day of evil and despair.

    Sunday Am 10/15/00 Matthew 6:13 " Deliver us from Evil." With the events of the past week, and the disruptive events in the Middle East; can we say that evil does not exist? We live in a day where men bomb abortion clinics and are applauded as hereos. Where individuals are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Man Caves: Adullam; Escape From Funky Town Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 31,190 views

    Man Caves. David at Adullam. How to leave the cave of sorrow and despair.

    Man Caves: Adullam - Getting out of Funky Town I am wanting to do a series about Man Caves in the bible, it is interesting some of the things that happened in caves. I am not sure I will do the whole series now we will see how the Lord leads. Today I want to talk about the cave Adullam and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: The Gift Of Hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2015
     | 8,528 views

    A sermon about putting your hope in Christ, despite the temptation to despair.

    "The Gift of Hope" Matthew 1:18-21 As an adult, there are a lot of things I like about Christmas. I like the lights on the houses and trees. I like some of the Christmas music played on radio stations and in department stores--though, I must say I do get tired of it. What I like most about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Story- Chapter 27 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,074 views

    Our lives can move from the Saturday despair to the Sunday delight!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we enter into the 27th chapter of The Story, we are going to touch on chapter 26 also because I would like for us to look at three days of Jesus’ life. • Friday, which was the day of the crucifixion, Saturday which was a day in which Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 43 - Psalm From The Sons Of Korah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 17, 2022
     | 1,677 views

    This is a marvellous Psalm that moves through praise, to soul despair, into light and hope.

    MESSAGE - PSALM 43 PSALM FROM THE SONS OF KORAH Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Good morning to you. We are going to look at Psalm 43 today and that follows from the turmoil of Psalm 42 we have been looking at. Here is an opening quote from Olsen, the writer of an excellent volume on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Orvel Barker avatar

    Better To Die In The Land Of Promise, Than To Live In The Land Of Despair

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    Every promise of God is yes and amen to those who believe it and go for it.

    Ex 1:13-16, 3:7, "Better To Die In The Land of Promise, Than to Live In The Land of Despair!" Num 14:3 "Why has the LORD brought us to this land to fall by the sword, that our wives and children should become victims? Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?" 4 So they said to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal