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  • Matt Smith avatar

    The Lifter Of Our Heads

    Contributed by Matt Smith on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    In the middle of the desperate times, God is, as the Scriptures tell us, the “Lifter of the Heads” of the oppressed.

    Introduction: This year (2006) we Americans have been a nation for 230 years. The holiday we celebrate as Independence Day represents for Americans the end of our ties and bonds with a nation with which we once were identified, and the throwing off of oppressiveness in order to have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    A Powerful Change In Direction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,552 views

    Here is a great story, full of drama, of desperation, of the bringing down of the walls of racism and pride.

    Passage: Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: It’s a gripping story. Has all the elements of great drama. 1. personal desperation, great need 2. controversy, argument, decision 3. it is an intensely personal story, teaching great principles that have powerful application. 4. Jesus is at a ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Comfortable In God’s Presence

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 19, 2011
     | 4,339 views

    God is not moved by our works; He’s moved by a heart desperately in love with Him.

    Introduction I. God’s heart is moved not by our works done in the flesh or attempts to do good. 1. He is moved by a heart that has fallen desperately in love with Him. A. Once we’ve realized our spot (on the mercy seat with Him) we realize there is a deeper relationship possible with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,010 views

    We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

    We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Facing The Storms In Life Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009
     | 7,212 views

    You will face storms in life. In these storms there is a Promised Destination, a Plight of Desperation and a Powerful Demonstration.

    Mark 4:35-41 Facing the Storms in Life On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 4:35-36 And a great windstorm arose, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God’s Messenger And Its Little Scroll Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2023
     | 1,171 views

    This message is a bit of a parenthesis (like Ch 7 was) … a pause to understand that time and events that have happened are that are still to come. God sends a mighty angel to speak to the Earth, and with he carries an incredible message for all.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 34, Revelation Part 11 God’s Messenger and its Little Scroll Revelation 10:1-11 and Revelation 11:1-2 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we saw the 5th and 6th trumpet (1st and 2nd terrors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not By Accident Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,203 views

    This message teaches us through the life of Moses how much God thinks of us and what we are able to accomplish. This is part 2 in a 9 part series.

    MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIEVERANCE NOT BY ACCIDENT Sunday September 15, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:1-10 Intro. A. Can I introduce you to a thought that I think most of us never consider and may even feel is a little irreverent at first glance? I am going to anyway so just say yes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Quest For Tranquility Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,601 views

    The tension between our quest for tranquility and the pressures of responsibility and loving others is an inexact science, but we must do our best to seek the balance, which may be different for each one of us.

    The Quest for Tranquility (Mark 6:45-55) 1. We had a great time in Virginia — suburban Washington DC — at Hannah’s wedding. 2. We love our new son-in-law and got to live next door to Luke and Sarah at hotel. 3. Family came from Chicago, and friends came from Kokomo. It was odd ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,077 views

    Revelation chapter 1 is the most wonderful revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ anywhere in scripture. The whole chapter is His revelation, measure on measure, as the blessed Lord is revealed to us in all His glory and ministry. A beautiful worshipful chapter.

    All scripture from NASB REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 1 OF 6 This chapter we are going to explore is one of the greatest and loveliest in the whole bible. What makes a chapter “great and lovely”? I could ask you this today as you hear these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need Rain

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,171 views

    Just as many of the people today in the Middle East and Central Asia, currently in the grip of one of the worst droughts in recent history, are desperate for rain, so the church needs to see its desperate need for a fresh rainfall from God.

    WE NEED RAIN DEUTERONOMY 28:1-15, 23-24 Introduction: A few years ago much of the United States went through a severe dry spell. It was so dry that it had become an Internet joke. During that drought someone published this request online: “Please pray for rain: "It’s so dry in Tennessee that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,121 views

    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

    Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Commandment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 670 views

    Encourages Christians to respond to Jesus' call to be compassionate workers, spreading His message of salvation to a world in desperate need.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's such a blessing to gather with you today, to stand in this sacred place where we come together as one body, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity, a ...read more

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    Lawbreakers!

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
     | 4,228 views

    We are all lawbreaking sinners in a desperate situation who find grace and mercy through the cross of Jesus.

    Open: OK, So today I want to start off today by asking a few rather personal questions. How many people would be willing to raise their hand in the presence of everyone here today -- in this very public setting admit to the fact that sometime during the course of their life they broke the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matt Stone avatar

    Come, Holy Spirit! Pentecost Sermon

    Contributed by Matt Stone on May 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,237 views

    We so desperately need the Holy Spirit! We need to rediscover these 5 truths from Acts 2.

    Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost (written in the Covid-19 pandemic, May 2020) When you look at your own life, and the life of your church family do you see the work of the Spirit? • Do you see yourself and others rooted in God’s truth; convicted of sin and pride, and living in humble submission to God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed