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    Great Are Thy Mercies, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

    BIG IDEA: CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS I. (:153-156) THREE PLEAS FOR DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING A. (:153) Rescue Me 1. Appeals to the Lord’s Compassion "Look upon my affliction and rescue me" Look with the idea of seeing my need and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord Is On Our Side Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,170 views

    BECAUSE THE LORD IS ON OUR SIDE, WE ESCAPE BEING DEVOURED BY OUR ENEMIES

    BIG IDEA: BECAUSE THE LORD IS ON OUR SIDE, WE ESCAPE BEING DEVOURED BY OUR ENEMIES I. (:1-2) THE LORD MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN ANY BATTLE As powerful as David was, he had a large number of close calls where it was clear that only the protection of the Lord had enabled him to escape with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

    BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord Majors In Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    BECAUSE THE LORD MAJORS IN FORGIVENESS WE CAN CONFIDENTLY WAIT FOR HIS ABUNDANT REDEMPTION

    BIG IDEA: BECAUSE THE LORD MAJORS IN FORGIVENESS WE CAN CONFIDENTLY WAIT FOR HIS ABUNDANT REDEMPTION INTRODUCTION: Many Aspects of Redemption: positional redemption – we already have obtained this blessing completion of our redemption – applies to even our bodies Also Many Applications of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Lovingkindness Is Everlasting Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD; FOR HIS LOVINGKINDNES IS EVERLASTING

    BIG IDEA: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD, FOR HE IS GOOD; FOR HIS LOVINGKINDNES IS EVERLASTING (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: 3-fold statement of the theme: praise to the triune God absolute sovereignty of God as: - “God of gods” - “Lord of lords” I. (:4-9) GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS DEMONSTRATED IN CREATION A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Bitter Pill To Swallow Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    CAPTIVITY SILENCES THE SONGS OF JOY AS WE WEEP OVER OUR LOST GLORY

    BIG IDEA: CAPTIVITY SILENCES THE SONGS OF JOY AS WE WEEP OVER OUR LOST GLORY INTRODUCTION: cf. son Steve hates to swallow pills I. (:1-3) CAPTIVITY IS A BITTER PILL TO SWALLOW A. Because of Memories of Lost Glory “By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Universal Praise Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    LET ALL HEAVEN AND EARTH PRAISE THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: LET ALL HEAVEN AND EARTH PRAISE THE LORD (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-6) LET ALL HEAVEN PRAISE THE LORD “Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights!’ A. (:1b-4) Who? 1. “Angels” / “hosts” 2. “Sun and moon” / “stars of light” 3. “Highest heavens” / ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    New Songs Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

    BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does Sound Doctrine Look Like When It Is All Dressed And On Display? Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    THE CONDUCT OF EVERY SEGMENT OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT AND ENHANCE (ADORN) THE MESSAGE OF SOUND DOCTRINE RATHER THAN DETRACT

    BIG IDEA: THE CONDUCT OF EVERY SEGMENT OF THE CHURCH MUST REFLECT AND ENHANCE (ADORN) THE MESSAGE OF SOUND DOCTRINE RATHER THAN DETRACT (:1) INTRODUCTION A. Responsibility of the Spiritual Leaders to Instruct in Appropriate Conduct "But as for you, speak the things" B. Key: Only Certain Conduct ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Hears Us At Our Breaking Point Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 15,506 views

    GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT

    BIG IDEA: GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT I. (:1-3) WE STRUGGLE WITH HOW GOD CAN WAIT SO LONG TO DELIVER US A. The Nature of the suffering -- Discipline but not Wrath "O Lord, do not rebuke me in Thine anger, Nor chasten me in Thy wrath" B. The Intensity of the suffering -- I can’t take much ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,365 views

    THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confession Is The Best Medicine Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING

    BIG IDEA: CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING INTRODUCTION: one of the 7 penitential psalms (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) I. (:1-2) FORGIVEN SINS = THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING (THE FIRM FOUNDATION) A. Even the worst sinner has the potential to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope In God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL

    BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit) I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR GOD?" Cut off from the worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is No Sleeping Giant Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION

    TITLE: GOD IS NO SLEEPING GIANT (He’s a Giant but He’s not Sleeping!) BIG IDEA: GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION (:1) INTRODUCTION -- CALL FOR ACTION "Do not remain quiet " "Do not be silent " "Do not be still" I. (:2-8) GOD’S ENEMIES CONSPIRE TO DESTROY ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible