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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    How Long, O Lord?

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,111 views

    In our times of despair, we are like David and ask "How long, O Lord, how long!"

    First Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Psalm 13 How Long, O Lord? Have you ever been in a bad situation, everything seemed to be mounting up against you and you wondered how long will this last? Maybe it was an illness, maybe it was a loved one who was dying, maybe a career that was being cut short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name "Jesus"

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    “Truly, no name can banish fear like the name of Jesus: it is the beginning of hope and the end of despair.” Spurgeon

    The Name “Jesus” Matthew 1:21 Purpose: To display Christ’s role as savior. Aim: I want the listener to glory in who Jesus is and worship Him passionately. INTRODUCTION: "There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cain And Abel Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
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    Cain and Abel establish a Biblical cycle that goes back and forth between promise and hope and disobedience and despair.

    ENGAGE It’s one of those things that when it’s right, you don’t even notice it. And yet it is still one of the most important aspects of a joyful, fulfilling life. It’s undoubtedly important in music. When everyone on the worship team plays and sings right along with it, the music sounds great. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 8, 2020
     | 2,385 views

    How do you go from deep despair to the heights of joy? Psalm 22 holds the key.

    “ … when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), they offered [Jesus] wine to drink, mixed with gall; but when He tasted it, He would not drink it. And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among themselves by casting lots; then they sat down there and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Black Friday PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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    Explores Jesus' sacrifice, the despair before His resurrection, and the transformative hope His resurrection offers to believers.

    Good morning, blessed family of God. What a privilege it is to gather together, to be in the house of the Lord, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving Word of God. We find ourselves on the precipice of a profound and transformative message today, a ...read more

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    Tomorrow's Promise In Today's Trouble SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 754 views

    God's voice resonates even in our darkest hours, offering hope and guidance amidst despair and chaos.

    Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It is a message of hope and encouragement. I believe that God is going to speak into your situation and bring about a miraculous turnaround. Just as the sun rises every morning, tomorrow will be a new day filled with blessings and breakthroughs. ...read more

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    3rd Sunday After Epiphany

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,109 views

    Overcoming Evil with Good

    The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Taming The Temptation

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    how to overcome temptation

    Taming the Temptation:By Pastor Ohm Prakash M.TV! No way it won’t affect my mind," the teenager barked back at his mother as he slammed the door to his room and picked up the magazine filled with images and pictures that contain the power to shape his life in a direction far from what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Devil Came To Destroy And Not Give Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    How to overcome temtation

    A Reality Check on our Spiritual quality of life There have been messengers that have deceived many. Take back in 1930 in Germany. Their economy was still suffering from WWI and they needed someone to help them. Communism was a threat as well as unemployment. There came a man name Adolph Hitler. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Whatever Became Of Sin?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,538 views

    A message on overcoming sin.

    WHATEVER BECAME OF SIN? Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRO: I heard about a man who was standing in an airport pointing his finger at different people saying GUILTY! One man responded: “How did he know about me?” If we did that today, people would say: “What have I done wrong? I’m just like everybody else.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handicapped Lives

    Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 12, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    overcoming our weaknesses

    Introduction When we read biography, it sometimes tend to show that there is a perfect human being in the world. Even from the Bible we can easily find people like Job, Abraham, and many others who have walked their lives just faithfully all the time. One day God appealed to Abraham and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stress Free Living

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    overcoming tensions of life

    Intro: a number of years ago Lauri’s father had triple by-pass surgery. He was put on blood thinners, given a special diet and was told to exercise. The last thing the doctor advised was, keep stress free. It was kind of funny that a doctor would advise stress free living when we live in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "What Is Our Golden Calf?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 23,741 views

    A sermon on overcoming idols.

    “What is our Golden Calf?” Exodus 32:1-17 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Spirit Of Division Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,431 views

    Overcoming the Spirit of Division.

    THE DEVIL’S GOTTA DEADLINE! (THE SPIRIT OF DIVISION) INTRODUCTION: STARTED LOOKING AT THE DEVIL’S WRATH. A). “DEVIL HAS A GREAT WRATH AND HIS TIME IS SHORT.” (EXPLOSIVE) B). 2 CORINTHIANS 2:11 – PAUL EXPLAINS THE NEED TO KNOW OUR ENEMY 1). DEVICES – STRATEGY, SCHEMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mastering Materialism Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 6,855 views

    Overcoming the lure of THINGS.

    How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 9) MASTERING MATERIALISM For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Mat 6:19-21) Introduction: People drive to the mall in cars that they cannot afford,to spend money that they don’t have, to buy things that they don’t need, to impress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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