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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Nothing New Under The Sun?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2014
     | 7,661 views

    Life apart from God is a death of fathomless despair. Life in Christ is an inextinguishable hope.

    Nothing New Under the Sun? Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 The “Preacher” has just examined the course of “nature” and has come up with a pessimistic conclusion that everything is useless or meaningless. We as Christians who can see above the horizon of the sun to God who has made ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Crying To Crying Out

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 23, 2014
     | 10,015 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

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    A Sermon For Losers

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Aug 8, 2015
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     | 6,265 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God Is Our Rescuer Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 8,561 views

    We often fall into depression and despair, but God promises He will rescue and redeem us.

    Psalm 77 July 21, 2013 The other day I was watching the movie, “The Magnificent Seven.” It’s a great old western. As the movie ended, a thought occurred to me as the final two gunslingers turned to go home . . . how did they know which way was home? I mean, they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,651 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

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Out Of The Depths

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,078 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

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    Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010
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     | 10,383 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

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    The Emmaus Road

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,174 views

    traveling from despair to hope

    THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever been to Emmaus? Lana and I have been there a few times. And I believe that most of you have been there to. If you haven’t been there yet, pack your bags there’s a road trip just ahead. Where is Emmaus? It’s the place where dreams go to die. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Life's Battles Through Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,484 views

    The intensity of God's power within us often attracts greater challenges. The higher the anointing, the fiercer the conflict. The brighter our destiny, the more severe our adversaries. However, through persistent prayer, we can overcome these afflictions.

    The Bible clearly states that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8). One of these works is affliction. In this eye-opening message, we will explore the power of God to turn around our situations, deliver us from affliction, and empower us to overcome our enemies. Affliction may ...read more

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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    A Timeless Reminder: The Power Of Love To Overcome Fear Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 4, 2024
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     | 1,046 views

    A Timeless Reminder: the Power of Love to Overcome Fear

    A Timeless Reminder: the Power of Love to Overcome Fear Scripture: Mark 1:40-45 Reflection In today’s world, the story of the leper encountering Jesus holds profound implications for how we perceive and treat those who are marginalized, ostracized, or afflicted by society’s judgments. Imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeffery Russell avatar

    "it Is What It Is!"

    Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Aug 3, 2023
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     | 8,466 views

    It is what it is?" It's usually a string to throw out there to explain how to accept the unacceptable. Isn't life supposed to be better than this?

    "It is What it Is!" Jeremiah 31: 1-6 The other day I prayed and asked the Lord what He wanted me to preach on tonight and by the end of the day He made it abundantly clear. I went to cut a limb using my chainsaw. The chain got stuck and in my attempt to free it, I broke the chain! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    Peace That Passes Understanding: Trusting God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 20, 2025
     | 288 views

    "Peace that passes understanding isn’t the absence of questions—it’s the quiet trust that God’s timing is never late, even when our hearts are in a hurry."

    Introduction: "Peace that passes understanding isn’t the absence of questions—it’s the quiet trust that God’s timing is never late, even when our hearts are in a hurry." Years ago, a farmer planted his fields just like he always did. But that year, the rains came late. Day after day, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 14-" The Fair Is In October " Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 5, 2018
     | 4,186 views

    part 14 0rf our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 14 “The fair is in October and we don’t have tickets” 1 Peter 3:13-17 Today we are going to continue our study of 1 Peter titled wayfaring strangers Last week we looked at Peter’s checklist of spiritual maturity As he prepared us for the suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Authority That Overcomes - Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-02) Authority that Overcomes Matthew 28:18-19 We are standing in the face of the greatest confrontation mankind has ever known. I am further persuaded, that other than Calvary, we have entered the most intense concentration of that battle humanity has ever gone through. I do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Do Not Weep - Jesus Overcomes The Weeping Of This World

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Sep 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,547 views

    Sermon Preview: St. Luke portrays the successive healing stories of the Centurion and now the Widow to demonstrate His authority over the suffering and the Weeping of this world. In our sermon time today we will better understand how to overcome our we

    “DO NOT WEEP” “finding hope in our suffering” Luke 7:11-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Yesterday I went to the hospital to bless Mark and Tara’s new baby girl. While I was there walking around in the halls I heard several babies crying. God spoke to me in that moment and I realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox