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  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    The Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 6, 2022
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    The phrase “dark night of the soul” comes from a poem by St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), a Spanish Carmelite monk. According to the poet, the “dark night of the soul” is synonymous with traveling the “narrow way” that Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:13-14.

    TITLE: THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL TEXT: 2 Cor. 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Haman’s Sinister Scheme Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2021
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    The plot continues to thicken for Mordecai and Esther. Just when it appeared the Jews would enjoy a season of peace and prosperity, Haman devised a plan to destroy the them throughout the kingdom. Regardless of Haman's intentions, God remained sovereign and would preserve His people.

    Haman’s Sinister Scheme Esther 3: 8-15 While Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within Persia may have rejoiced in Esther being crowned as queen, they would soon find themselves dealing with an executive order from Ahasuerus that would strike fear in their hearts. The hatred Haman had for Mordecai had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Back To Life

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 8, 2024
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    The resurrection tells us that life and all we have lived for isn’t without purpose and meaning and that it does not end at the grave.

    Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    A Nine O'clock Appointment Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 20, 2006
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    Here is an incident of "devine appointment.."

    “A Nine O’Clock appointment” BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #5 Acts 3:1-11 Vs. 1 - Here is an incident of “divine appointment” - a “nine o’clock appointment.” Peter and John heard no voice saying, “Go heal the crippled man”. They received no special revelation. They were headed for a prayer meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clifton McKinley avatar

    Weakness, Waiting, & Other Things We Hate To Do

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005
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    Outline about waiting on the Lord and getting our strength renewed.

    Weakness, Waiting, & Others We Hate To Do 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Intro: Let’s face it we hate to wait. We also hate to show weakness. But Scripture is clear, it is the humble who receive grace, and those who wait get strength. Isaiah 40:28-31, “Have you never heard or understood? Don’t you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerome Cade avatar

    There's Rest At The Rock

    Contributed by Jerome Cade on May 24, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
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    When your heart is overwhemled God will lead you to the Rock that’s higher than yourself. Jesus is bidding that you come and receive what He has to offer at the Rock.

    There’s a gospel song that’s being played over the airwaves; it says, "…when my heart is overwhelmed... lead me to the rock, lead me to the rock that’s higher than I." What an awesome song! We are all overwhemled during various stages of our lives and God has a place he wants to lead us to; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Cave Man's Complaint Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    WHEN I AM TRAPPED AND ALL ALONE THE LORD IS STILL MY ESCAPE ROUTE

    BIG IDEA: WHEN I AM TRAPPED AND ALL ALONE THE LORD IS STILL MY ESCAPE ROUTE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt trapped and cornered; no way out; no possible escape? Have you been lonely and isolated? Thinking that no once cares about you and no one is available to help you? I. (:1-4) WHEN I AM ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Reid avatar

    Root Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
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    It’s time to grow deeper in God’s word.

    Root of Righteousness Proverbs 12:3 12/9/05 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:12 - The wicked covet the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. Root - The part of a plant buried in and gaining nourishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    I’ve Learned

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    the learning of being content in any given situation.

    I’ve Learned Philippians 4: 10-13 Muhammad Ali - He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing. Menander - Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Advent 1c--Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 22, 2018
     | 5,128 views

    Advent is a time to renew a theocentric approach in an often-anxious world.

    Advent1C Welcome to this First Sunday of Advent. Today’s Readings from Luke’s Gospel is a little unsettling. In it, Christ seems to be describing the end of the world. Listen to his words: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    Jacob wrestles with God to receive the blessings. He struggled and finally succeded in Life. Never give up until you get.

    Genesis 32:22-32 Success and Struggles in Life Genesis 32:29. I will not let thee go, except thou bless me. When Jacob offered this prayer when he was a wealthy and healthy man. He had the blessings of two legal wives and another two as a bonus, he had eleven children, (v.22). He is a foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Your Visions, Dreams, And Actions

    Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 15, 2019
     | 4,933 views

    What are your visions, your plans, and actions to give purpose to your Christian life?

    Acts 2:1-15 describes the Holy Spirit revealed at Pentecost. When the day of Pentecost came, they (the Disciples) were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Choosing Life For Others

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Faced with the desirability of reaching our destination in Christ, are we willing to tarry a while to help others along the way?

    CHOOSING LIFE FOR OTHERS. Philippians 1:21-26. The Apostle Paul had just referred to his ‘earnest expectation and hope’ that Christ should now be ‘magnified’ in Paul’s body ‘whether by life or by death’ (Philippians 1:20). Suddenly, it seems, Paul found himself in a state of perplexity. “For to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Great Tribulation

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 5, 2018
     | 3,704 views

    When the Lord is preparing to come

    THE NEXT TWO SEALS 1. The great Tribulation Persecution and Captivity. 5th Seal Revelations 6: 9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: 10 And they cried with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Turn Us, Shine Forth, Save Us.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,194 views

    God is unchangeable, but our experience of His Providence may vary from time to time.

    TURN US, SHINE FORTH, SAVE US. Psalm 80:1-7. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control of all things is to make our complaints known to Him. In Psalm 80 the writer bemoans the plight of the divided tribes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational