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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Getting Through Discouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
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    Don’t give up. Look up! • We’re on a winning team. • We’re surrounded by people who love us. • And We’re surrounded by a God who loves us.

    There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up again and says, "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Can I Survive When I Am So Lonely

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 26, 2010
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    When our feelings tell us we are alone, how shall the Christian respond. Reviewing David’s life when he was fleeing from Saul provides insight into a godly response to loneliness.

    “With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. “When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me. Look to the right and see: there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    The Six Saddest Word In The Bible

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008
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    These six words cause me to wonder, are we really concerned about the souls of others? Do we care if the unsaved perish? Do we care that when the lost die lost they are lost forever?

    The Six Saddest Words in the Bible Psalm 142:4 “I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.” The word “soul” appears 458 times in the bible and the word “spirit” appears 505 times. These words are often used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship: An Act Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2008
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    Worship that God wants from us is honest, transparent and real. Can we come to God, can we come to church, when all we feel is sorrow and lament? Or do we have to fake it all the time.

    Sermon for CATM – April 13, 2008 – “Worship: An Act of Desperation - Psalm 142 I overheard someone ask someone else this very simple question recently: “What has been the saddest moment in your life?” I can’t recall the answer given, because as soon as the question was asked, my mind drifted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path Of Life

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 30, 2008
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    We are all on a path of life, and at different times, Satan will try to put up a road block in our lives. With Jesus’ help we can overcome these obstacles in our paths of life.

    The Path of Life Psalm 142 1 Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do We Really Care

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 14, 2001
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    Caring about your church family

    PSALM 142:1-7 "DO WE REALLY CARE?" A) The Psalmist had come to the point that he wondered if anyone really cared about him! * David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life! * If you were living in the days of King David, would you have been one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Breeden avatar

    In A Lonely Dark Cave

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 3, 2006
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    When all alone and in need of help. Life maybe be dark and lonely like a cave. But God is for us

    In a Lonely Dark Cave Ps 142 INTRO: King’s David’s circumstances & emotions A. David has been promised good things, but hasn’t received them yet 1. Been ordained of God by the Prophet Samuel He is to be King of all Israel a. to have power, influence. Wealth, life of comfort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    How To Be Victorious In Trouble

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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    C. H. Spurgeon says, "The gloom of the cave is over the psalm, and yet, as if standing at the mouth of the cave itself, the prophet poet David sees a bright light a little beyond." If you are in trouble, in the cave – In the darkness of trial – remember t

    Intro: Each one of us sooner or later (if not presently) experiences trouble. Here in this 142nd psalm we find David in great trouble. The whole Psalm teaches us how to be victorious in trouble – not how to escape trouble – but rather how to glorify God in the midst of trouble. I. WHAT WE ARE ...read more

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    Loneliness, Frankenstein's Monster & Psalm 142 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Sep 10, 2015
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    How does the Bible speak into our seasons of intense loneliness? Does becoming a Christian simply make it all go away? Let's explore Psalm 142 for the answer.

    Reading: A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. 1 I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift up my voice to the LORD for mercy. 2 I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Cry Of Complaint From A Caveman”

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    “A Cry of Complaint From A Caveman”

    - Psalm 142 - “PROCEDURES FOR PROPER PRAYING” “A Cry of Complaint From A Caveman” I. Our Directions In Prayer - 142:1-3 A. Our Appeal - 142:1 Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave. I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Answered Prayer From A Cave

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 7, 2016
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    David's emotional outpouring as he hides in a cave, with Saul closing in... is heard and answered by God.

    Psalm 142 The first thing we see in this Psalm is the descriptive label placed over it in English translations. When written in the Hebrew, these descriptions would actually have been part of the Psalm and so should be carefully considered when studying these Psalms out. We are told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cry From The Cave

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012
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    We have all been in "the cave" the dark times that try mens souls. This sermon is for people who need to cry out to God from the cave.

    The Cry From The Cave Psalm 142:1-7 The book of Psalms it a book that deals with practically every human emotion. Today I want us to look at David’s cry from the cave. BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS OF FEELING FORSAKEN BY GOD AND MAN MAKES LIFE IN THE CAVE INTOLERABLE We know God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Have You Been To Your Cave? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015
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    There needs to be a place where we meet with God and look deep within ourselves. For David, it appears to be a cave.

    Have You Been to Your Cave? Psalm 37, 142, 57 and I Samuel , 21 and 22 "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! 8 Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Going Through A Rough Patch Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
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     | 8,641 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". How do you handle difficult times?

    Series: The Songs Of A King [#3] GOING THROUGH A ROUGH PATCH Psalm 142:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever just had a really bad year? You know, the year that everything breaks down and nothing seems to go right? We all have had rough patches and David is no exception. The year 1060 A.D. was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    When You Are In The Cave

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 8,821 views

    Lessons from God are often better taught in a dark cave.

    Have you felt like you were in a cave driven there by despair, sin, your physical or spiritual enemies? It's dark and dank and you wonder if God sees your predicament and cares. You are afraid to even look out the entrance lest your enemies find you and torment you. David had a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist