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  • NKWOR SUNDAY SUNNY AZUKA ONYEKACHUKWU avatar

    A Cry For God's Help

    Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Sep 17, 2024
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    There is no doubting the fact that our God is ever ready to help as many as run to Him genuinely for help. Are you troubled? Sick? Distressed? Just cry unto our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and you will surely return with testimonies and Thanksgiving.

    A CRY FOR GOD'S HELP Psalms 142:1-7 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Depths Of Despair

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
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    This message looks at some Bible passages on the cave of despair. How do people tend to act when they find themselves in such a dark place? What do we need to do, in order for God to deliver us into a place of hope and life?

    I want to get us started with our message this morning by sharing an illustration that I’ve used on numerous occasions: Back when I was in college, I used to go cave exploring with a friend as often as possible. Sometimes we went about twice a week. Well, one evening we followed a lead for a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "...no Man Cared For My Soul”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022
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    Most of us love to read the Psalms because we can relate to the many things David, and the other writers, express in this beautiful book.

    For example, in the case of Psalm 142, David pours out his heart to God. Once David was king, he had many good experiences as ruler over God’s people, but for a while before he became king, he had some experiences that could be classified as downright abusive. Many times he had to flee for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    "Everyone Needs A Cave”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
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    Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

    “Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 142 - When You Are Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 131 views

    Realize how discouragement affects you, recognize it's cause, recieve God's encouragement and refocus on areas where you need to change

    PSALM 142 – WHEN YOU ARE DISCOURAGED Years ago, there was an article in USA Today about a guy named John Burns. The article described him as an alcoholic and homeless. He was living in New York City. There was a fire in a building and there were some people trapped inside. John Burns ran into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    There's No One To Dance With Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005
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    Message 3 of 6 on emotions. Loneliness.

    There’s No One to Dance With Psalms 102 102 LORD, listen to my prayer; let my cry for help come to you. 2 Do not hide from me in my time of trouble. Pay attention to me. When I cry for help, answer me quickly. 3 My life is passing away like smoke, and my bones are burned up with fire. 4 My heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    After Christmas Mourning

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005
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    An expostion of David’s time of discourgement in the cave of Adullam from Psalm 142.

    After Christmas Mourning…Psalm 142 Pastor Jeff Williams 12-26-04 After Christmas Mounring…. Yesterday started earlier than I would have liked. Our two wide-eyed dreamers got up before sunrise to see what was under the tree. Maxine and I stumbled out of bed and tried to corral Josh and Austin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Abuse? Then Make God Your R.e.f.u.g.e.

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    When we are being abused, we can be fully assured that God is our protection and our sufficiency when you follow R.E.F.U.G.E

    Abuse? Then make God your R.E.F.U.G.E. 6 Steps In Dealing With An Abuse Psalm 142 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. 1 To the Lord I cry out;to the Lord I plead for mercy. 2 I pour out my lament before him;I tell him about my troubles. 3 Even when my strength leaves me,you watch my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    "Cave Buster”

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 15, 2002
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     | 7,114 views

    prayer - Psalms 142 -

    “Cave Buster” Psalms 142 I started this with a really interesting “opener” but the further that I dug into the scripture the more I realized that the opener would not do this scripture justice. At the risk of disappointing my son who really liked the opening illustration… I instead want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Cry From The Cave

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 83 ratings
     | 15,112 views

    David was hiding in a dark cave from Saul, but his greatest darkness was that of his spirit, and soul

    The Cry From The Caves Psa 142:1-7 The book of Psalms it a book that deals with practically every human emotion. If you’re dealing with an emotional problem, you’ll probably find something in the Psalms that you can identify with. It is an extremely honest book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederick Davison avatar

    Blessed Are The Eyes That See Series

    Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,284 views

    Jesus, Good Samaritan Become Betroubled Traveler: He Who Knew No Sin Became Sin for Us

    “Blessed are the Eyes that See the Things Ye See” Hosea 6.1-6; Galatians 3.15-22; St. Luke 10.23-37; Psalm 142 the Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—U.A.C. for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor September 14, 2003 X X X Grace, Mercy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed Are The Eyes That See Series

    Contributed by Frederick Davison on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    Jesus, Good Samaritan Become Betroubled Traveler: He Who Knew No Sin Became Sin for Us

    “Blessed are the Eyes that See the Things Ye See” Hosea 6.1-6; Galatians 3.15-22; St. Luke 10.23-37; Psalm 142 the Sermon preached at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—U.A.C. for the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor September 14, 2003 X X X Grace, Mercy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When No One Cares Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,802 views

    What are the implications if no one cares about the dillusioned, the desperate, or those who have made poor decisions? What if no one cares for the soul, the essence, of others?

    He had been running so long and so hard. Running from everything. What an irony that he of all people had had to flee for his very life! He had been on the upswing, he had been successful in everything. He had been the fair-haired lad in the eyes of those who counted, and had even married into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Worship: An Act Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2008
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     | 4,310 views

    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

  • James May avatar

    Living With The Bats

    Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    David was in a state of depression while in the Cave of Adullam. He was in there with all the bats, both winged and two-legged. But he found a way out of that cave and so can we.

    LIVING WITH THE BATS Psalms 142:1-7, "<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. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible