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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    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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    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

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    How Much Do We Care For Souls

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 13, 2006
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    It’s a sad commentary when no one cares for men’s souls.

    Souls? Text Psalms 142:4 “I looked on my right hand, and behold, but there was no man that cared for my soul.” Introduction: It’s a sad commentary in Psalms 142. "No man cared for my soul.” It’s an indictment to the church when such conditions arise. We expect the world and its systems ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • 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

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Cry From The Cave

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 9, 2005
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    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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    When No One Cares Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 27, 2008
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    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • David Henderson avatar

    "One Is The Loneliest Number" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
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    One of the primary figures in the OT was a man named David. The Bible tells us that he had it all. He was handsome. he was strong. he was a hero. But he was also very lonely.

    LIFELINES “One is the Loneliest Number” Psalm 142:1-4 One of the primary figures in the OT is David. All of us know who David was. According to the Bible this is a man who basically had it all. The Bible tells us that David was • Handsome. Even Goliath said so and he despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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    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

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    Getting Through The Season Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014
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    What do we need to do when it feels like we are alone and have no where to turn.

    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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church