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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Panting Deer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2017
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     | 10,368 views

    Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

    THE PANTING DEER. Psalm 42:1-11; Psalm 43:1-5. There is such a thing as speaking truth into raw emotion. Imagine a situation where you are one of the worship team in the Temple at Jerusalem, and you are taken hostage to Samaria (cf. 2 Kings 14:14). On the way your heart identifies with a deer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Passion: A Hunger And Thirst For God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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    What determines our relationship with Him is whether we become bitter or crave for Him more than ever knowing our entire life dependence is on Christ our Lord and King. This craving is just the advent of revival of our lives.

    Opening illustration: A shepherd, who had spent many years with flocks on the hills of Scotland, asked me if I had ever seen a sheep eat while lying down. When I confessed that I had not, he told me that no one had ever seen a sheep eat in that position. “If a sheep is lying down,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rekindle Your Passion

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,359 views

    LET GOD LIGHT A FIRE IN YOU

    REKINDLE YOUR PASSION (PSALMS 42:1-2 ) INTRO: SKIT: SATAN GOT YOUR JOY AND PASSION (1.) Two-person skit: the chained, the Devil (2.) Devil; Wraps chains around the chained (3.) Devil” I’ve got it I’ve stolen his JOY” (4.) Chained “ whoooa is me I’m miserable “ (5.) Devil “I’ve got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Up Look For The Downcast

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 26, 2019
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    This is a Psalm of comfort and consolation. It was written either during David's exile from Jerusalem, or during Israel's captivity in Babylon.

    UP LOOK FOR THE DOWNCAST Scripture: Psalms 42 &43 I. INTRODUCTION This is a Psalm of comfort and consolation. It was written either during David's exile from Jerusalem, or during Israel's captivity in Babylon. Matthew Henry: Sometimes God teaches us effectually to know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 42 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2020
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    We are going to examine this psalm as if it was written by godly King Hezekiah. After David, he was the greatest king ever to sit upon the throne of Judea. He did more to bring the nation back to God than any other king.

    April 12, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 42 A psalm of David. Psalm 42 (KJV) 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? 3 My tears have been my meat day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Thirsty For?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 20, 2020
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    A sermon of comfort in the midst of a coming epidemic.

    3.22.20 Psalm 42:1-5 As a doe pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and appear before God? My tears have been food for me day and night, while people are saying to me all day, “Where is your God?” I am overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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     | 4,680 views

    Listen to the voice of God

    Jesus is calling (Psalms 42:1-7) Intro Isa 65:12 I will destine you for the sword, and you will all bend down for the slaughter; for I called but you did not answer, I spoke but you did not listen. You did evil in my sight and chose what displeases me." Text: Psa 42:1 As the deer pants for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As The Deer Pants

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 1, 2021
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     | 6,372 views

    God was David's sole source of life and encouragement. David had to have a pep-talk with his soul in order to trust in the Lord & not lean on his understanding. He became thankful in spite of his circumstances.

    AS THE DEER PANTS Psalm 42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DON’T YOU LOVE MODERN TECHNOLOGY? 1. Have you ever sent a text to someone and it came out very different – usually because spellcheck rewrites it. 2. Phillis Howard told how her granddaughter’s husband, an Air Force officer, complained about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Put Your Hope In God

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 22, 2021
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    This message moves from lament over the tough times (global pandemic) and moves toward putting our hope in God.

    Psalm 42:1-11 and Psalm 43:1-5 Title: “Put Your Hope in God” Subject: How does Korah deal with the existential loss of God’s presence? Complement: with lament, memory and hope. Exegetical Idea: The apparent absence of God’s presence causes Korah to lament, remember and hope. Idea: “Put your hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cultivating A Deep Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025
     | 1,005 views

    A deep relationship with God is the essence of the Christian walk. It is the foundation for experiencing His presence, knowing His will, and living a life that pleases Him. However, cultivating such a relationship requires intentionality and dedication.

    CULTIVATING A DEEP RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:8 “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 63:1-4 John 15:4-5 Philippians 3:10 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 42:1-2 INTRODUCTION: A deep relationship with God is the essence of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Drink From The Living Water - John 7:37-39 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
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     | 1,650 views

    John 7:37-39 is a powerful call to action, a divine invitation for all who are thirsty. It is not a physical thirst that Jesus speaks of, but a deep spiritual longing—a need only He can satisfy.

    Go! And Drink from the Living Water - John 7:37-39 Introduction: In John 7:37-39, Jesus makes a bold declaration: "On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, 'Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Time To Engage: "Following Hard After God”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 9, 2025
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     | 987 views

    The impulse to follow God originates with God, but it’s our responsibility to follow. We are told throughout the Bible that we’re to seek the Lord. As we purpose to follow hard after God, He upholds and strengthens us as seen in the Psalmist description of a deer in search for water.

    Time To Engage “Following Hard After God” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFndeU2Ewgg Let me get this out of the way, and that is, I’m not saying it’s hard to follow God. In fact, God even said it isn’t. In fact,  He said it was downright easy, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023
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     | 4,188 views

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

    Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Parks avatar

    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022
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    1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

    I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 16, 2023
     | 1,849 views

    What s this hope that Christians have through Jesus? How is it we live in hope, that have a hope for the future, that we have hope to share with the world?

    Hope Read Psalm 42. I’ve had a few things to celebrate this week it was good to come home from Mosgiel on Wednesday morning and catch up with Janaki (daughter) the team here at the Corps after the trip south. We had caught up with Louis (son), Hannah (daughter-in law) and Sophia ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army