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  • Tim Bond avatar

    Beating The Spiritual Blahs

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    Everyone faces times of spiritual difficulty and disillusionment. When we do, we need to realize that God is always faithful and will stay with us through even the toughest times.

    A couple of weeks ago my wife Pam and I had the chance to travel with the Jr. High/High School bands to NKU for a band festival. After the morning festival, the entire group went to Kings Island to spend the rest of the day. Now band festivals are okay, but for us, the big draw of the trip was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refreshing My Down Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 20,945 views

    “Refreshing My Down Times” explores how to get a lift from God when you’re feeling down about life. Psalm 42:1-11 gives the practical steps to being refreshed in midst of not-so-happy times.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Down Times” Pastor Jim Botts August 18th, 2002 Introduction How many of you are joggers? How about marathoners? In a marathon there are those stations along the route where the runner can grab a refreshing drink as they make their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Antodote For A Troubled Life

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,077 views

    I must use this period of ministry in addressing those very special saint who are experiencing UNUSUAL TROUBLE and are TROUBLED thereby. I need to address you because You and Your Experience has been Overlooked and given Too Little Attention by the minist

    “Trouble in my way, I have to cry sometimes. So much trouble, I have to cry sometimes. I lay awake at night, but that’s alright; Because I know Jesus will fix it after awhile.” Here we are again. I want to use this ‘Preaching Moment’ to deal with what’s going on underneath our skin. So, WE NEED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wandering In The Spiritual Desert

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,055 views

    I got the bones of this outline from John Maxwell’s "One Hour With God" devotions. What do we do when we are running on empty?

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been to the point in your walk with the Lord that just did not seem to be going anywhere? Did you or do you feel like you are wandering in the desert in circles, thirsting for water? • There are times in our lives when we can feel very empty spiritually, we can find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    A New Attitude For A New Year

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 30,555 views

    A New Year Sermon

    Scripture: Psalms 42 and 43, especially Psalm 42:5: Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. Introduction: You’d like to begin 2004 saying, “This is the year that the Lord has made. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Owens avatar

    Restoring And Renewing The People Of God

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,111 views

    In this day of trials it’s easy to get weighed down, in this message discover how to be restored and renewed by God.

    Restoring and Renewing the people of God Psalms 42 As we’re heading towards the last days there’s a weariness that’s settling in on the Body of Christ. People are growing weary of well doing. Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Intimate Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 14,763 views

    God wants an intimate relationship with us in worship

    Intimate Worship March 17, 2002 Psalm 42:1-2,4 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Chasing After God

    Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Oct 25, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 39,543 views

    Are you ready to stop chasing after God and let Him become your number one priority?

    CHASING AFTER GOD Psalm 42:1-5, 11 A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver's license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him into his study and said to the boy, "I'll make a deal with you. If you bring up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Thy God?

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    We should be encouraged because of the omnipresence of my great and wonderful God

    Pastor Bud Martenn Bethel Memorial Baptist Church PO 673 LaFayette, GA 30728 WHERE IS THY GOD? Psalm 42:10 BEGINNING 1. Do you ever feel alone, abandoned, and forsaken like David did in this psalm? 2. Has the enemy ever struck up a conversation with you when you’re down in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Psalm 42

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 22,389 views

    A psalm of despair with an antidote

    Psalm 42 This morning’s psalm is Psalm 42, which has been called a psalm of despair. But it is more than that. It does also contains the antidote. There is a lot in the psalm, but I would like to look at three aspects of it today: These aspects are: 1. Despair is disabling 2. Despair can lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • George Barton avatar

    The Persistency Of True Faith Joy And Praise

    Contributed by George Barton on May 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Using Habakkuk 1 and 3 and Psalm 42 as texts, the sermon demonstrates that true faith persists in spite of unnumbered problems and apparently unanswered prayers.

    THE PERSISTENCY OF TRUE FAITH, JOY AND PRAISE REVISED 05-02-2006 This morning I want to talk about the persistency and growth of true faith, joy and praise. My sermon has two points: First, true faith, joy and praise persist and grow even when trials and troubles seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Put Your Hope In God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,568 views

    We may find ourselves asking God where He is, but we must remind ourselves that God loves us and God is with us all day long.

    Put Your Hope in God Psalm 42 The writer of this psalm is a Korahite That means a few different things. He was a highly respected Levite who was part of a rich family tradition of music and worship. He was a man of status, deeply embedded in the tradition of Temple worship. It means that his ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember The Taste Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,484 views

    What’s the best way to deal with suffering? In this Psalm gives us a suprising lesson and a powerful insight into God’s healing power.

    OPEN: Years ago, in an old stoddy community, a new doctor came to town. It was said he could cure anything and anybody, and everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Sweeny, the town skeptic. Well, old Mr. Sweeny went to this ’miracle doctor’ to prove that he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Francis avatar

    Desperate For God?

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 36,193 views

    As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

    Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer 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 meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "As The Hart....so"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

    Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist