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What Are The Seven Things The Lord Finds Detestable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2025

What are the things that the Lord finds repulsive and why does God feel that way towards them?

The question asks what seven things does the Lord find detestable? In the King James Version of the Bible, it says “are an abomination unto him.” An abomination is something that causes disgust or hatred, and detestable is something that is deserving of intense dislike. It might be hard for people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Suffering Servant: Finding Hope In Isaiah 53 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024

Today we embark on a journey into the heart of Isaiah 53, a prophetic passage that unveils the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Suffering Servant: Finding Hope in Isaiah 53 Introduction: Today we embark on a journey into the heart of Isaiah 53, a prophetic passage that unveils the redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ. In these verses, we encounter the suffering servant who bore our griefs and carried our sorrows. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-4, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stressed? Finding Encouragement In The Storm. Acts 27

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 24, 2024

A message of encouragement during the trying times we are living in.

Good morning, everyone! Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 22 - Find Your Strength In God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2025

Through all the trial and hardships that came to David, he persevered because he found strength in the Lord and walked in His ways. If we too can recall God’s faithfulness and pray fervently, there will be nothing we need fear, because the Lord will stand by us to deliver us from all our troubles.

We read in Psalm 84:5, “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You; Your ways are in their hearts.” (LITV) We are blessed when God is our strength If one were to ask the question, ‘Who is a blessed person or one who is blessed by God?’ the answer can be found in the above mentioned verse. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5, Habakkuk 3:19, Esther 4:14, Psalm 84:5-6, Psalm 34:1, 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 1 Samuel 30:6, Psalm 31:15, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2024

The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Little David serves as Israel's champion and defeats Goliath with the help of the Lord. But there is even a bigger Goliath that we face who taunts us every day. So we need a better champion. This is Jesus Christ. For Proper 7 After Pentecost, year B

Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath 1 Samuel 17:32–39 NKJV Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, 1 Samuel 17:4-9, 1 Samuel 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding The Gift Of God’s Favor (Mary) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 28, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023

Finding the Gift of God’s Favor (Mary) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – Dec. 24, 2023 Intro Tonight... we join millions and millions of lives around this planet... engaging the birth of Christ. [1] It is my favorite gathering of the year... because it still fills me with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:19, Luke 1:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"finding Our Way Home"

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. As a result, God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

"Finding Our Way Home" Luke 15:11-20 While living in Kentucky a good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope When Things Seem Hopeless

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 19, 2020

What do you do when your situation is so desperate and seems completely hopeless?

FINDING HOPE WHEN THINGS SEEM HOPELESS 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-30 A. OVERWHELMED BY HOPELESS SITUATIONS. 2 Chron 20:1-3a 1 Now it came about after this that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and reported ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30, Isaiah 55:6, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 9 - Finding Happiness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2020

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Question: How do you know when you're happy? Do we even know what it means to be happy? Psalm 1 makes it all clear.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2893594 Finding Happiness Intro: • If you’re happy and you know it… song. o But do we really know when we’re happy? • Happiness is a universal human desire. We’ll do just about anything to feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Our Story In God’s Story

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2021

The following sermon is going to refer to many biblical stories to help you locate your identity in the Biblical narrative of God’s word so that we might draw nearer, become more like, and yearn to personify Christ’s holiness!

Finding the Our Story in God’s Story Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Who doesn’t like a really good story? If done well they masterfully invite us to “live” the life of others and often provoke a rainbow of intense feelings such as happiness, joy, exhilaration, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017

There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ezra: Finding Help From The Hand Of God

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 14, 2017

All events around Ezra are not favorable. He is an exile in a pagan nation. But if there is one factor that works in his advantage, it is the hand of God. Let us examine how the very meaning of his name will works wonders for him. Ezra means help from God

EZRA: FINDING HELP FROM THE HAND OF GOD Ezra 7:6-10 NASB In every aspect, all events around Ezra are not favorable. He is an exile in a pagan nation. But if there is one factor that works in his advantage, it is the hand of God. Let us examine how the very meaning of his name will works wonders ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Christmas (I Pray You Find These Things) Series

Contributed by Todd Marler on Dec 19, 2018

Do you remember how long it would take for Christmas to come, as a child? It took forever and We could hardly wait. As an adult, it is just the opposite, as Christmas seems to get here faster than ever.

This Christmas (I pray you find this three things) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Pain Into Purpose And Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 18, 2025

Trust God in suffering, find strength in weakness. Use experiences to help others by Seeking God's guidance.

Discover how biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, David, Paul, and Job turned their struggles into triumphs. Have you ever felt like your pain is overwhelming, and you don't know how to move forward? You're not alone. Many people in the Bible faced incredible challenges, yet they found a ...read more

When Love Leads: Finding Balance In The Chaos Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025

This is the 6th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It reflects on the pursuit of balance through Jesus’ call to love God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. True change comes slowly—through love that shapes us from the inside out.

Spiritual Talk - Session 6 This is the 6th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes that occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational