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  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Finding Answers In The Book

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 31, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    It ministers courage to the discouraged, hope to the despairing, guidance to the bewildered, forgiveness to the penitent, consolation to the sorrowing, rest to the weary, and peace to the inwardly distraught.

    Finding Answers in the Book Text, Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of thy words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Introduction: A little girl busy at her arithmetic lesson had one ear open to the conversation of her parents about some of their problems. Finally, she said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 67,731 views

    Christains all pass through valleys of despair and depression. Here are three truths that will aid the believer while he/she is in the valley.

    THE VALLEY OF BACA (Weeping) Psalms 84:1-8 Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? If things were always on an even keel, or better yet, high up on the mountain slopes. While Brenda and I were in Montana, we used to drive up Beartooth Pass to a height ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Can Set You Free

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    This sermon examinces how the jailer was brought to despair and back through the earthquake and testimony of Paul. It is Epiphany Sunday celebrating Jesus’ baptism.

    January 12, 2006 Acts 16:25-34 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What makes you cry? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of The Ashes

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    Don’t give into despair. You never know what great things God can do even with the worst of situations.

    Out of the Ashes Ruth 1:6-7, 19-21 Are you feeling like life can’t get any worse than what it is right now? Is it a struggle to remain faithful to God? Are you just hanging on by a thread and afraid that it’s going to break at any moment? Read the book of Ruth. Today I will give you the short ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Of The Greatest Emotions In Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 160 ratings
     | 16,744 views

    We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most?

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. We have many emotions. These include fear, anger, excitement, loneliness, despair, and satisfaction. What emotions motivate you the most ____________________________? 2. The three greatest emotions. Today’s lesson surrounds three of the greatest emotions: WHAT EMOTIONS What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Morning Comes

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 26, 2012
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     | 11,393 views

    We can follow Simon Peter, the man who denied the Lord, through the darkness of despair into the dawning of a new day of hope.

    When The Morning Comes John 21:3-4 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narcissus Who Gave Us Easter Sunday Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 26, 2019
     | 1,516 views

    Those who do not know the Resurrected Christ either have to attain some kind of Buddhist impassivity or despair of any relief.

    Tuesday of the 30th Week in Course 2019 Saint Narcissus Today St. Paul contrasts our life in this world with our hope to live eternally in the arms of the Blessed Trinity. His reflections are particularly apt for Catholics today. Because of the evil done by a small minority of priests and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Comfort Of Titus - (Series: Lessons On 2 Corinthians) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 28, 2018
     | 4,682 views

    Paul said, “We despaired even of life.” It is evident that the record in Acts does not give all the dangers that threatened Paul in Ephesus.

    August 14, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.C.2.a: Comfort of Titus. (7:5-7) 2nd Corinthians 7:5-7 (NKJV) 5 For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Mercy Today PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,215 views

    This sermon explores God's mercy in times of despair, its depth and renewing nature, and how it propels us forward in faith and hope.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and hope. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are high, and we are ready to receive from the bountiful banquet of God's word. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Moving From Strength To Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 989 views

    This sermon explores how God provides strength and sustenance in times of despair, guiding us through life's journey towards success.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we are knit together by our love for the Lord and His Word. We are here to share in the richness of His teachings, to draw strength from His promises, and to find comfort in His eternal love. We are not merely spectators but active ...read more

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    Las Bebidas Alcolicas Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brogdon on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    Enseñanza bíblica acerca del vino y las bebidas alcolicas. Enfatiza la abstenencia total.

    ¿QUE DICE DIOS ACERCA DE LAS BEBIDAS ALCOHÓLICAS? 2 TIM. 3:16 16 Toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios, y útil para enseñar, para redargüir, para corregir, para instruir en justicia, 17 a fin de que el hombre de Dios sea perfecto, enteramente preparado para toda buena obra. INTRODUCCION: Hay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christmas Means...

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,812 views

    In this message we will look at 6 things that Christmas means that are totally independent of food, family, gifts and snow.

    What Christmas Means… [show a clip from Jingle All The Way – in the beginning of the movie where Arnie goes to the store and meets Sinbad… start clip when it shows sky line and it when Arnie goes outside of store…] I don’t know about you, BUT like the character that Arnie is playing in the clip ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thrill Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,407 views

    There is a true joy in being a follower of Jesus only if we are totally dedicated to Him in all aspects of life

    “The Thrill of Discipleship” Introduction: Brother Dan Shafer sings a song that says, “When you walk with the Lord you won’t get bored”. I think Brother Dan is right. In the world today there are many misconceptions about Christianity and what it means to be a Christian. Most Americans claim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Failure To Future Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 8, 2013
     | 6,945 views

    God uses failure in our lives to teach us we are totally dependent on Him for our future

    FAILURE TO FUTURE – when life falls apart, runs to Jesus! God uses failure in our lives to teach us we are totally dependent on Him for our future Luke 22:24-46 The Disciples Argue About Greatness (people want attention) Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial Take No Baggage for the Road (good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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