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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 8 (23rd Psalm): Thou Preparest A Table*

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002
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    When you emerge from the valleys of life, a table of food will be waiting for you that demonstrates to your enemies the provision of God.

    Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 8: Thou Preparest A Table A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE TABLE IS SPREAD. 1. You have just come back from straying. 2. You have just come from a dark valley. 3. You have just escaped death shadows. 4. You get the opposite of punishment grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We There Yet?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003
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    This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

    July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Jackson avatar

    Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023
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    The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

    Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Transcendence In The Valley: Reflections On The Mountaintop Experience In Today's World Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
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    By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the trials and tribulations of life's journey.

    Finding Transcendence in the Valley: Reflections on the Mountaintop Experience in Today's World Scripture: Mark 9: 2-10 Introduction: By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

    Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom From Depression

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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    6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

    Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Happens On The Mountain... Shouldn't Stay On The Mountain

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2012
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    God uses mountain top experiences in our lives and the lives of others to prepare us for living in the real world down in the valley.

    Title: What Happens On the Mountain… Shouldn't Stay On the Mountain Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: God uses mountain top experiences to prepare us for living in the valley. Transfiguration Sunday is a day we reflect on perhaps the ultimate of mountain top experiences in which we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Shepherd And His Sheep (4) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
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    Fear reigns in darkness. The presence of the Shepherd offers comfort and protection as the sheep walks through the valley of life's trouble.

    TEXT: PSALMS 23:4 (NLT) "Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me." Fear in the valley of the shadow of death "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Out Of Dust

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 22, 2017
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    A sermon giving hope using Ezekiel 37 the valley of dry bones. I am particuarily interested in your response to this sermon

    Ezekiel 37 (NIV) The Valley of Dry Bones 37 The hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024
     | 667 views

    What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

    When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Is Well With My Soul Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024
     | 923 views

    Though we often desire to bypass the valleys, the Shepherd knows we must journey through them to reach higher ground. Yet, even in the darkest valleys, God's protection and guidance bring us comfort, allowing us to declare with confidence, "It is well with my soul."

    It Is Well with My Soul! Psalm 23:4 Introduction: Reminded that Psalm 23 is a psalm of relationship = describes our relationship with God with that of a sheep and its shepherd! Ps. 23:4 = halfway point of the Psalm… entered the valley of the shadow of death… learned that valleys are temporary… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Gideon Summons An Army Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 18, 2018
     | 4,009 views

    "The Lord God commissioned Gideon to attempt the deliverance of Israel from their bondage to this foreign army."

    Chapter 21: Gideon Summons an Army Judges 6:33-36 Scripture 33 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel. 34 But the Spirit of the LORD came (Heb. Clothed) upon Gideon, and he blew a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Bones Of Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 27, 2015
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    When everything seems past hope, God can resurrect our promises. Its takes faith, action and obedience. God can even bring a nation back to life.

    THE BONES OF HOPE TEXT: Ezek. 37:1-14 INTRO: One of the more frightening words in the English language is "HOPELESS"! History is replete with the examples of "hopeless" situations, however, in the hands of God those "hopeless" situations are merely opportunities for God to reveal Himself! God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Lord Is My Shepherd, And That's All I Know!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2024
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    In this psalm David outlines 7 stress busting habits that will make us happier and healthier (More of a Bible study- 2 parts; Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: https://blog.pastors.com/articles/7-stress-busting-habits-to-transform-your-year/)

    HoHum: A gallop article on April 15, 2024 says that Americas are getting less sleep than they need. What is the problem? “What might be driving these downward trends in sleep? Research on health and wellness shows a strong connection between stress and sleep quality. According to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,778 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran