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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Underneath

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007
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     | 17,158 views

    God’s greatness supports us no matter what pressure point we find ourselves in.

    UNDERNEATH TEXT: Deuteronomy 33:27 Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. l. INTRODUCTION – THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY & MOSES -If you read carefully, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    S.o.s. For Singles Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    Discussion of the pressures and blessings of being single. Emphasis on what causes singles to send of signals of desperation or contentment

    S.O.S. FOR SINGLES Desperate Households—Part 2 Let’s face it, our society puts enormous pressure on single adults to get married. Let’s take, for an example, the typical American female. By the time she is a toddler she has already been dragged to a wedding, and after the wedding, well-meaning ...read more

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    How To Handle Life

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
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     | 5,253 views

    How do we handle these pressures in a way that we find success and that we please God in the process?

    How To Handle Life Mark 6:14-29 INTRODUCTION Lloyd J. Ogilve, in his book "Life Without Limits," tells the story of a pastor who in the space of one week heard the following comments from various people: A woman said; "I'm under tremendous pressure from my son these days. I can't seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Philippians And Stress 4: Performance-Driven Stress Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,435 views

    Performance-driven stress is overcome by a clearer focus on Christ. Not pressure to perform, but passion to take hold of the prize.

    PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: PERFORMANCE-BASED STRESS—Philippians 3:1-21 As we read Philippians, we have been focusing on how to handle stress. One of the biggest sources of stress is pressure to perform. It starts with children: “Be a good boy.” “Be a nice girl.” “Make Dad proud.” “Don’t make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Are Crushed

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020
     | 2,808 views

    The amount of pressure we are facing is intense. Where can we turn? What do we do?

    We are crushed! - From the moment I saw the report of locusts swarming Through Asia, into Africa, & even parts of China, & now is being tracked by ten swarms each containing 80 million locusts in it. - The thought came to my mind, this is a pestilence on a scale from right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Suffers Violence PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,906 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere under life's pressures, persist in prayer, and continually progress in their pursuit of God.

    Welcome, beloved, to this blessed gathering where we seek to drink from the well of God's Word, to bask in the light of His wisdom, and to strengthen our faith. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to be encouraged, to be challenged, to be transformed. And today, we ...read more

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    Live The Alternative - Part 1

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,513 views

    An exhortation to live a truly alternative lifestyle.

    Live The Alternative! Part 1 Galatians 5:16-25 In previous years, Americans have seen the flappers, zoot suiters, beatniks, hippies, punkers, and gangs. Now we have the Goths. Each generation has its group of people seeking an identity that is away from the mainstream. They scoff at society’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have No Illusions

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

    Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deception Of Our Perception

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,375 views

    Sermon about denying our perception of sin and worldliness and start percieving things as God would percieve them

    II Tim 3: 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For Richer Or Poorer

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    So often we get caught up in the world’s definition of success. James calls us to look beyond the limitations of temporal wealth to the eternal blessings of spiritual prosperity!

    FOR RICHER OR POORER James 1:9-11 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 INTRODUCTION 1. Those of us who are married took vows before God and witnesses to take on certain responsibilities in our new homes. 2. Most of our vows included loving our spouse, “For richer or poorer.” 3. This indicates our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Did God Punish Sodom And Gomorrah?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 1, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,868 views

    “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” -Ruth Graham

    The following is from a letter by Billy Graham posted on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website: “Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let’s Make A Deal

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

    INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Advice For A New Year

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,759 views

    We can use the opportunity of a new year to change through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Good Advice for a New Year January 1, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can use the opportunity of a new year to change through the power of the Holy Spirit. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:6-8 Supplemental Passage: As obedient children, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,359 views

    If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

    In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free