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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Wandering In The Spiritual Desert

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,483 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

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    Eulogy Elizabeth Williams

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,799 views

    This sermon is for an outstanding Christian woman who died from cancer.

    Elizabeth Ann Williams September 15, 1949 –July 12, 2004 July 17th, 2004 When we think of Elizabeth Ann Williams, how can we not think of the goodness of God. For in Elizabeth God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There's No Reason To Dance Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Message 5 of 6 on emotions. Depression.

    There’s No Reason to Dance Psalms 10:1 LORD, why are you so far away? Why do you hide when there is trouble? We all understand what depression is and how it affects us. Some of us are more given to depression than others but we’ve all felt its power in our lives – irrespective as to whether or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Is Thy God?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Never doubt where God is when you’re going through a battle.

    PSALM 42:1-11 “WHERE IS THY GOD?” A) The Psalmist says in v.7 ....... What does that mean? * That means there are times when over and over again there are waves of trouble after another wave of trouble! * There is one wave of discouragement after another wave of discouragement! * There is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "As The Hart....so"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,777 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

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    Hope Thou In God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,943 views

    Sometimes, as a result of heavy and burdensome trials, a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair may set in upon the child of God. This is not uncommon and should not be viewed as such. This sermon shows how to have hope in Christ.

    Hope Thou In God Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 [Living Bible] As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. [2] I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? [3] Day and night I weep for his help, and all the while my enemies taunt me. "Where is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Can I Be Happy?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

    Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Drainers

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,095 views

    things that kill spiritual life

    Intro: years ago in Tallassee Alabama I went with the men of the church to the train tracks to unload a box car of lumber for the new church building. When I got home I was physically drained, I fell into bed that night. We all have known times of physical exhaustion. In the spiritual realm there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Depression

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,967 views

    Depression is one of the most common psychological problems, affecting nearly everyone through either personal experience or through depression in a family member. Each year over 17 million American adults experience a period of clinical depression.

    (Slide #1) Job 30:16-17 16 "And now my heart is broken. Depression haunts my days. 17 My weary nights are filled with pain as though something were relentlessly gnawing at my bones. NLT (Slide #2) Job 30:25-28 26 So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Beating The Spiritual Blahs

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,655 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
     | 19,008 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
     | 8,784 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

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Longing For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 31,415 views

    I want us to take a look at Psalm 42 in order to better understand the kind of depression that can hit us in the spiritual solar plexus.

    Longing for the Lord Last week we focused our attention on Psalm 32, and established the fact that our unconfessed sins can cause us physical problems. When we don’t confess we can experience distress. What we’ll learn this morning is that pain is not always a direct result of sin. Last Monday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,177 views

    A short talk given at our annual Memorial Service where we invite family members to come and give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died recently.

    Throughout my life I have been encouraged by the faith and by the actions of some very unlikely people. During the summer I spent some time talking to people with a variety of disabilities and impairments and I have to say I found myself both inspired and uplifted. Watching the Paralympics was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Water For Drowning, Water For Thirst

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2010
     | 6,320 views

    After Christmas it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the return to reality, responsibility, and even depressing weather. The psalmist also felt overwhelmed until he remembered what God had done in and for him and that God was still present, even when unfe

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 6, 1985 Well, Christmas is over, isn't it? Christmas is over and done with, except for a few remaining lights and poinsettias … over, done with, finished. It was great while it lasted, but Christmas is over. How do you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist